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Students from India at the University of Southampton
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate Taught | Postgraduate Research | Total |
| 76 | 108 | 30 | 214 |
(Figures from 2011/12)
General information and guidelines
The following sections offer general information for students from India who are interested in studying at the University of Southampton. If you want more details about entry requirements you should contact the relevant Admissions Office within your chosen department.
- Undergraduate entry requirements
- Students with the following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to the University of Southampton's Bachelor's Degrees:
- 1. At least 70% in Class XII from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and Metro State Boards (Delhi, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kolkata and Karnataka);
- 2. High grades in UK A levels;
- 3. Between 28 and 38 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB).
- Postgraduate entry requirements
- Students with the following Indian qualifications will be considered for direct entry to the University of Southampton's postgraduate programmes:
- 1. BA, BSc, BComm, LLB (when awarded by a Law College approved by the Indian Bar Council), BENg / BTech, MSc, MA, MComm, MTech, MEng, PhD from a recognised University or equivalent professional qualification with an overall qualification of at least 60%. However, the minimum overall percentage may vary depending on the departments. You will need to provide a subject credit certificate (transcript) plus graduation certificate;
- 2. Students interested in studying a PhD at the University of Southampton need good grades in ther Bachelor's and Master's programmes awarded by a recognised Indian university as well as a strong research proposal.
- English language entry requirements
- Indian students who have achieved at least 70% in English at Class XII from CBSE or CISCE do not need to take any additional English language test for entry at the University of Southampton.
- For more details, consult the information available about English language entry requirements on the general pages of the International Office.
- Scholarships for students from India
- LLM International Scholarship: £6750 for Indian students interesting in studying LLM programme at the University of Southampton.
- WSA Scholarship schemes: there are various scholarship schemes available for master students from India to apply.
- You may want to ask the British Council India as they may be able to provide information about scholarships.
- Representatives
- The University works with carefully selected representatives who can help you with the application process, provide information to you about the University of Southampton, help with accommodation and assistance with the visa process. You have the choice to use one of our representatives or communicate directly with the University.
- University of Southampton's representatives in India
- Other useful links
- British Council India
- UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI): Collaborative programme between the Indian and UK Governments to promote education and research activities in both countries.
- The Sterling Group: Informal association of research-led universities with excellence in Engineering, which has undertaken various activities in India.
- Uniguru: Study Abroad and international opportunities for Indian students.
- UK India Business Council: organisation for the promotion of trade, investment and business relationships between India and the UK.
- London Sharad Utsav (LSU): non-for-profit organisation based in London to promote the Indian culture heritage.
- IIT London Chapter: organisation representing IIT graduates living in London. It has good links with the University of Southampton.
- Student profile: Apeksha Shah from India
- Societies at the University of Southampton that may be of interest to Indian students:
- 1.Asian Cultural Society
- 2.Islamic Society
- More information
- For more information, contact the International Office.
