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The University of Southampton ranks 81 in the QS World University Rankings 2024, and it is in the top 20 universities in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2024). The University of Southampton is one of the founding members of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. The university is also proud to be ranked 13th in the UK and 34th in the world for Sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024)
Over 400 courses are available for students at Southampton. It also offers some 400 internship opportunities each year to help students gain practical exposure, as well as opportunities to study abroad. The university employs outstanding lecturers who are often leaders in their specialist field, ensuring that students are aware of the latest research developments.
Being a global university with a broad outlook and student-focused attitude, over 10,000 international students from more than 130 countries study at the university. As per the National Student Survey 2022, 82% of students are satisfied with the teaching on their course.
The university invests in state of the art on-campus facilities, as well as award-winning learning centres and career support services..
Southampton researchers are engaged in impactful research work at different on-campus research institutes. Cutting-edge facilities like the RJ Mitchell Wind Tunnel and the Tony Davies High-Voltage Laboratory show that the University invests in its people and services that benefit them.
International students can access affordable and comfortable accommodation and also benefit from a range of safety and support services. There are over 300 different student clubs and societies available at the University of Southampton, representing a hugely diverse range of interests. This includes 40 different performing arts groups and over 90 sports clubs, with the opportunity for the best students to represent Southampton in inter-university competition.
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The university鈥檚 faculties are:
These faculties are spread out over the following university campuses:
A historic campus which faces out onto Southampton Common Park, this is home to several humanities subjects. Its on-campus library boasts an extensive course collection, including over 4,000 films, many in modern languages.
This campus is home to the university鈥檚 centre for innovation, business, and education in maritime engineering and engineering sciences. Combining the world-class expertise of the University of Southampton and Lloyd鈥檚 Register, the 拢122m Southampton Boldrewood Innovation Campus is the UK鈥檚 largest University-business partnership.
Innovative buildings, lively music venues as well as sports and leisure facilities can be found on the Highfield campus, the oldest and largest campus of the University, located close to Southampton Common. Its Life Sciences building is also located here, providing an integrated research base for life sciences students, staff, scientists and engineers.
The Waterfront Campus is home to The National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS). This centre is one of the world's leading research centres for the study of ocean and earth sciences.
Home to the Winchester School of Art (WSA), its modern facilities include the Creative Services Centre with large-scale printers. This includes a flatbed printer and a Mimaki wallpaper printer.
Medical students at the University of Southampton are based at the University Hospital Southampton. Its up-to-date facilities include a clinical skills area, histology and wet labs in the Centre for Learning Anatomical Sciences, as well as lecture theatres.
Ranked in the world鈥檚 top 110 institutions for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022), the University of Southampton鈥檚 employment rate for graduates is 96 per cent (Latest Graduate Outcomes, published 2022).
The University has launched an online career support platform to support students into employment and help reach their goals. All international students have full access to the Careers & Employability resources which include the UoS Career Hub. MyCareer offers extensive and varied work experience programmes, jobs board, employer events, careers fairs and skills workshops to students.
In addition to this, the university鈥檚 award-winning careers and employability team provides a variety of services. This includes over 400 internships a year, placements, volunteering opportunities, work experience support, and mentoring programmes.
The Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team has also won several accolades including multiple Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) Awards.
The university also helps to develop its doctoral candidates. The University of Southampton鈥檚 Doctoral College trains and develops doctoral researchers across the university. It provides an inspiring and vibrant environment for students鈥� research and equips them with the skills required to join the next generation of research leaders.
拢18,982 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
拢22,979 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
拢5,640 Living costs
拢5,653 To live on campus
There are numerous available to international students. Check the corresponding website for updates and details.
The Southampton International Merit Scholarships awards up to GBP 3,000 to international undergraduate students (non-EU) off the first year of tuition fees and and up to GBP 8,000 on postgraduate taught (master鈥檚) courses.
International undergraduate students can also apply for a subject-based through the university.
Students may also be eligible for specific funding from their country, including through the University鈥檚 international partnerships with external companies.
All scholarships are for new international students for the academic year 2024:
International postgraduate students can also apply for a subject-based scholarship through the University.
All scholarships are for new international students for the academic year 2024:
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in Modern Languages). All applicants must demonstrate a minimum standard of English language proficiency 鈥� for most of the courses, it鈥檚 IELTS score of 6.5 on average (or equivalent), for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Individual course requirements may vary, so check before applying.
In addition to the university鈥檚 own , the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. Students studying below degree level and those applicants who are required to study the University鈥檚 pre-sessional English programme must obtain a UKVI approved SELT such as IELTS. Students who are studying above degree level, such as at bachelor鈥檚 level or higher, and those who are not required to pass the University鈥檚 pre-sessional English programme for entry on their substantive programme may take any of the tests or qualifications listed below.
Applicants not required to study the University's pre-sessional English programmes can take any of the tests or qualifications listed below.
The University of Southampton accepts the following English Language Tests:
UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a test centre:
Online English Language Tests:
All scores will be verified with the test provider before they are accepted.
The University of Southampton provides to its students.
A founding member of the Russell Group, 92 percent of the university鈥檚 research is classed as world leading or internationally excellent, placing Southampton in the top 10 percent of UK institutions.
Its Russell Group membership is recognised worldwide by academics and employers. This attracts top people to work at the university on innovative projects and share their expert knowledge. Students are taught and supervised by world-renowned academics who are leaders in their fields. Its wide-ranging and world-leading research projects inform the university鈥檚 teaching, and students will benefit from academic staff who are engaged in current research topics.
The university鈥檚 global standing creates strong relationships within the business sector. This enables course content to remain relevant, as well as providing students with suitable internships and apprenticeship opportunities from business leaders.
Working in partnership with other Russell Group universities, Southampton has also contributed to impressive research projects, including a GBP 25 million state-of-the-art Cancer Immunology Centre.
Award-winning facilities at the university include:
The university , including:
There are a number of different rooms type options available to suit every student鈥檚 needs and budget. Individual students can choose standard rooms with shared kitchen facilities, rooms with private bathrooms and self-contained studio flats.
The university provides a total of ten halls of residence complexes. Students need to consider a number of factors when choosing their halls and will be required to make either two or three choices for their application, depending on their level of study.
A UniLink bus pass is included in Southampton-based hall fees.
The university鈥檚 brand new GBP 34 million sports extension, combines with the rest of the university鈥檚 facilities to offer a huge range of ways for students to keep fit and take care of their body and mind. The Students' Union (Union Southampton) has over 140 sports clubs and students can use a range of facilities belonging to the University and wider community. These include indoor and outdoor pitches and courts, 25m swimming pool, brand new sports studios, improved watersports facilities, new climbing and bouldering wall, access to seven gyms on campus and across the city, as well as the Southampton Alpine Snowsports Centre.
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