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The University of Southampton is nestled within one of the greenest cities in England, with the New Forest, Isle of Wight and beaches of the south coast all close at hand. The main campus is bordered by the beautiful Southampton Common – over 300 acres of managed woodland – creating the perfect combination of a thriving natural environment and a bustling, cosmopolitan city. One of the UK’s top 10 retail destinations, a busy port and sailing centre, and one of the safest places to live in the UK, Southampton is a city that looks to the future with expectation and ambition. The University is similarly forward-looking.

A member of the Russell Group and one of the UK’s leading research universities, Southampton is consistently ranked in the top 10 UK universities. In line with this standing, the University has a truly international community, attracting the best academic staff from around the world, along with more than 2,000 international students, from more than 100 countries.

The University is home to world-leading research centres in electronics & computer science, sound & vibration, optoelectronics, textile conservation, developmental origins of health and disease, and numerous other fields – many of which were pioneered at Southampton. As the only UK university in which every engineering department has the top 5* research quality rating, Southampton is the UK’s leading university for engineering. The University is also home to the nationally important Winchester School of Art, the National Oceanography Centre, and the eighteenth-century Chawton House, Jane Austen’s literary home and now a library for the study of early women writers.

The University offers a broad range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, spanning medicine, life sciences, law, humanities, social sciences, engineering, physical sciences and mathematics. The UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education recently awarded Southampton the highest possible grading for the standard of its teaching, and students placed Southampton in the top 10 in the UK for overall satisfaction with their studies in the most recent National Student Survey.

Three arts venues of national standing can be found on the main campus: the Nuffield Theatre, the Turner Sims Concert Hall and the John Hansard Art Gallery. An award-winning bus service, Uni-link, makes a significant contribution to the student and local community, connecting campuses, halls of residence, city centre and main transport links. The University is also proud of its excellent student accommodation and the impressive range of catering facilities at its many and varied cafés and restaurants. The students’ union has a club or society to suit everyone and a huge range of facilities and entertainments – all part of the vibrant and sociable atmosphere that characterises university life at Southampton.

Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 2,168
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as ‘research only’ should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff FTE: 642
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 14,873
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students FTE: 1,403
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘undergraduate degree program’ they should be included under ‘international undergraduate students’ . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Average International Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 15,380
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 3,300
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 6,599
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students FTE: 2,827
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘postgraduate degree program’, they should be included under ‘international postgraduate students’. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 9,550
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 23,490 FTE: 19,021
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 3,685 FTE: 3,078
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees £ GBP 9,550
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of Male Students FTE: 44
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students FTE: 56
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Employed 94%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded 389
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
  • International Office
Art . 0 available @ GBP 500

Art - Graphic Arts, Fine Art and Textiles, Fashion & Fibre

The School is offering a limited number of £500 scholarships to UK/EU candidates who have applied for and accepted a place on the Fashion Promotion & Marketing BA pathway and who are not in receipt of any other scholarship from WSA
Students entering Level 2 of Graphic Arts are offered either a subsidised MacBook, Digital SLR camera or Digital video camera.
Students entering Level 2 of the Textiles, Fashion & Fibre, Fashion Promotion and Marketing pathway will be offered a subsidised MacBook.
Excellence Awards at Levels 2 and 3 and Degree Show awards are also available to outstanding undergraduate students throughout their study on the basis of academic recommendation.

We also offer progression scholarships to enable students who demonstrate high performance in their Bachelor's degree to progress to Master's level study.

Specialisation
Art - Graphic Arts, Fine Art and Textiles, Fashion & Fibre

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Biological Sciences. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Biological Sciences offers 10 entry scholarships of £1000 to new students (level 1) based on pre University qualifications. A further 10 performance scholarships of £1000 will be awarded to students with outstanding performance in their first and/or second year.

