University of Southampton
University’s presentation
Join our community of staff, students and researchers at the University of Southampton. As a global top 100 university, our expert academics and wide range of study options will help you achieve your goals.
- Ranked 77th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2022)
- Top 15 UK University (Complete University Guide 2022)
- Founding member of the Russell Group and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
- Over 160 years of history
- Over 10,000 international students from 135 countries - 40% of the total student body
- 75 minutes from London by direct train
- 17 minutes from campus to Southampton Airport
- Meet and Greet service to collect students at Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports
- 24/7 student wellbeing and support service
- guaranteed accommodation
- hundreds of student clubs and societies
Address
International Office
University of Southampton
Room 3107, Building 37, Highfield Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Other
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Daisy Lauren-Sherburn/Study Abroad and Exchange Coordinator
Other fields of education
Mathematical Sciences
Do you have a Buddy system?
No
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
Over 23,000
Proportion of international students
40%
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
English
Level required
- B2
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
None
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Please see three links below
Clarifications about the courses
Undergraduate prospectus:
www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate
Postgraduate prospectus
www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught
Module catalogue
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
None
Linguistic support
We run an English for Academic Purposes support programme during term time, so students can improve their English while they study. The courses are free to international students, and cover topics such as
- presentation skills
- everyday English
- academic writing skills
Equivalence of university credits
30 ECTS equals 60 CATS (Southampton credits). Modules are typically worth 7.5 ECTS each.
Additional fees
No
Services available on the campus
Library
Sports Centre (including gym, swimming pool, badminton/basketball/squash courts, fitness classes, watersports)
Cinema
Shop and cafes selling hot and cold food and drinks
Concert hall
Good public transport links
24/7 student support
Extensive gardens where students can relax and study outside in good weather
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
Our Enabling Services team provide support for students with disabilities, mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties. www.southampton.ac.uk/edusupport/
For additional support options available to students please see www.southampton.ac.uk/studentservices/support-wellbeing.page
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No