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Public university

University of Southampton

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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QS ranking
81
Acceptance rate
12%
Tuition fee
USD26,832/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Southampton is located in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Medicine (non-specific), Computer science, Electrical and electronic engineering, Finance and Psychology (non-specific). This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 22,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
76%
24%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Malaysia

  3. 3.

    Germany

  4. 4.

    Romania

  5. 5.

    Hong Kong

Student gender

In this university

53%
47%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

14 : 1
14 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 758.3 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 16.6 mn

University website

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Medicine (non-specific)

  2. 2.

    Computer science

  3. 3.

    Electrical and electronic engineering

  4. 4.

    Finance

  5. 5.

    Psychology (non-specific)

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

5

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

141acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

42

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Career

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

10

Football / Track fields

17

Basketball courts

13

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

12

Swimming pool

3

Indoor gyms

7

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

10

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,140
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
75 - 83%
Temperature
3°
11°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
70 - 72%
Temperature
5°
19°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 75%
Temperature
10°
22°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
80 - 84%
Temperature
3°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

London Heathrow Airport

Distance between airport and university

97 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 - 3.5 hours
Cost
USD 9 - 228

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

101 - 110

Score

57.7

Staff in career centre

In this university

2,400 : 1
2,400 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

2,400 : 1
2,400 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

35

Average numbers of services

11