Specialisation
Biological Sciences - Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Zoology

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Chemistry. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Chemistry's sp3 Scholarship and Award Scheme provides all students with the first year study texts. We also award at least ten scholarships of £1000 for the first two years of the degree for prior achievement in your preuniversity qualifications. Progress and high standards, along with proficiency on graduation, will be recognised with up to 20 awards of £1000 per annum given during the senior years of the course and upon graduation.

Specialisation
Chemistry

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Civil Engineering and the Environment. 0 available @ GBP 1,700

At the School of Civil Engineering and the Environment we are expanding our programme of scholarships linked to a number of companies, the SUCCESS scheme. SUCCESS provides continuing sponsorships to students selected in their first and second year of study. It includes a financial package of between £1000 and £1700, summer work placements and possible long-term employment opportunities on graduation. Students are selected during the first semester on the basis of an interview day including company representatives.

Specialisation
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
1st January 2012

Education . 0 available @ GBP 3,000

The School of Education offers a number of scholarships, each valued at up to £3000 per annum, to new entrants to undergraduate degree programmes in Sport (BSc Sport Science/BA Sport Management and Leadership). These will be awarded to candidates on the basis of both academic excellence and sporting achievement, either in performance or in relation to community sport development. The School will also offer a number of scholarships, each valued at up to £800 per annum for entrants to the part-time BA Post-compulsory Education programme, awarded on the basis of academic excellence.

Specialisation
Post-compulsory Education, Sport Management and Leadership, Sport Studies

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Electronics and Computer Science . 0 available @ GBP 1,000

ECS will award £1000 scholarships to UK and EU students who receive three A’s at A-level or equivalent results for students with other qualifications. In years 2, 3 and 4 we will give the top 10% of students in each cohort £1000 provided they obtain a first class mark. All decisions on eligibility will be made by a representative of the School.

Specialisation
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Elect

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Engineering Sciences . 40 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Engineering Sciences offers 40 entry scholarships of £1000 each to reward excellence. We also offer 40 annual scholarships of £1000 for excellence in academic performance during the degree. The maximum possible award will therefore be £4000 over the duration of all programmes.

Specialisation
Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ship Science

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Geography. 0 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Geography offers a number of scholarships of £1000 each. These will include:
1. Entry awards, given to those in the first year, based on pre-university attainment.
2. Level 2 awards, given to those entering their second year, based on level 1 results.
3. Level 3 awards, given to those entering their third year, based on second-year results.
4. Progress awards, given to those entering their third year, rewarding progress throughout the first two years at Southampton.

Specialisation
Geography

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Humanities Scholarships. 0 available @ GBP 2,000

Applications will be considered from students who have already formally accepted a conditional or unconditional place in the Department of Music at the University of Southampton by the time of the auditions

Specialisation
Music

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Institute of Sound and Vibration Research . 0 available @ GBP 2,000

The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research offers a number of scholarships of £2000 each to outstanding applicants to our programmes in Acoustical Engineering and Acoustics and Music. We also award a number of scholarships of up to £1000 for outstanding performance in examinations during the course.

Specialisation
Acoustical Engineering, Acoustic & Music

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

International Undergraduate Law Scholarships (Merit Awards). 15 available @ GBP 1,000

International (non-EU) students

Specialisation
Law

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

International Undergraduate Scholarship. 0 available @ GBP 1,000

International candidates who apply directly only (i.e. not through an agent or a collaborative programme

Specialisation
Art

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th June 2009

International Undergraduate Student Scholarships in Psychology. 0 available @ GBP 2,500

Awarded each year, subject to satisfactory academic performance
Eligibility - International (non-EU) students

Specialisation
Psychology

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_mhls.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

ISVR Entry Scholarships . 3 available @ GBP 2,000

Year 1 only, (additional scholarships worth £1000
are available in subsequent years on the basis of academic achievement)

Specialisation
Acoustical Engineering / Acoustics and Music

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

ISVR Performance Scholarships. 3 available @ GBP 1,000

One off payment at the beginning of the new academic year

Specialisation
Acoustical Engineering / Acoustics and Music

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Law. 0 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Law is employing considerable funds to enhance the learning experience of all the undergraduate law students and is offering a number of prizes/scholarships up to a value of £1000 to students demonstrating outstanding achievement at the end of each year while on the course.

