University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is a public research university located in Southampton, England. It is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in Britain.

Key statistics

The University is internationally renowned for its pioneering research, first class facilities and teaching and currently hosts more than 23,500 students, 7,500 of which are from outside the UK representing more than 130 countries.

The University offers a broad range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level covering areas such as engineering, medicine, life sciences, physical sciences, law, humanities, social sciences, archaeology, mathematics and art. Students have access to world-leading research facilities and centres such as the Jet and rocket engine laboratories, wind tunnel complex, cleanroom complexes, the National Oceanography Centre, the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, and the Optoelectronics Research Centre.

Southampton’s record for success in spinning out its research excellence into business ventures has also made it a leading entrepreneurial university in the UK and its success in commercialising academic research has led the University to be in the top three world-wide for spin-out companies.University of Southampton is making a huge impact through its research; from new approaches to sustainable power to pioneering treatments for conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The University works with more than 300 businesses around the world including industry leaders such as Rolls-Royce, Microsoft, IBM and Phillips. Its business incubator has supported over 30 companies, helping them to raise millions of pounds in investment.

Notable Alumni

·        Chris Packham – presenter and wildlife expert.

·        Sir Adrian Newey – Chief Technical Officer, Red Bull Racing.

·        John Inverdale – BBC Sports presenter.

·        Caroline Wyatt – BBC Defence Correspondent.

·        Justine Greening – former Secretary of State for Transport.

·        John Nettles – played the leading roles in Bergerac and Midsomer Murders

·        George Buckley – Chairman, President, and Chief Executive of 3M.

·        Stephen Payne OBE – Vice-President and Chief Naval Architect at Carnival Corporation (owners of Cunard).

·        Dominic Mohan – Editor of the The Sun newspaper.

·        Jon Sopel – presenter of The Politics Show and a lead presenter on BBC News.

English language entry requirements

You will need to be able to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency. Students from India who have achieved 70% in English at Class XII from CBSE or CISCE may be exempted from additional English language requirements.

IELTS Requirements: Standard XII, English 75% to 80%

 • IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0) 

Guarantee of accommodation

The University offers a guarantee of accommodation in the halls of residence for the majority of new students starting at the University. The guarantee means that students will receive an offer of accommodation based on the information and preferences they have provided in their accommodation application.

Who is guaranteed accommodation?

·        New undergraduate students - first year of study

·        Non-EU international postgraduate students - first year of study

·        Non-EU international undergraduate students - full duration of studies

·        Pre-sessional EAP students

·        Under 18 students who have already turned 16

We offer a wide variety of rooms in our halls of residence to suit every student's needs and budget. From self-catered rooms with a shared bathroom from £104 per week, to en suite rooms from £126 per week, there's something for everyone.

We also offer part-catered options with two hot meals provided every weekday, Monday to Friday as well as self contained studio flats for those who enjoy their own space.

A number of our subject areas offer scholarships for international (non-EU) students. You will be automatically eligible for one of these scholarships if your A level, IB or equivalent grades meet those required by your subject area. If you meet the requirements, your scholarship amount will automatically be applied as a tuition fee discount during your first year of study. You do not need to make a separate application for these scholarships.

A maximum of three A Levels, IB Grades or equivalent will be considered for the scholarship, therefore the maximum award per student is £3,000. The scholarship is only offered in the first year of study.The university is committed to attract bright, ambitious students onto their courses. Southampton International Merit Scholarships awarding up to £3000 are available to International students (non-EU) on our Undergraduate (Bachelor) and Postgraduate taught (Master's) courses.

A large number of the postgraduate funding opportunities above are available to PhD students, but the University also offers some funding opportunities specifically to PhD students. These opportunities include the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Fund and doctoral training centre studentships.

There are numerous other scholarships.Please refer university website for detail qualifications required.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.