Step-by-step guide to applying for an undergraduate degree course
Learn how to apply for undergraduate study at the University of Southampton.
You’ll find everything you need to know right here, including:
choosing your course and applying
finding accommodation
arriving at university
Many applicants choose to use the services of an education agent when applying to study with us. Agents can assist with the application process, as well as visa applications, travel and accommodation arrangements.
free advice and information for international students studying in the UK
The University's Admissions Team will decide your fee status based on relevant fees regulations.
Apart from the information given in your application, we may ask you for additional details about you and your family to help us assess your fee status. If needed, we'll ask you to complete a Fee Status Questionnaire.
If you have any questions about fee classification, please contact our team:
Visit tuition fees to check what you need to pay for your course.
Visit student funding to find out about help to finance your studies, including scholarship opportunities.
Open days are where you’ll find out more about our courses and explore the University.
You’ll tour our campuses, new sports facilities, the library and a range of accommodation options. Current students and lecturers will be on hand to answer your questions. You'll find out what it's like to study here and the support we offer.
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).
Your school or college will usually support you with your UCAS application. However, if your school or college isn't registered with UCAS or you are out of education, you will need to apply to UCAS directly via the UCAS website.
You can apply if you have not yet completed your qualifications or met our English language requirements. We'd still be able to consider your application.
information on your personal statement and reference
key dates and deadlines
disclosing extenuating circumstances
disclosing a need for support
deferring an entry
applying through Clearing
UCAS Extra
We’ll email you when there’s a decision on your application. You can also check for updates and offers on the UCAS website.
Congratulations if you’ve received an offer from Southampton!
If you’re offered a place, we’ll invite you to an Offer Holder Visit Day or a Virtual Visit Event. These events give you the chance to meet your lecturers and explore our campuses and facilities. Offer Holder Visit Days usually take place from January to April.
You can get help with studying costs in many ways. Your options will depend on the type of student you are, what course you’re studying, and where you’re from.
