Join our student community

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University life is about more than studying; it's about people, new experiences and expanding your social life. Here are just a few of the ways you can make friends, follow your passions and make a difference during your time here.

Over 400 clubs and societies
Make connections through 40 international societies
More than 2,500 volunteering opportunities

Explore your Students' Union

Our Students' Union (SUSU) sits at the heart of campus life. It's run by students, for students. The main SUSU building sits on Highfield Campus, but the union has social spaces, services and events across our campuses.

What's on

The Students’ Union hosts a wide range of fun, safe and inclusive events and activities for you to get involved in.

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Clubs and societies

Wherever you're from in the world, and whatever your hobbies and interests, we have a society for you to join. And if we don't, why not start one?

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Sports teams

Joining one of our sports teams is a great way to stay fit and active. We compete on both a local and national level, as well as for fun against each other.

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SUSU places

Our facilities are here for you to use. We have cafes and bars where you can meet friends, a shop where you can grab supplies and even a cinema and theatre on campus.

Representing you

The Students' Union will support and represent you if you face a problem. This includes help with your academic and personal life.

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SUSU support and advice

If you're worried or stressed while at Southampton, the Students' Union is here to offer wellbeing support and independent advice on housing, financial and academic issues.

Your global union

The Students’ Union has societies for all regions of the world. Whether you want to speak to someone from home, or experience a new culture, there’s lots going on.

SUSU international societies

Practise your faith

Feel at home in our on-campus faith centre and prayer room. You can meet others through SUSU's faith societies or connect locally with our city's diverse faith communities.

Visit our Faith and Reflection Centre

Make a difference with us

There are so many ways to get involved and give back to the community during your time at Southampton. Our volunteering bank has a wealth of opportunities.

Get involved

Our students are here to help you

The best people to answer your questions about life at Southampton are our students. Feel free to get in touch if there's anything you're unsure about.

Ask our students

Take your next step

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Discover the course for you

When you study at Southampton you'll learn from the best and make friends from around the world. We offer a diverse choice of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as PhDs, online learning courses and more.

Find your course

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Visit our Open Days

We'd love to show you round our campuses, facilities and accommodation. We hold regular Open Days throughout the year, so come and experience our student life for yourself.

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