Information for students from India

Find out about the Indian student community at Southampton, entry requirements for our courses and other information specific to your country.

The Indian student community

We are pleased to welcome students from India to the University each year. In 2015/16, we have 127 Indian students studying with us.

India Society Holi Festivities March 2016

Student-run clubs and societies

Getting involved in clubs and societies is a great way to meet other students from your country and from around the world. There are many societies run by the Union Southampton, the Student's Union, for different interests, religions, sports and academic groups.

Visit the Union Southampton website for more information about clubs and societies.

Events and representatives in your country

Meet us in your country

Discover the upcoming events we have organised in your country

Representatives in your country

Get advice about our courses and living in the UK

Request your guide

Request our International Student guide

The best part of the city which I like is that the majority of the population comprises of students here. Hence one does not feel alone and it is very easy to mix with other people

Entry requirements

This information is for general guidance only; entry requirements vary for different courses. For more specific details, please visit the relevant course web page or contact the admissions office for your chosen subject area .

Undergraduate (Bachelors) entry requirements

To be considered for a place on one of our undergraduate (bachelors) degrees, you will need:

At least 70% in Class XII from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and Metro State Boards (Delhi, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kolkata and Karnataka)

High grades in UK A levels

Between 28 and 38 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)

Postgraduate (Masters, PhD) entry requirements

Masters programmes

BA, BSc, BComm, LLB (when awarded by a Law College approved by the Indian Bar Council), BEng / BTech, MSc, MA, MComm, MTech, MEng, PhD from a recognised University or an equivalent professional qualification approved by the University with an overall qualification of at least 60%

UK 1st degree equivalent: 55 - 70% dependent on awarding institution
UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 55 - 65% dependent on awarding institution

PhD programmes

Good grades in bachelors and masters degrees awarded by a recognised university, and a strong research proposal

UK 1st degree equivalent: 55 - 70% dependent on awarding institution
UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 55 - 65% dependent on awarding institution

English language entry requirements

You will need to be able to demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency. Find out more about our English language requirements and support .

Students with at least 70% in English at Class XII from CBSE or CISCE do not need to take any additional language entry test for the University of Southampton