University of Southampton

United Kingdom

The University of Southampton dates back to the Hartley Institution which opened in 1862 and was aimed at the city’s intellectual elite. It expanded over the years before becoming the first university to gain a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II in 1952 two months into her reign. It’s a founding member of the Russell Group and has more than 22,000 students, including 6,500 international students from 135 countries.

It is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide at 77th in the QS World University Rankings 2022. It’s also in the top 20 UK universities in the Complete University Guide, The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide. The University of Southampton is also a three-times winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education.

What is the University of Southampton acceptance rate for International Students?

The University of Southampton acceptance rate is 84%.

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As one of the world’s top research universities, the research facilities are first-rate and utilise technological advancement. The Hartley Library is one of the largest academic libraries in the UK, with extensive resources, study spaces, and access to electronic databases. For students working towards cutting-edge research and innovation, the Boldrewood Innovation Campus offers advanced engineering facilities and collaborative spaces. The university's Jubilee Sports Centre features modern fitness equipment, sports halls, and a swimming pool. The Highfield Campus houses the Nuffield Theatre, a dynamic venue for performing arts. The Avenue Campus provides dedicated arts facilities, including studio spaces for fine arts and music practice rooms.

Stand-out Subjects

According to the QS World University Rankings, Southampton is in the top 50 globally for Nursing, Statistics & Operational Research and Geology. It is also in the top 100 for courses like Archeology, Earth & Marine Sciences, Geophysics, Medicine and Psychology.

Student Satisfaction

The National Student Survey found that 84.7% of Southampton students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course. 84.5% of students were satisfied with the teaching on their course and 85.8% were satisfied with the learning resources provided by the University.

Research Excellence

92% of its research is world leading or internationally excellent, which assessed the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. Over 97% of its research environment is world-leading or internationally excellent. The university is in the top 10% of UK universities and fourth in the Russell Group for impact demonstrating the real-world benefit of its research.

Location

Southampton is one of the greenest cities in the UK, consistently coming out on top in rankings. It has a large student population who can often be seen in the local bars such as Revolution, the Orange Rooms or Jester’s Nightclub. It is also a beach city, making the area a perfect place in which to relax after a day of lectures on a sunny day. Students who want to indulge in culture can visit the many galleries and museums available, including the John Hansard Gallery, Southampton City Art Gallery and the SeaCity Museum. London is also a two-hour train ride away for students to explore the capital in their spare time.

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Employability

94% of University of Southampton graduates enter employment or further study according to the 2020 Complete University Guide. Its Career Hub is an online platform which gives all students and graduates access to hundreds of online employability e-learning courses. It also offers an artificial intelligence-based CV review tool and interactive mock interview simulator with feedback from real employers. Graduates can access support like events, workshops, careers fairs, internships, mentoring and enterprise opportunities for up to a year after graduation. 1-2-1 guidance appointments are available for up to 5 years after graduation.

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The University of Southampton acceptance rate is 84%.

The University of Southampton employability rate is 94%.

The University of Southampton is ranked 81st in the QS World University Rankings, 16th in The Guardian University Guide and 12th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Various scholarships are available for international students at the University of Southampton. These include International Merit Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students, which are awarded based on academic excellence for students studying specific subjects. Eligible students receive a £3000 reduction in tuition fees.

The Southampton Presidential International Scholarship is open to international students who will start their course in 2024. Students can benefit from a £10,000 reduction in tuition fees, or 100% off depending on a student’s application. There are only 25 of these scholarships available.

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£16,200

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    81st

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    12th

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    16th

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AACSB Accredited.