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A founding member of the Russell Group of universities, Southampton has a strong reputation for pioneering research in areas like engineering, computer science and health studies. For example, a high percentage of its research output is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the UK government's most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.

It's known for its undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields such as arts, humanities, engineering, medicine, oceanography and social sciences.

Facilities

The university has a dedicated careers service and offers a range of opportunities for its students including internships, work placements and postgraduate research places. Many Southampton degrees include projects designed in collaboration with businesses.

Other benefits on offer include several computer labs, a gym, sports hall, swimming pool and outdoor pitches as well as an impressive array of arts services. Its research resources include a wind tunnel, towing tank, and microscopy lab.

Why go to an open day?

You can book an open day via the links below or register your interest and the university will let you know when bookings open nearer the time. Attending an open day will help you decide whether it's the right place for you to study. You'll usually be able to attend talks, take a tour, see typical campus accommodation, and talk to students and lecturers. Have some questions ready beforehand so you make the most of this valuable opportunity.

Where is it located?

The university has five campuses in Southampton, one in Winchester and one in Malaysia. The main campus is the Highfield campus, found to the north of the city and a short bus ride from the centre.

Southampton is a port city on the south coast of England. It's known for its maritime tradition and famous for being the place the Titanic left from. It's a lively and friendly place to study with a growing cultural scene. It was shortlisted as the UK鈥疌ity of Culture for 2025.

The city has a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and bars that cater to all tastes and budgets. It also has a vibrant nightlife, with many clubs and music venues that host live music and DJ sets.

Rankings 

The University of Southampton consistently gets a top 20 spot in our UK university league tables. Unsurprisingly given its reputation, Southampton scores extremely highly for research quality and research intensity. 

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