The University of Southampton (UoS) has an expectation that all enrolled students will attend their primary campus for semesterised exams as standard (Semester 1 & 2). This policy is inclusive of all UoS campuses inc. University of Southampton Delhi (UoSD) and University of Southampton Malaysia (UoSM).
UoS students on intercampus mobility portions of their taught programme will be hosted at whichever campus they are based during the relevant exam period for semesterised exams.
Students engaged in active taught programme partnerships such as Erasmus Mundus or Year Abroad programmes, will have a valid exemption to apply to sit their semesterised exams at the relevant parter/Host institution as part of their taught programme delivery and visa compliance requirements.
Students who have not met the pass criteria in their assessments may have the opportunity to repeat the year. This is broken down into two categories:
Internal Repeat (Repeat Year Attending) – Repeating the year and attending lectures therefore paying tuition fees. All modules will be re-sat/deferred even if some were passed first time.
External Repeat (Repeat Year Not Attending) – Repeating the year externally therefore not attending lectures and do not pay tuition fees. IT and other services are still available. Only failed modules will be re-sat/deferred. Fees and charges will apply to the exams undertaken.
External Repeat students will be expected to return to the primary campus of their taught programme either; University of Southampton UK (UoS-UK), UoSM or UoSD, to complete their repeat semesterised exams.
Wherever possible External Repeat students’ exams will be scheduled concurrently based on a core session start time of 09:30am UoS-UK time with local time adjustments.
In some rare circumstances External Repeat students may not be able to sit concurrently, and if approved would be allowed to sit at a different time as close to the main cohort as possible, allowing for local time adjustments.
In these cases, students are required to abide by the Regulations Governing Academic Responsibility and Conduct and must sign a disclaimer.
Some modules need to run concurrently across all locations or multiple campuses because of Accreditation or Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) regulations.
These modules will be scheduled based on a core session start time of 09:30am UoS-UK time with the UoSM group adjusted to a matching local time (16.30pm) and the UoSD group adjusted to a matching local time (14:00pm).
| Semester | Campus | Intercampus Mobility or Hosting Options |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | All |
All Active or Internal Repeat students are expected to attend only their primary campus. Exemptions will apply only to students on partnership programmes such as Erasmus to apply to attend exams at their taught partner institution as a host.
External Repeat students would be expected at their previous primary campus. Exemptions will apply only to request hosting at an alternative UoS campus or British Councils for Beijing, Hong Kong or Taipei only.
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| Semester 2 | All | As Above |
| Supplementary Exams (July) | UoSD | UoSD students must attend supplementary exams at UoSD only. |
| Supplementary Exams (Aug) | UoS-UK & UoSM | UoS-UK & UoSM students may apply to attend either campus or British Councils for Delhi, Beijing, Hong Kong or Taipei only. |
| Description |
Charge
(Approximate Exchange Rates as of April 2026)
|
|---|---|
| External Repeat Exam Charge Semesters 1 & 2 and Supplementary exams. (per exam/all campuses) |
£20 UK Pound Sterling (Equivalent to Approx. 2,500 Indian Rupee or 100RM Malaysian Ringgit) |
| Referral or Supplementary Exams Charge Includes both Active Enrolled students & Internal Repeat Students (per exam/all campuses) |
£20 UK Pound Sterling (Equivalent to Approx. 2,500 Indian Rupee or 100RM Malaysian Ringgit) |
|
External Repeat |
£415 UK Pound Sterling (Equivalent to Approx. 52,400 Indian Rupee or 2,200RM Malaysian Ringgit) |
| External Repeat Referral or Supplementary Administration Fee (Single one-off payment, covers only the Supplementary exam period. All campuses) |
£415 UK Pound Sterling (Equivalent to Approx. 52,400 Indian Rupee or 2,200RM Malaysian Ringgit) |
Please refer to the information below before completing your 'Off campus application form'.
Application window - Monday 22 June 2026 to Sunday 19 July 2026
IMPORTANT: Please read the information below carefully.
