Study at a Top 15 UK University
University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 15 of UK universities (Complete University Guide 2027), Southampton is recognized globally for excellence in teaching and research.
The university recently launched their brand new careers initiative made specifically for international students: Career Advantage. This new scheme supports your before, during, and long after you graduate, benefitting from connections with employers that hire students on visas, and an international community of over 300,000 alumni across 185 countries.
Students can choose from more than 400 courses with extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad, ensuring both academic depth and practical experience to prepare graduate for global careers.
NEW FOR 2026 ENTRY: All international undergraduate students can benefit from the new £3,000 Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship for their first year of study, which can also be used with other Southampton awards.
All international postgraduate students can benefit from the brand new £2,000 Vice-Chancellor’s Global Achievers Award. Deadline: 31 July 2026
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University campuses
Highfield Campus
The Highfield Campus, the oldest and largest at the university, is the vibrant academic heart of the university.
Avenue Campus
Boldrewood Innovation Campus
Waterfront Campus
Winchester Campus
University Hospital Southampton
City Centre Campus
Located in the heart of Southampton’s cultural quarter by Guildhall Square, this campus houses arts, teaching and study hubs like the Sir James Matthews Building and John Hansard Gallery, offering easy access to cafés, transport and green spaces.
Malaysia Campus (Iskandar Puteri, Johor)
A modern multi-storey campus within EduCity, Iskandar Puteri. Opened in 2021, it features high-quality labs (electrical, aerospace, electronics), a Bloomberg suite, library, and nearby sports and accommodation facilities.
Delhi Campus (Gurugram, India)
Located in International Tech Park, Gurugram, the University of Southampton’s India campus opened in August 2025 and offers state-of-the-art teaching, research, and collaboration spaces. Students study UK-aligned programmes and receive University of Southampton degrees equivalent to those awarded in the UK.
What’s new
Consistently recognised for career success, the University of Southampton is ranked among the UK’s top 15 institutions for employability (QS Employment Outcomes 2025) and is a top 20 university most targeted by leading employers (High Fliers Research 2026).
The University has launched an online career support platform to support students into employment and help reach their goals. All international students have full access to the Careers & Employability resources which include the UoS Career Hub.
In addition to this, the university’s award-winning careers and employability team provides a variety of services. This includes over 400 internships a year, placements, volunteering opportunities, work experience support, and mentoring programmes.
Career Advantage is Southampton’s innovative programme that puts your career first. It starts when you accept your offer and continues long after you graduate.
It gives you access to global employer networks, exclusive employment opportunities, experience and skills you’ll need to achieve your goals anywhere in the world.
What you’ll gain:
- Support with your career ambitions for 5 years after you graduate
- Graduating with work experience, as well as an industry respected degree
- Industry and alumni contacts in 185 countries before you’ve even applied for a job
- A personal career plan designed for your future career
- Verified proof of your skills for future employers
- Access to one of the largest career support services at a UK university
Department and faculty
The University of Southampton provides excellent teaching quality to its students.
A founding member of the Russell Group, 92% of the university’s research is classed as world leading or internationally excellent, placing Southampton in the top 10% of UK institutions.
Its Russell Group membership is recognised worldwide by academics and employers. This attracts top people to work at the university on innovative projects and share their expert knowledge.
The university’s global standing creates strong relationships within the business sector. This enables course content to remain relevant, as well as providing students with suitable internships and apprenticeship opportunities from business leaders.
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