Annually, about 400 Indian students enroll in the University of Southampton (UK) which was ranked 81st in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and 16th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2023.
From 130 countries, with nearly about 10,000 international students, the University has over 360 programmers across five faculties based across seven campuses, including one in Malaysia.
The University of Southampton offers standalone three-year Bachelor programs or as four-year integrated Master’s options, including placement years and study abroad options.
In an interview, Kieron Broadhead, Senior Executive Director, at the University of Southampton (UK) talks about the University’s most popular scholarships and programs and when to start applying and the importance of Statement of Purpose (SOP).
The University of Southampton has five faculties: Faculty of Environment and Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and offers a wide range of quality courses from engineering, aeronautics, social sciences arts and humanities.
Our most popular courses for Indian students are MA Design Management, MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences, MSc Computer Science, MSc Data and Decision Analytics, MEng Computer Science and MEng Mechanical Engineering,
We generally encourage students to apply between September and February but if a student is interested in applying for our Presidential or Dean competitive scholarships then it is better to apply by the end of December.
It is important for students to do an English Language test, so that they can prove their English proficiency. For undergraduate students, we accept the main boards such as ISC/HSE/CBSE XII marks in English 70%. But within two years the student must graduate.
For Postgraduates, if a student graduated within two years of starting their Master’s course, then we accept a Medium of Instruction letter from their institution confirming their course was taught and assessed in English.
A personal statement or statement of purpose is an essential part of a student’s application and is an opportunity for a student to promote themselves to their chosen university.
The University is looking for all-rounded students who are not just focused on academic qualities but also on their hobbies and interests, including volunteering or community work.
We have over 350 clubs and societies, At the University of Southampton, which gives students the chance to explore themselves more than anything.
For students with disabilities, health issues and mental health conditions, the University of Southampton offers a wide range of support.
International students can work up to 20 hours per week in term time and full time during the holidays. At the end of their study in any role, both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students have the right to work for two years in the UK. Postgraduate research students can stay back for three years.
For undergraduates, the application process is via UCAS and there are many ways on how to apply on their website. The University of Southampton also works with education partners who supports students with their application.
If you have a question about studying at the University of Southampton regarding the courses which you are interested in, and what it’s like living in halls, then log on to the University’s website, and chat with our international students online and find out more about their experience.
