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Lancaster University overall ranking by QS is #122 out of 1401 globally, #19 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024. The University of Southampton, is a global leader in the field of research and higher education in the UK.It’s overall ranking by QS is #81 out of 1401 globally, #13 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024.
| Lancaster University | University of Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 141 QS World University 2025 # 122 QS World University 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 80 QS World University 2025 # 81 QS World University 2024 # 97 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 97 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 105 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -29 PG Programs -97 | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -37 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.0 % | 84.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-87 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-68 SAT-1300 TOEFL-92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 23944.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20708.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12542 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25928 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 36824 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25278 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rank (2020): 201-250. | Graduate employability rankings: #101-110. |
| application requirements | Indian UG aspirants must have 75-87% in best four including Hindi and PE. | All UG applications are accepted through UCAS, |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| General Facts | Lancaster University | University of Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1862 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Located 3 miles from Lancaster, surrounded by countryside. It is located close to lake district national park and Lancashire’s beaches. You can reach the historical city of Lancaster with a short bus ride. | The main campus is located on the South coast of England and has other campuses in Winchester and Malaysia. Highfield Campus is set in beautiful green surroundings and is accessible from the city center. |
| Library | Leisure collection, special collection, ebooks, thousands of journals, over 200 databases, Grey literature, theses & dissertation, audiovisual content, digital content, and research management content, you can find it all at the library. Currently under extension project of a budget of 11million Pounds (2020). | The university library has over 1 million books and 2 million articles and databases. These include both print and electronic resources. |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student groups to join. Cafes, bars, medical facilities, and banks are all available on-campus. On-Campus cinema includes Hollywood, classical, and international films. Over 100 different sports clubs to join. Volunteering for environmental, social enterprising, and businesses is available. On-campus Chaplainacy center for different religions, groups, & services. Sugarhouse is university’s nightclub. | The university campuses offer facilities like gym, sports, swimming, concert hall, art gallery, and more. The student union offers over 90 sports clubs and 216 societies. Students are also offered wide variety of opportunities to volunteer through a volunteering bank. The student union also supports students in finding part-time jobs. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $9317 | #Rooms (Ensuite Room) - $11142 #Rooms (Studio Room) - $14136 |
| Famous Alumni | Alan Milburn (former secretary of State for health), Andy Serkis (Actor), Andrew Miller (Novelist), Robert Fisk (writer), John C. Hull (professor at Rotman School of Management), Alan Campbell (MP UK), W. Brian Arthur (Economist), Hanif Kureishi (British Playwright), Dave Snowden (Welsh Consultant), Ben Crystal (Actor), etc. | John Sopel (BBC journalist), Anna Calvi (singer-songwriter), Andrian Newey (Formula One engineer), Justine Greening (former Minister for Women and Equality), Anjem Choudhary (British activist), Alan Whitehead (MP of UK), Sally Clark (Solicitor), David Kurten (politician), Chris Stark (radion One presenter), etc. |
| City Life | Lancaster is a historical city, offering a coastline and picturesque beaches of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. The countryside has England’s largest national park. It is connected to Manchester and Liverpool through a train ride of 1-2 hours. The city offers great nightlife, clubs, bars, and pubs. It also has excellent film, theatre and music scene, and is a great place to shop. The unemployment rate of the city is around 4.3% (March’20) | Southampton is one of Britain’s top 5 cities for economic growth, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It has a rich student diversity bringing together students from over 135 nations and cultures. The city offers over 50 parks and greens spaces and is a great place to indulge in sailing and water sports. Portswood high street is the best location for a food junkie offering a variety of cafes and restaurants to chose from. |
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