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University of Southampton

University of Southampton

United Kingdom

southampton.ac.uk

About

The University of Southampton is a research-intensive Russell Group university renowned for its world-leading expertise in engineering, oceanography, computer science, and medicine. It offers a vibrant and diverse environment for international students, with a dedicated International Office providing comprehensive support, including pre-sessional English courses, welcome programs, and ongoing welfare services. Students can benefit from a wide array of English-taught programs and a strong global community. A distinctive characteristic is its exceptional maritime heritage and state-of-the-art facilities for ocean and earth sciences, including its own fleet of research vessels.

Background

The University of Southampton (abbreviated as Soton in post-nominal letters) is a public research university in Southampton, England. Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom. The university has seven campuses. The main campus is located in the Highfield area of Southampton and is supplemented by four other campuses within the city: Avenue Campus housing the School of Humanities, the National Oceanography Centre housing courses in Ocean and Earth Sciences, Southampton General Hospital offering courses in Medicine and Health Sciences, and Boldrewood Campus housing an engineering and maritime technology campus and Lloyd's Register. In addition, the university operates a School of Art based in nearby Winchester and an international branch in Malaysia offering courses in Engineering. In 2024, the university was the first in the UK to be awarded a licence to establish a campus in India. Each campus is equipped with its own library facilities. The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £737.6 million of which £141.4 million was from research grants...

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Quick facts

Country
United Kingdom
City
Southampton
Founded
1862
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Language
English
Source: Wikidata
Bachelor's & master's students
21,935 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
From abroad
35.8% (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
southampton.ac.uk
Source: Wikidata

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