The University of Southampton is ranked among the top 100 universities globally (78th in the QS World University Rankings, 2023) and top 15 in the UK (13th in the Complete University Guide 2023).
A research-led founding member of the prestigious Russell Group it is home to circa 22,000 students from more than 135 countries. With over 35% international students, Southampton prides itself on its diverse student community. As a research-intensive institution, courses are taught by world-leading academics, with access to cutting-edge facilities, and key industrial and business partnerships.
Subject areas at Southampton include: arts, humanities, business, law, earth and environmental science, engineering and computing, medicine and healthcare science, science and mathematics and social sciences and education.
Southampton is 4th in the Russell Group for graduates in employment and 96% of graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2017/18 (published in 2020)).
Southampton graduate are employed at high-profile organisations such as BBC, Dyson, NHS, PwC JP Morgan and many more. Once students graduate they are part of a global community of over 220,000 alumni that spans over 180 countries.
Southampton is a vibrant and lively city 80 minutes from London. It’s a friendly, safe and walkable city filled with parks and green spaces. Southampton is located on the English south coast which offers one of the warmest climates in the UK.