Studying here

In the top 100 of universities globally (QS World Rankings 2019), Southampton is a leading UK research university with world-class facilities and teaching, innovative learning environments and unmatched flexibility in our degree programmes. We back this up with superb accommodation and excellent sport and social amenities.

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Life on campus

Discover more about living and studying at Southampton.

Accommodation

Discover our range of accommodation options and how to apply.

Our Life Sciences Building on Highfield Campus

Virtual Open Day

Step into our world and explore the University from wherever you are using our Virtual Open Day.

Our student blog

Four current students share their experiences on our Life at Southampton student blog.

A campus map at the University's Bus Interchange

Visit us

Find out how to take a tour around the campus and meet some of our current students.

Choose Southampton

Find out why you should choose Southampton for your undergraduate degree.

Outstanding reputation

We are an internationally-recognised force in engineering and audiology. Our degree courses are highly ranked, and we were ranked first in the UK for research power in general engineering (including audiology) in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.

Teaching excellence

We have an ExxonMobil Award in recognition of excellence in engineering teaching. We also received the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Education Innovation Prize, sponsored by BNFL plc.

World-class facilities

We offer you world-class facilities, with over 100 specialist teaching and testing laboratories in engineering alone. We have also recently invested in new student design studios and workshops and our state-of-the-art Boldrewood Innovation Campus.

We are connected

Our courses are developed in line with industry advisors to ensure that our students leave us with the skills required by future employers. We work in partnership with many global companies that offer students work placements. Southampton is also part of the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme.

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