Study in the UK at a global top 100 University*
Imagine your life at a Russell Group university
The University of Southampton is a research-led university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Explore the top-ranked and high-quality programmes in Electronics and Computer Science, Engineering, and Fashion.
*QS World University Rankings 2026
Top 20
World's Top 100
UK's Top 15
Ranked 14th among all UK universities
QS World University Rankings 2026
Russell Group
Founding member of the Russell Group
Most targeted UK university by graduate recruiters
Graduate Market Report by High Fliers, 2026
Ranked 87th in the world
QS World University Rankings 2026
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Why choose Southampton?
- £3,000 Global Excellence Scholarship for postgraduate students starting September 2026.
- Subject Scholarships up to £15,000 - combine and reduce your costs!
- Spärck AI Scholarship – Full tuition fee coverage and a yearly living allowance of £20,780 for top AI talents.
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"Making friends was a lot more easier as everyone who moved here for university were looking to do the same."
Umer, Aerospace Engineering
Boost Your Employability with Career Advantage
Career Advantage is Southampton's innovative new programme that places your professional development at the heart of every stage of your journey, from the moment you accept your offer to long after graduation.
All international students benefit from:
- Innovative and exclusive Career Ready+ online sessions for students who have received an offer from Southampton - develop professional skills, networks, and personal branding.
- Before your time at Southampton, you can take part in a skills-based work experience including volunteering, internships, and community impact opportunities - all digitally badged to showcase achievements to future employers.
- Careers coaching, workshops, and employer webinars.
- Mapping your activities and experiences using Southampton's award-winning Successful Futures framework, helping you track skill development and employability progress.
- Online mentoring with UK and global employers and alumni, including ongoing support after graduation, plus continued access to a global alumni network of over 300,000 graduates across 185 countries and territories.
- Students will develop AI fluency by learning how to use AI tools responsibly understand their ethical and societal impacts, and critically evaluate how AI is applied in real-world contexts.
Turn your study abroad dream into reality
Explore the degree that works for you
Electronics and Computer Science
Engineering
Fashion
- Southampton is ranked 1st in the UK for electronic and electrical research1 and is ranked top 20 in the UK for Computer Science2.
- Gain skills and knowledge in areas such as machine learning, cyber security and computer vision, preparing you for success in a fast-moving industry.
- Spärck AI Scholarship - full tuition fee coverage available for international students, with exceptional talent in AI on an eligible postgraduate course.
- 2nd in the UK for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering3, and the only UK university to combine both subjects.
- Consistently ranked in the UK Top 10 league tables with strong links with aerospace companies and Formula One.
- Benefit from world-class facilities such as the largest wind tunnel and X-ray scanners at any UK university, as well as materials and structures research facility in the new £48m National Infrastructure Laboratory.
- Top 15 in the UK for Art & Design3, 8th for research quality.
- The Winchester Gallery is an on-campus gallery for hosting exhibitions, hosting a range of exhibitions including Fashion, Fine Art, and Graphics.
- Excellent facilities include a video studio equipped with ARRI SkyPanel bi-color LED panels, dedicated Macs, PC and photography suites.
1 Research.com 2026 (metrics collected 2024)
2 The Times & Sunday Times (UK)
3 Complete University Guide 2026
English requirements may vary based on test type, the course of study and the level of degree. All students will be considered on an individual basis.
Undergraduate entry requirements
To apply for one, you'll need one of the following, with the minimum grade or score dependent on which course you're applying for:
- UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA, or
- an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points
- completed a 2 or 3 year ‘s undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and achieved a good grade, or
- completed a recognised foundation programme
Postgraduate entry requirements
To apply, you'll need a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognised university.
Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a:
- first class UK degree equivalent, with a grade between 3.0 to 3.6 out of 4.0 or 60% to 79%
- UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a grade between 2.8 and 3.59 out of 4.0 or 56% to 78%
- UK 2:2 degree equivalent, with a grade between 2.6 and 3.39 out of 4 .0 or 55% to 74%
Real Student Experiences
Mrunalini Deshmukh
Business & Management (MSc)
The course is well-curated and gave me an overall understanding of the business management concepts with a mix of academic and industry projects. I developed my business management fundamentals in the course and also enhanced my critical analysis, emotional intelligence, innovation and problem-solving skills.
Karthik Muthoor Nagendra
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Materials (MSc)
The university’s student union hosts plenty of clubs and societies for every sport and hobby that exists and its extremely easy to find something I love. The transition in the architecture of the campus from old to modern reminds us of the advancements that we’ve had and the privilege that we are bestowed with.
Akansha Sharma
PGDE Primary Education
I’ve been really lucky to learn from some fantastic tutors who have a vast range of experience in primary education and also in research. All international students were provided with a support team and platform named international café where you can join various online events and remain updated with the latest happenings at the university.
International Student from India, Chhavi, tells us what it was like to move to the UK to study at the University of Southampton, and how she found a home away from home on the South Coast of England.
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Jaikrishnan | Study Business Analytics and Management Science
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Sheryl | Study Biomedical Engineering
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