Prior to making your application with us, you should contact your host and secure your place to sit with them. This includes ensuring that all required payments are made by the application submission deadline. All applications must be completed and submitted by 1700 (UK time) on Sunday 19 July 2026, we are unable to schedule and support your exam arrangements after this time. If you are unable to confirm your arrangements by the Sunday 19 July 2026 then you will be required to return to UK/UoS campus to sit your exams.
Please note, there is a deadline to apply and fees involved, read the whole webpage for this information. Take the following steps if you wish to sit off campus:
Step 1) Contact the venue you are intending to sit at, provide them with the date ranges of the assessment period and ask them if it is possible for them to host the assessment for you. If they say yes, find out who will be arranging these assessment(s) (a representative) and ask for their contact details, you will need their name, telephone number and email. Note this has to be a specific person, so we can liaise with them, it cannot be generic details from their website.
Step 2) Please make your relevant payment(s) via the Online Store for your either repeat exam fee or repeat exam fee and off campus administration fee. You will need the receipt number (UoSXXXX) to complete your application.
Step 3) Once you have gained the above required details, you can fill in the ‘Off Campus Application form’. For Semester Two assessments please complete and submit the form by 1700 (UK time) on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Please find the Off Campus Application Form here.
Faculties/Schools who allow students to sit 'off campus'
Faculties/Schools who do not allow students to sit 'off campus' - Please do NOT complete an application
Internal/External/Referral/Supplementary Exam Charge
£20 UK Pound Sterling (per in-person exam/all campuses), up to the maximum payment of £100 (even if you are sitting 5 or more exams) is required to be paid by 1700 (UK time) on Sunday 19 July 2026
Waived fees if you have experienced ill health or other circumstances and have been allowed an additional attempt by the Special Considerations Board – No exam fee required, however the off campus fee still applies. Please contact your Faculty for confirmation.
External Repeat Semesterised/Referral/Supplementary Exam Administration fees
£415 UK Pound Sterling (single one-off payment), covers both Semesters 1 & 2, all campuses and is required to be paid by 1700 (UK time) on Sunday 19 July 2026, we are unable to schedule and support your exam arrangements after this time and you will be required to return to UK/UoS campus to sit your exams.
Please note if you sit your assessment at UOSM you are also required to pay the re-sit fee of £20 per in-person assessment (up to the maximum of £100). This fee is payable directly to the University of Southampton.
British Council/Institution
If you are sitting at a British Council/other institution, additional fees may be involved. Please contact your representative at the venue directly for this information. This is not payable to UOS.
If you no longer require off campus arrangements please advise the Student Hub (studenthub@soton.ac.uk) and the local hosting British Council/Institution.
The £20 and £415 fee can be paid via the Online Store : please type ‘Referral’ in the search facility.
If you are sitting assessment(s) off campus at UoSM/UoSD please email the assessment team for information on how to pay.
Semester One assessment: Monday 12 January - Friday 23 January 2026 (but possibly including Saturday 17 and 24 January)
Semester Two assessment: Monday 18 May - Friday 5 June 2026 (excluding Bank Holiday Monday 25 May but possibly including Saturday 23 and 30 May)
Supplementary assessments: Monday 17 August - Wednesday 26 August 2026 (but possibly including Saturday 22 August)
Semester One Assessments
The Generic timetable will be published by no later than 1200noon on Monday 8 December 2025. (subject to change which we don't have control over)
Students' personal timetable available on SUSSED by no later than 1200noon on Friday 19 December 2025.
Semester Two Assessments
The Generic timetable will be published by no later than 1200noon on Monday 20 April 2026. (subject to change which we don't have control over)
Students' personal timetable will be available on SUSSED by no later than 1200noon on Monday 27 April 2026.
Supplementary Assessments
The Generic timetable - this will be published by no later than 1200noon on Monday 3 August 2026. (subject to change which we don't have control over)
Students personal timetable will be available on SUSSED by no later than 12noon on Monday 10 August 2026.
Email: exams@soton.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 2380 59 5922