University of Southampton

University of Southampton is by any measure one of the world’s leading universities. We are consistently ranked in the Top 100 universities worldwide*, a global centre for excellence in research and education and a founding member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group. The university was founded in 1862 and was the first UK university to gain chartered status from the Queen in 1952.

Situated on the warm south coast of England and 1 hour 20 minutes’ train ride from London, Southampton is a thriving modern and safe city. We are proud of our diverse student community: over 30% of our students are international, representing over 135 different countries.

Ranked in the top 20 overall in the UK**, we offer over 750 academically rigorous courses covering a wide range of disciplines. Our award winning Careers Service offers you a solid starting point for you future career and a wide range of work experience options. We have strong links with industry and offer a range of work and industrial placements to our undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as opportunities for summer internships.

Join us and you will gain transferable skills that employers really want and develop critical thinking and independent learning skills that are essential for future leaders and decision makers. With our 300+ clubs and societies and 400+ international exchange and summer school links with grants and scholarships available, come and discover a new world.

 

Locations

Highfield Campus – Southampton, England (UK)

Other campuses:

  • Southampton, England (UK) – Avenue Campus; Boldrewood Innovation Campus; University Hospital Southampton; Waterfront Campus
  • Winchester, England (UK)
  • Johor, Malaysia

 

Schools/ Faculties 

  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • University of Southampton Malaysia

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Rankings

Ranking Subjects/ Topics Resource
80th University in the world QS World University Ranking 2025
38th Earth and Marine Sciences in the world QS World University Ranking 2024
48th Statistics and Operational Reshearch in the world QS World University Ranking 2024
60th Physics and Astronomy in the world QS World University Ranking 2024
Top 100 Physical Sciences in the world Times Higher Education 2024
Top 100 Social Sciences in the world Times Higher Education 2024
20th University in the UK The Guardian University Guide 2024
4th Manufacturing & Production Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
4th Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
5th Civil Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
6th Linguistics in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
6th Complementary Medicine in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
6th Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
8th Mechanical Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
9th Marketing in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025