The University of Southampton ranks 78 in the QS World University Rankings 2023, and it is in the top 15 universities in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2023). The University of Southampton is one of the founding members of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
Over 300 degree courses are available for students at Southampton. It also offers some 400 internship opportunities each year to help students gain adequate practical exposure. The university employs outstanding lecturers who are often leaders in their specialist field, ensuring that students are aware of the latest research developments.
Being a global university with a broad outlook and student-focused attitude, over 10,000 international students from more than 130 countries study at the university. As per the National Student Survey 2022, 82% of students are satisfied with the teaching on their course.
The university invests in its on-campus facilities. There are also award-winning learning centres and career support services on offer at the institution.
Southampton researchers are engaged in impactful research work at different on-campus research institutes. Cutting-edge facilities like the RJ Mitchell wind tunnel and high-voltage laboratories show that the University invests in its people and services that benefit them.
International students can access affordable and comfortable accommodation and also benefit from other services, catering to their safety and wellbeing, such as 24 hour security and an included UniLink bus pass for university accommodation in Southampton.
There are over 300 different student groups available at the University of Southampton representing a hugely diverse range of interests. This includes 40 different performing arts groups and over 90 sports clubs, with the opportunity for the best students to represent Southampton in inter-university competition.