The University of Southampton is a public research university in the UK, located in Southampton. It is regarded as one of the top universities in the UK, demonstrated by its membership in the Russell Group. Today, Southampton has over 20,000 students, a remarkable growth from its initial 700 students in 1867.

The university was originally founded as Hartley Institution, which became Hartley College in 1896. Another name change followed in 1902, when it became Hartley University College. Over the years, the university continued to develop and expand:

• 1919 – A new campus was established in the Highfield area
• 1935 – The first academic library (The Turner Sims Library) opened
• 1947 – The Faculty of Economics was founded
• 1952 – Awarded university status by Royal Charter, officially becoming the University of Southampton
• 1964 – Opening of the Nuffield Theatre
• 1967 – Construction of a new Student Union building
• 1995 – Establishment of the Southampton Oceanography Centre (now the National Oceanography Centre [NOCs])
• 2000 – Creation of the Faculty of Photonics
• 2011 – Opening of a new campus in Malaysia
• 2013 – Launch of the first Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

The University of Southampton is a world-leading research university, recognized for having one of the highest research income percentages among UK universities.

The University of Southampton has seven campuses:

• Highfield Campus
• Winchester Campus
• Avenue Campus
• Malaysia Campus
• Waterfront Campus
• Boldrewood Campus
• Southampton General Hospital

The campuses are highly developed, with modern educational, research, sports, and entertainment facilities. All buildings are within walking distance, and students can also use the university’s transport system (buses).

The university offers state-of-the-art sports facilities, a wide range of bars, cafés, shops, and restaurants.
The Southampton Students' Union provides opportunities to join over 80 sports clubs, ranging from Aikido to Zumba, around 300 student societies, including 30 dedicated to performing arts.

Accommodation:
All first-year students are guaranteed university accommodation. The University of Southampton offers a wide range of residences, catering to different preferences and budgets.
Accommodation cost: £4,916 – £6,648 per year for a single en-suite room.
If needed, the university also assists students in finding private housing.

Why Choose the University of Southampton?

• A founding member of the Russell Group, which includes 24 top UK universities.
• Ranked 10th among UK universities for student satisfaction (The National Student Survey 2015).
• Global alumni network of 190,000 graduates.
• One of the highest graduate employability rates – 94% of students secure jobs within six months of graduation.
• Over 7,000 international students from 135 countries.

Programmes:

• Pre-sessional English Course
• International Foundation
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Postgraduate (Master’s)
• Doctorate (PhD)

University Structure

Faculty of Business, Law and Art:

• Southampton Law School,
• Southampton Business School,
• Winchester School of Art,

Faculty of Engineering and the Environment:

• Aeronautics, Astronautics and Computational Engineering,
• Civil, Maritime and Environmental Engineering and Science,
• Engineering Sciences,
• Institute of Sound and Vibration Research

Faculty of Health Sciences:

• Professional Practice in Health Sciences,
• Centre for Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences

Faculty of Humanities:

• Archaeology,
• English,
• Film,
• History,
• Modern Languages,
• Music,
• Philosophy,

Faculty of Medicine:

• Cancer Sciences,
• Human Development and Health,
• Clinical and Experimental Sciences,
• Primary Care and Population Sciences,
• Medical Education

Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences:

• Biological Sciences,
• Chemistry,
• Ocean and Earth Science, National Oceanography Centre Southampton

Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering:

• Electronics and Computer Science,
• Optoelectronics Research Centre,
• Physics and Astronomy

Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences:

• Southampton Education School,
• Geography and Environment,
• Mathematical Sciences,
• Psychology,
• Social Sciences

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Medicine
• Engineering
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Oceanography
• Business
• Law

Application Deadlines:

• October 15 – Medicine
• June 30 – All other programs

Admission Requirements:

International Foundation:

• High school diploma
• IELTS 5.5

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s):

• IB/A-level/International Foundation,
• High school diploma
• IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (depending on the program)

Postgraduate (Master’s):

• Bachelor’s degree
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 (depending on the program)

Scholarships:
International students pursuing postgraduate (Master’s) or doctoral (PhD) studies may be eligible for scholarships from external sources to support their research activities.

Notable Alumni:

• Adrian Newey – Most successful Formula 1 car designer
• John Nettles – Theatre and film actor
• Laura Bailey – Fashion model
• Justine Greening – British politician (Conservative Party)
• Antony Sutton – Economist