University of Southampton
University of Southampton - Southampton, England
Overview
The University of Southampton is a university situated in the city of Southampton, on the south coast of England. The University of Southampton is a member of the Russell Group and of the Worldwide Universities Network.
In the most recent RAE assessment (2001), the University of Southampton has the only engineering faculty in the country to receive the highest rating (5*) across all disciplines.[2] According to The Times Higher Education Supplement, the University of Southampton has the second largest research income among British universities for the physical sciences and mathematics, and the third largest research income for engineering and technology. The University of Southampton places great emphasis on inter-disciplinary cooperation and on collaboration with industry.
Ten reasons to study at the University of Southampton:
1. International recognition:
The University of Southampton
is among the top 100 universities in the world according to the Times
Higher World University Rankings 2007, which classifies us in joint
80thposition – one of only 19 UK universities in the top 100.
2. One of the UK’s leading universities:
The University of Southampton has been ranked in 16th place by The Times Good University Guide 2009.
3. Research quality:
The University of Southampton is a
research-led university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group.
Of the University of Southampton’s 34 departments, 24 obtained the
highest score (5 and 5*) in the most recent Research Assessment
Exercise, which evaluates the quality of the research of UK
universities.
4. Postgraduate achievements:
The University of
Southampton’s international postgraduate research students have
achieved the second highest success rates among all English higher
education institutions, according to the Higher Education Funding
Council for England (HEFCE).
5. Student satisfaction:
The University of Southampton has
been ranked in the top six nationwide for student satisfaction,
according to The Times Good University Guide.
6. Prime location:
Southampton is just over one hour from
central London, on the south coast of England. It is surrounded by
areas of natural beauty including the New Forest and the Isle of Wight,
and connected to the rest of the UK and Europe through superb road,
rail, air and sea links.
7. International diversity:
The University of Southampton
has around 20,000 students of which 2,000 are international from more
than 100 different countries. The University of Southampton’s
departments have many international links and are active members of
international initiatives like the World Universities Network, the
Centre for Contemporary China and the Thai-UK Collaborative Research
Network.
8. Guaranteed accommodation:
All University of Southampton
international (non-EU) students are guaranteed accommodation for the
complete duration of their studies in the University of Southampton’s
Halls of Residence.
9. Work prospects:
The quality of University of Southampton
graduates is recognised by employers worldwide, who are often invited
to Open Careers Days on campus. The University of Southampton Careers
Service offers free advice to all University of Southampton students
for up to three years after graduation. The University of Southampton
is renowned for its close links with business and industry.
10. Support for international students:
The University of Southampton’s professional services offer free and confidential support for international students.
Ranking
Ranked 13th in The Guardian (online) and 14th in The Times league tables, the University of Southampton has a worldwide reputation for academic excellence and leading-edge research. In the last government Research Assessment Exercise, 24 out of 34 subject areas at the University of Southampton obtained the highest possible ratings of 5/5*. The University of Southampton is the leading UK university for engineering, with all departments rated 5*.
Services for International Students
The International Office at the University of Southampton provides a wide range of services for international students before and during their studies to help them prepare adequately and minimise culture shock. In addition, there is a dedicated international student support service and English language training unit at the University of Southampton. There are also several social and welfare networks.
Accommodation
With 20 Halls of Residence, a guarantee of a single room in a Hall in your first year and top-class facilities, the University of Southampton is one of the 10 largest providers of student accommodation in the UK University sector. Please see the University of Southampton’s Guarantee of Accommodation for full details
Campus
There are six University of Southampton campuses in all - five in various locations around Southampton and one in Winchester.
Highfield Campus
The University of Southampton’s main campus
is set in green and pleasantly landscaped surroundings, just a short
walk from the city centre. Here you will find new and refurbished
student facilities, such as the Jubilee Sports Centre and Students'
Union, the Hartley Library, a range of cafés and restaurants, a
bookshop, a post office and four major banks.
Avenue Campus
Only a few minutes walk from Highfield Campus, Avenue provides a
purpose built environment for the School of Humanities along with the
Centre for Language Study. It also has its own library, lecture
theatres and catering facilities.
Boldrewood Campus
Boldrewood is the purpose-built location for Biomedical Sciences, close
to the Highfield Campus. It has its own library, spacious lecture
theatres, extensive laboratory and computing facilities, a student
common room, catering facilities and a bar.
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
This is the University of Southampton’s waterfront campus, situated in
the south of the city on the dockside. The National Oceanography
Centre, Southampton is one of the world's leading research centres for
the study of ocean and earth sciences.
Southampton General Hospital
One of the country's leading teaching hospitals and the base for the University of Southampton's School of Medicine.
Winchester School of Art
Founded in 1863, the WSA is based 12 miles (20 kilometres) north of
Southampton in the historic city of Winchester, a short journey by
train or bus. Its purpose-designed buildings include the renowned
School of Art and Textile Conservation Centre, studios, workshops, a
library with special collections and Students' Union.
Health centre
There is an on-campus Health Centre at the University of Southampton with a range of doctors, nurses and dentists. Students may register with the medical practice which offers regular surgeries by appointment.
Location
Southampton is a vibrant and lively city just over one hour from London. There are convenient transport links to UK and European cities. The tourist towns of Winchester, Salisbury and Bournemouth are nearby, as is the New Forest and the world-famous Stonehenge. The English south coast, upon which Southampton is located, offers one of the warmest climates in the UK.
Known throughout history as the ‘Gateway to the World’, Southampton remains a premier international port. Its bustling marina has hosted high profile international boating events such as the Volvo and the BT Global Challenge Round-the-World yacht races.
The population of approximately 221,000 includes some 40,000 students and accordingly the city provides a wide variety of entertainment, sporting and leisure activities.