Specialisation
Law

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Mathematics. 15 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Mathematics offers three types of scholarships, as follows:
1. Up to 15 scholarships of £1000 per annum for the duration of the degree programme (subject to progress) for the best qualified candidates, based on academic qualifications at entry.
2. Scholarships paying all tuition fees for the normal duration of the degree programme for any candidate entering with five A grades in distinct subjects at A level.
3. A scholarship of £1000 payable to each student upon entry into the final year of the MMath programme.

Specialisation
Mathematics

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Medicine. 0 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Medicine offers a number of scholarships, rewarding students who achieve excellence in the assessments during undergraduate BM degree programmes. About £25,000 per annum will be available for scholarships. Individual students may be eligible for up to £1000 of scholarship funding by achieving distinctions in the BM primary and intermediate examinations.

Specialisation
Medicine

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Merit Undergraduate Scholarships in Psychology. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

Awarded in the first year

Specialisation
Psychology

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_mhls.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Ocean and Earth Science . 0 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Ocean and Earth Science offers a number of scholarships of £1000 each. These scholarships will include:
1. Entry awards, given to those in the first year, based on pre-university achievement.
2. Level 2 awards, given to those entering their second year, based on level 1 results.
3. Level 3 awards, given to those entering their third year based on second-year results.
4. Level 4 awards, given to those entering their fourth year based on third-year results.

Specialisation
Geology, Geophysical Sciences, Oceanography

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Overseas Chemistry Student Bursary Scheme. 0 available @ GBP 3,000

International (non-EU) students

Duration of programme subject to satisfactory performance

Specialisation
Chemistry

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
1st January 2012

Overseas Chemistry Student Foundation Year Bursary Scheme. 0 available @ GBP 2,000

International (non-EU) students

1 year subject to satisfactory performance

Specialisation
Chemistry

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
1st January 2012

Physics & Astronomy Scholarship. 0 available @ GBP 3,000

Year 1 only (additional scholarships worth £1000 are available in subsequent years on the basis of academic achievement)

International (non-EU) students

Specialisation
Physics and Astronomy

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Physics and Astronomy. 10 available @ GBP 4,000

The School of Physics and Astronomy awards a maximum of 10 scholarships annually to outstanding students, based on a written examination taken in November of the year preceding entry. Successful students will receive automatic admission and £4000 annually throughout their course. Invitations to sit the examination are automatically sent to students applying for a place on Physics and Astronomy courses via UCAS before 31 October.

Scholarships are also available to students from outside the EU. These scholarships provide overseas students with £1000 per year for every grade A achieved in A level examinations up to a maximum of £3000 per year. Students holding qualifications other than A levels may be eligible as well. Students applying for a place on Physics and Astronomy courses via UCAS will be automatically considered for a scholarship.

For further information about Physics and Astronomy scholarships please contact the Admissions Tutor at: entry@phys.soton.ac.uk.

Specialisation
Physics and Astronomy

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#art

Deadline
30th November 1999

Psychology. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Psychology will be awarding 10 High Achievement Scholarships, worth £1000 each, to new students, as well as a number of scholarships for continuing students.

Specialisation
Psychology

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#psych

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Biological Sciences Performance Scholarships. 12 available @ GBP 2,000

Entry scholarship will be carried over from year to year provided that the holder attains an average mark of at least 60% in their examinations
Eligibility - First-year students

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_mhls.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Biological Sciences Scholarships. 15 available @ GBP 2,000

Length Entry scholarship will be carried over from year to year provided that the holder attains an average mark of at least 60% in their examinations

Eligibility- First-year students

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_mhls.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Electronics and Computer Science Overseas Student Bursaries. 15 available @ GBP 1,000

Duration of degree programme (subject to satisfactory performance)

