Engineering and the Environment

International students

International students

Welcoming students from all over the world

The University of Southampton is a truly international institution, with a global reputation for excellent research, a network of partnerships around the world and students from over 100 countries.

As an international student, you will be warmly welcomed by a world-class, research-led institution which values cultural diversity. You will also be safe in the knowledge that, on graduating, your qualification will be recognised throughout the world.

We are dedicated to making all international students feel at home in Southampton and in our friendly student community. To ensure that this happens as quickly as possible, we offer a wide range of support services, including our International Office, a Student Advice and Information Centre, international student advisors, and a Centre for Language Study.

Choosing Southampton

We are a leading engineering and environmental science grouping in a prestigious British university, with an outstanding location on the south coast of England.

Feeling at home

We can offer safe, comfortable accommodation, often guaranteed for the length of your course.

Sharing experiences

We offer scholarships especially for international students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Meet with us

You may be able to meet a University representative in your own country to find out more about us – see our schedule of visits.

International recognition

  • We are among the top 100 universities in the world, according to The Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2009 – one of only 17 universities in the UK to make the top 100.

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Dr Vijaya B Kolachalama

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“Sport and recreational facilities are world-class at Southampton. Over the winter, I thoroughly enjoyed playing badminton and competed in the Winchester and District league.”

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