About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a Russell Group research university and founding UK centre for maritime, engineering, artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation with a major coastal campus network and world-class ocean science facilities.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 24,300 total students
- • 7,500 international students
- • 300 student societies
Location
- • Located in Southampton
- • Public university
- • Established 1862
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Integrated Master, Foundation, Pre-sessional
Popular Subjects
Computer ScienceAeronautics and AstronauticsBusiness AnalyticsNursingMarine Biology
Student-Staff Ratio
14 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Electronics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Ocean and Earth Science, Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Science
Faculty of Medicine
Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Cancer Sciences, Primary Care and Population Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Winchester School of Art, History, Music, Modern Languages
Faculty of Social Sciences
Southampton Business School, Economics, Law, Education, Politics & International Relations
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers A*AA-ABB at A level or IB 34-40 points
Alternatives: Gaokao 80% plus recognised foundation, SAT 1400 plus AP 4/5 in three subjects, BTEC D*DD for selected programmes
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 92
Medicine applicants sit UCAT and attend MMI • Art & Design at Winchester School of Art requires portfolio
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK 2:1 honours degree; some programmes accept 2:2 with experience
GPA: 3.2
IELTS: 6.5
R 6.5 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 94
Research proposals for PhD/MRes • Two academic references and CV
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £22,000
- Postgraduate: £24,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,200
- Food: £2,400
- Transport: £600
- Entertainment: £1,200
- Other: £800
- Total: £12,200
Scholarships
Southampton Presidential International Scholarship
Merit-based tuition discount for outstanding global applicants
Value: £5,000
Humanitarian Sanctuary Scholarship
Fee waiver and stipend for displaced students
Value: £9,250
Taught Master's Global Excellence
Automatic award for postgraduate offer holders with first-class degrees
Value: £3,000
Campus & Facilities
Facilities
Accommodation
Mayflower Halls
On-campusCity-centre halls close to shops and nightlife
Cost: £140 - £185 (per week)
En-suite rooms • Study spaces • Common room • Gym
Contract:
Glen Eyre Halls
On-campusParkland setting near Highfield campus
Cost: £120 - £160 (per week)
Mix of en-suite and standard • Beautiful grounds • Sports facilities
Contract:
Apply through Southampton accommodation portal
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 300
Teams: 80
Cultural Activities
- Ocean Week — Annually
- Chinese New Year Gala — Annually
- SUSU Live Events — Weekly
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: global@southampton.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)23 8059 2850
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
14
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 93%
Further study: 4%
Unemployed: 2%
Average Salary
£34,000
per year
Top Employers
BBCLloyd's RegisterNHSPwCRolls-Royce
Career Services
- Placement year network: 1,000+ sandwich placements with UK and international partners
- Future Worlds accelerator: Start-up support including mentoring, investor showcases and prototyping
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Southampton Airport
5 km • 10 minutes via Unilink U1
Public Transport
- Train: Southampton Central station connects to London Waterloo in 70 minutes • Railcard fares from £24
- Bus: Unilink buses run every 7 minutes linking all campuses, halls and city centre • Annual student pass £310
Local Area
Southampton is a major port city with waterfront parks, music venues, shopping malls and access to the New Forest and Isle of Wight.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: SeaCity Museum, Mayflower Theatre, New Forest National Park
Shopping: Westquay Shopping Centre, Bedford Place independents, Winchester High Street
Entertainment: O2 Guildhall, SoBar live music, St Mary's Stadium Premier League matches
Additional Information
Accreditation
AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS, IET, IMechE, NMC
Partnerships
- Industry: Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre — Collaborates on autonomous shipping, aero and maritime propulsion research
- Research: National Oceanography Centre — Joint programmes on climate, deep-sea exploration and ocean observation
Research Highlights
- Optoelectronics Research Centre — Invented the first optical fibre amplifier leading to today's internet infrastructure (2023)
- AI for Healthcare — Developed predictive diagnostics adopted by NHS hospital trusts (2024)
Notable Alumni
- John Nettles — Actor known for Midsomer Murders (1970)
- Dame Wendy Hall — Computer scientist and web pioneer (1977)
Metadata
Source: University of Southampton prospectus 2024, HESA, QS 2025
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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