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University of Southampton

(3.9)
166 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
20
17
17
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Overview

University of Southampton information

Level of study
Undergraduate64%Postgraduate36%
Mode of study
Full-time100%Part-time0%
Gender ratio
Female50%Male50%Other0%
Where students come from
International22%UK78%
Number of students
26,000
Source: HESA

About University of Southampton

UCAS code: S27

At Southampton, we share your passion for learning and your curiosity to grow in a friendly, vibrant global top 100 university*. You’ll be taught by academics who are tackling real-world challenges, who will support you through uni. You’ll develop the skills, experience and confidence to stand out, not just because of your degree, but the opportunities you’ll find here. *QS, 2026

Source: University of Southampton

Tuition fees at University of Southampton

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £9,250 to £9,700 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay between £22,300 and £32,000 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £31,000.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£28.5k

Average graduate salary

89%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Southampton

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Southampton

University of Southampton open days

Join us virtually or in-person and get a taste for life at Southampton. Chat to our student ambassadors about life here, tour our state-of-the-art facilities and take a look at where you’ll live. Here you’ll discover how we can help you thrive at uni, find out about placement opportunities and how we’ll help you to stand out from the crowd and kick start your dream career.

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Courses

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Here are University of Southampton's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

192-200 UCAS points

Electrical Engineering with Industrial Studies

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

192-200 UCAS points

Mechatronic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

192-200 UCAS points

Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Studies

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

192-200 UCAS points

Aerospace Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Electronic Engineering with Photonics

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Civil Engineering with Architectural Design

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Computer Engineering with Industrial Studies

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Biomedical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Computer Science

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Computer Science with Industrial Studies

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Aeronautics and Astronautics with External Placement Year

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Electronic Engineering with Industrial Studies

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Aeronautics and Astronautics / Spacecraft Engineering with External Placement Year

MEng (Hon) 5 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Aeronautics and Astronautics with External Placement Year

BEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

152 UCAS points

Computer Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site - Highfield Campus

University of Southampton reviews

(3.9)
Based on 166 reviews from University of Southampton's students and alumni
5 star
27%
4 star
47%
3 star
20%
2 star
7%
1 star
0%
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2nd year student

The Student union is very active with campaigns, events and feedback. Thereu2019s lots of club however they introduced a sports pass so you have to pay to be a member and play sports. This has discouraged many and resulted in less student participation in societies.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

I donu2019t stay in Southampton much as I donu2019t think there is a lot to do and feel it lacks community.

(2)

1 year ago

2nd year student

They offer a commuter fund which was very helpful for me as their parking permits are expensive, which should be lowered as parking is very hard to find.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

There is lots of academic and well-being support that is frequently advertised and I attended the academic skills clinic, which was helpful. I donu2019t know about other services as I donu2019t use them.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Thereu2019s only two main study areas that are usually very busy, they could increase the study rooms available and make it niceee atmosphere, compared to other universities. I donu2019t know about other facilities, like accommodation.

(3)

1 year ago

2nd year student

My timetable is good because I donu2019t have many contact hours, I personally like this as a commuter. The lectures are always really helpful even though they vary in style, and they fully take on board feedback. The tutorials are less helpful because it depends on your tutor- some can really help ...

(4)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

89%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

66%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

87%

med

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

94%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

73%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

76%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

70%

low

Discussions

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The University of Southampton is a top 20 UK university and a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities (Complete University Guide, 2025). With over 150 years of history, our academics will inspire, challenge and support you and together, we can help you make your mark on the world.

We offer a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts and humanities, engineering and physical sciences, environmental and life sciences, medicine and the social sciences.

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