International (non-EU) students

Specialisation
All undergraduate programmes within the School of Electronics and Computer Science

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Engineering Sciences Bursaries and Scholarships. 0 available @ GBP 2,000

International (non-EU) students entering the first year of a BEng or MEng degree and meeting the School's basic entry requirements, students who apply through clearing are NOT eligible, neither are those whose acceptance is Conditional or Unconditional Insurance

Full length of programme, but only extended for the following year if an aggregate of 65% or higher is achieved in end of year examinations

Specialisation
All undergraduate programmes within the School of Engineering Sciences

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Geography Entry, Level 2 and Level 3 scholarships. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

Throughout course, annually reassessed based on academic performance, 1st year based on pre university attainment

Specialisation
Geography

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Geography Progress Awards. 5 available @ GBP 1,000

Third year based on student's results, rewarding progress during the first and second year at Southampton

Specialisation
Geography

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Mathematics Scholarships. 0 available @ GBP 5,000

For full duration of the degree

Privately funded international (non-EU) students, awarded on the basis of examination performance

Specialisation
All programmes in the School of Mathematics (including Mathematics with Actuarial studies)

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Ocean and Earth Sciences Performance Scholarships. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

1 year - awarded for the following year based on current year's academic performance

Eligibility - All students. Scholarships worth £1000 will be awarded to the students with the ten best aggregate marks for the year across all the SOES degree programmes at the end of year 1 and 2. Scholarships worth £1500 will be awarded to the students with the ten best aggregate marks for year 3 who are progressing on to MSci programmes. Scholarships worth £1000 are awarded to students who achieve an aggregate of at least 90% in the Engineering Foundation Year and progress onto SOES degrees. Scholarships worth £1000 are awarded to students who achieve an aggregate of at least 90% in the Science Foundation Year and progress onto SOES degrees

Specialisation
Oceana nd Earth Studies

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Social Sciences. 0 available @ GBP 1,000

The School of Social Sciences offers a number of scholarships up to a value of £1000 to students demonstrating outstanding achievement, each year prior to graduation. Visit the School of Social Sciences website for full details .

Specialisation
Actuarial Studies, Anthropology, Applied Social Sciences, Criminology, Criminology and Psychological

Application URL
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html#socsci

Deadline
30th November 1999

SOES Entry Scholarships. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

Year 1 only (additional scholarships worth £1000 are available in subsequent years on the basis of academic achievement)

Eligibility - EU (and UK) students who put Southampton as first choice. Entrants achieving A-grades for their best three A-levels (excluding General Studies), or with equivalent qualifications recommended as standard by UCAS, to ensure equality. If more than 10 entrants achieve such grades, other academic criteria will also be taken into consideration (e.g. 4th or 5th A-level grades, AS grades). One scholarship will be awarded to the best-qualified entry to the OC/GY/MB with Foundation Year Programmes.

Specialisation
Ocean and Earth Sciences

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_fesm.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Undergraduate Special Pathway Scholarship. 0 available @ GBP 1,000

International candidates who have applied for and accepted a place on the Fashion Promotion & Marketing BA pathway

Specialisation
Art

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

WSA Degree Show Award. 0 available @ GBP 500

Students who show outstanding performance in the degree show (competitively awarded)

Specialisation
Art

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

WSA Excellence Scholarships. 0 available @ GBP 500

All students

Specialisation
Art

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

WSA Progression Scholarships. 0 available @ GBP 500

Competitively awarded to WSA students of outstanding performance, who progress directly from undergraduate to postgraduate study at WSA and not in receipt of any other bursary

Specialisation
Art

Application URL
http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ug_int_scholarships_lass.html

Deadline
30th November 1999

Map: University of Southampton

School Information

Country
United Kingdom
Address
University Road Southampton Southampton SO17 1BJ
Website
www.soton.ac.uk
Switchboard
+44(0)23 8059 5000
Fax
+44 (0)23 8059 3131