The University of Southampton has an active and growing community of students from Hong Kong SAR.
Learn more about the requirements you'll need to join us, plus access other resources for students from Hong Kong SAR.
You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.
If you want to take a science or engineering undergraduate course but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, these one-year intensive introductions are a way to qualify and secure a place.
The Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics.
To apply for it, you need:
The Science Foundation Year prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees (but not medicine).
To apply for it, you need:
The OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes prepare international students for degrees in:
They include English language study and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the foundation programme successfully.
To apply for one of these foundation programmes, you need:
Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.
To apply for one, you need either:
Engineering programmes require a 5 in maths (with extended modules) and/or physics.
Science programmes require a 5 in maths and a science subject.
If you have an associate degree you may be able to apply for first or second year entry to a bachelor's programme.
The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on study skills and research methods.
They will help you improve your English language skills and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the foundation programme successfully.
To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:
Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
To apply, you'll need either:
To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you usually need all of the following:
