
University of Southampton
International Students
38%
Global Ranking
#52
Tuition
Varies by program
About University of Southampton
UK research-intensive university on south coast. Strong in engineering, sciences, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. Modern campus with excellent facilities.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Southampton
- Founded
- 1952
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
- Global ranking
- #52
- National ranking
- #15
- Ranking year
- 2027
Should you apply?
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
Each course has its own English language band requirement (A to I). Accepted tests include IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, and Duolingo English Test. Tests must be taken in person at an approved centre (unless listed as online) and awarded within 2 years of course start date.
Highly international campus
38% international students — diverse environment
Admissions
- Language req.
- Each course has its own English language band requirement (A to I). Accepted tests include IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, and Duolingo English Test. Tests must be taken in person at an approved centre (unless listed as online) and awarded within 2 years of course start date.
- Application deadlines
- Vary by program and intake
Academics
- Total students
- 26,000
- Language
- English
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
See individual programs for official fees and student categories.
About
University of Southampton is a public research-intensive university in Southampton, United Kingdom, founded in 1952, and a founding member of the Russell Group.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- international@southampton.ac.uk+44 (0)23 8059 9699
- General contact
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk+44(0)23 8059 5000
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.

