After you graduate

Our graduates are highly regarded among employers worldwide. Whether you prefer to stay in the UK or go back to your country, you can still benefit from many services offered by the University.

Southampton Annual Graduation Ceremony

Southampton invites final year students who are successfully awarded to attend the annual graduation ceremony. This is a formal occasion to celebrate your academic achievement with family, friends and fellow graduates.


Support our students to move toward a successful career

Our Career Destinations department offers professional advice to our students and alumni. Always check the most recent UK immigration rules to check the opportunities for in the UK after your studies.

Useful sites:

International Alumni Network

International students can become a member of our International Alumni Network as soon as they graduate. This is an easy way of keeping in contact with your former classmates and the University.

To learn more about our Alumni Network and the benefits available to international alumni, contact the Alumni Office.

The International Office keeps in contact with our alumni worldwide and organise alumni events every year. There are currently Alumni overseas branches in China, Cyprus, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Singapore and Vietnam.

Enquiry Form for Prospective Students

Enquiry form for prospective international students
Student and family during Graduation

Student and family during Graduation

Our global community of former students spans 172 countries with 154,000 members.

"As part of my postgraduate course, I can participate in regular job fairs held by the University so that we can meet future employers. Through these events, I learned a lot about the companies I want to work for. "

Truong Thanh Hai, MSc in International Finance and Banking