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. It sits on the south coast an hour and a quarter from London.
About Southampton
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.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each) for most programmes; 7.0 for some |
| Intakes | September; January (selected postgraduate) |
| Undergraduate fees | £23,000 to £29,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | £25,000 to £33,000 a year |
| Application fee | None |
| Deposit | £3,000 for postgraduate taught programmes |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £30,400 | Sep |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | Postgraduate | 1 year | £30,400 | Sep |
| MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics | Undergraduate | 4 years | £28,900 | Sep |
| MSc Marketing Management | Postgraduate | 1 year | £27,000 | Sep |
| MSc Oceanography | Postgraduate | 1 year | £27,500 | Sep |
| BSc (Hons) Economics | Undergraduate | 3 years | £23,500 | Sep |
| LLM Maritime Law | Postgraduate | 1 year | £26,000 | Sep |
Campus and student life
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.
Questions about Southampton
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.
Interested in Southampton?
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