University of Southampton
Southampton is a Russell Group university with a global reputation in engineering, computer science, electronics, oceanography and medicine, and a TEF Gold rating for teaching.
Southampton is a Russell Group university with a global reputation in engineering, computer science, electronics, oceanography and medicine, and a TEF Gold rating for teaching. It sits on the south coast an hour and a quarter from London.
Its electronics and computer science school is one of the largest in the UK and its engineering faculty has a wind tunnel complex and a towing tank used by America's Cup teams. Winchester School of Art adds a creative dimension.
The university opened a campus in Delhi in 2025, the first UK university with a full campus in India, which makes it a natural fit for Indian students who want a UK degree with options.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Trending subjects
Popular courses at Southampton
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MSc Computer Science
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics
MSc Marketing Management
MSc Oceanography
BSc (Hons) Economics
LLM Maritime Law
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at Southampton
Student life
A green campus, the New Forest and the coast nearby, and a city with a large marina and shopping centre.
Accommodation
Guaranteed halls for first-year internationals who apply in time; Glen Eyre and Mayflower are the largest.
Facilities
Wind tunnels, a 138-metre towing tank, clean rooms for nanofabrication and the Mountbatten electronics complex.
Careers
Graduates join Airbus, Rolls-Royce, ARM, IBM and the NHS; the university has a strong start-up track record in electronics.
Where Southampton teaches
Highfield
Main campus with the library, students' union, engineering and science buildings.
Boldrewood
Engineering innovation campus shared with Lloyd's Register.
Waterfront (NOC)
National Oceanography Centre for marine science.
Winchester School of Art
Art, design, fashion and games design 20 minutes away.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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Start an applicationSouthampton: what students ask
What is Southampton best known for?
Electronics, computer science, engineering, oceanography and medicine, with TEF Gold teaching and Russell Group research.
Is there a Southampton campus in India?
Yes, the University of Southampton Delhi campus opened in 2025 offering UK degrees in business, computing and economics.
What are typical entry requirements?
AAB to AAA at A level or equivalent for undergraduate; a 2:1 honours degree or 60 to 65 percent for postgraduate.
Does Southampton offer scholarships?
Yes, merit-based international scholarships worth £3,000 to £10,000 and subject-specific awards in engineering and business.
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