Location: University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Website: https://southampton.ac.uk/
Overview
The University of Southampton is a campus-based university with multiple specialist campuses; although our main central campus houses the vast majority of our students, we have specialist campuses for students studying our Ocean and Earth Sciences at the National Oceanography Centre, our Humanities students studying at our Avenue Campus, our (Physical) Engineering students studying at our Boldrewood Innovation Campus, or our Art and Design students studying at our Winchester School of Art.
The University of Southampton is a top 100 global university (81st; QS World University Rankings, 2024) and a founding member of the Russell Group and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), with over 150 years of history.
Home to circa 25,000 students from more than 130 countries, with ca. 40% international students, Southampton prides itself on its diverse student community. As a research-intensive institution, courses are taught by world-leading academics, with access to cutting-edge facilities, and key industrial and business partnerships.
Southampton endeavours to develop high-value partnerships with the world’s highest ranked institutions, creating a global reach in education, research and mobility that leads to real-world impact. These global partnerships create a rich international experience for our staff and students enhancing employability, citizenship, and cultural diversity.
Population: 25,000
Campus Type: Urban
Quick Facts
161 years of history, since 1862
Founding member of the Russell Group
92% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent
Over 6,500 international students from 135 countries
Top 15 UK university and top 80 of universities worldwide
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Undergraduate Information
US Entry Requirements
To be considered for a place on one of our undergraduate (bachelors) degrees, we typically require three grades or test scores from a possible combination of AP, SAT, ACT, Grade 12 Honors Class or Grade 12 College-level class.
We can also consider one full year of College or a full associate degrees pending review of relevant classes taken.
Minimum GPA is 3.2
Min SAT – 1300
3 AP exams with scores of 4 or 5’s
ACT- 27
*Students must have met the subject pre-requisites with either an AP or SAT subject test.
*Students must have at least two tests demonstrating subject-specific knowledge (AP test)
- 326 Undergraduate courses in:
- Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
- Acoustical engineering
- Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
- Ageing and gerontology
- Archaeology
- Art, design and fashion
- Audiology
- Biological sciences
- Biomedical and medical engineering
- Business, accounting, finance and marketing
- Chemistry and chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Computer science and software engineering
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical and electronic engineering
- English
- Film studies
- Geography and environmental science
- History
- Languages and linguistics
- Law
- Maritime engineering
- Mathematical sciences
- Mechanical engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing, midwifery and healthcare
- Ocean and Earth science
- Philosophy
- Photonics and optoelectronics
- Physics and astronomy
- Politics and international relations
- Psychology
- Social statistics and demography
- Sociology, social policy and criminology
Graduate Information
US Entry Requirements
Bachelors degree from a recognized institution minimum GPA 3.0 out of 4 .0. However, the required GPA may vary depending on the course and educational background. For instance:
UK 1st degree equivalent: GPA 3.6 out of 4.0
UK 2.1 degree equivalent: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; GPA 3.0 from prestigious university list (complete contact form for more info).
- 219 Postgraduate Taught courses in:
- Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
- Acoustical engineering
- Aeronautical and astronautical engineering
- Ageing and gerontology
- Archaeology
- Art, design and fashion
- Audiology
- Biological sciences
- Biomedical and medical engineering
- Business, accounting, finance and marketing
- Chemistry and chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Computer science and software engineering
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical and electronic engineering
- English
- Film studies
- Geography and environmental science
- History
- Languages and linguistics
- Law
- Maritime engineering
- Mathematical sciences
- Mechanical engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing, midwifery and healthcare
- Ocean and Earth science
- Philosophy
- Photonics and optoelectronics
- Physics and astronomy
- Politics and international relations
- Psychology
- Social statistics and demography
