Master's
GBP 9,000 or 5,000
University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
"Russell Group research university on England's south coast"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#87 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years (18 months from 2027)
About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a public research university in Southampton on the south coast of England. It grew from the Hartley Institution, founded in 1862 from a bequest by Henry Robinson Hartley, and received its royal charter on 29 April 1952. It is a founding member of the Russell Group. Teaching and research are organised in five faculties: Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Physical Sciences; Environmental and Life Sciences; Medicine; and Social Sciences. Its main Highfield Campus is joined by Avenue, Boldrewood, the National Oceanography Centre at Southampton Docks, Southampton General Hospital and Winchester School of Art, with overseas campuses in Malaysia and Delhi NCR. In 2024/25 it had 25,785 students, 17,645 undergraduate and 8,140 postgraduate, and QS counts about 8,855 international students. It is known for engineering, including aeronautics and maritime technology, for computer science and electronics, and for ocean and earth science. Undergraduate courses usually last three years, or four for integrated master's such as the MEng. It is 15th in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Rankings & Recognition
#87
Southampton is 87th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (joint 111th in QS 2027) and 15th in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Russell Group
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Southampton's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
62.6#
Employer Reputation
55.9#
Faculty / Student
40.1#
Citations / Faculty
87.8#
Intl. Faculty
96.8#
Intl. Students
98.6#
Intl. Research Network
97.4#
Employment Outcomes
58.6#
Sustainability
95.1#
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Key Facts
1952 (Hartley Inst. 1862)
Royal Charter
25,785 (2024/25)
Total Students
8,855 (QS)
International Students
2,140 (QS)
Faculty / Staff
5
Faculties
Popular Programs
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Computer Science
Data Science
Law
Ocean and Earth Science
Business and Management
Application Details
UG Application
UCAS (institution code S27)
PG Application
Direct online application
PG Tuition Deposit
GBP 2,000 before CAS
English Levels
Bands A-I by course
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS UKVI Band A
|
6.0 (5.5 each) |
|
IELTS UKVI Band B
|
6.5 (5.5 each) |
|
IELTS UKVI Band C
|
6.5 (6.0 each) |
|
IELTS UKVI Band E
|
6.5 (6.5 each) |
|
PTE Academic UKVI Band C
|
67 (64 each) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work
Graduate Route 2 yrs; 18 mo from 2027
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker route
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GBP 5,000-10,000 (PGT)
Career Outcomes
96%
Placement Ratio
2 years (18 months from 2027)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty / Staff — 2,140 (QS)
International Staff — 38% (QS)
—
Notable Alumni
Chris Packham (naturalist, broadcaster)
Adrian Newey (Formula One designer)
Jon Sopel (journalist)
Campus & Location
The main Highfield Campus is about two miles north of Southampton city centre, with Avenue (humanities) and Boldrewood (engineering and maritime) campuses nearby. The National Oceanography Centre is at Southampton Docks, medicine is based at Southampton General Hospital, and Winchester School of Art is in Winchester.
Campus Details
6
UK campuses plus Malaysia and Delhi NCR
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Wessex Lane GBP 139-253/wk
Glen Eyre GBP 158-284/wk
Archers Road GBP 180.53/wk
City Gateway GBP 186-284/wk
Erasmus Park GBP 177.45/wk
Highfield Hall part-catered GBP 223-270/wk (2026/27)
Dining
Dining: La Piazza
The Arlott
The Terrace
Lounge Cafe
Starbucks (Hartley Library)
B175 Cafe (Boldrewood)
Highfield Hall part-catered
Health & Wellness
Health: University Health Service GP (Building 48
Highfield)
Academic and mental health support
Sexual health services
Activities & Clubs
Activities: SUSU (Southampton Students' Union) with 400+ clubs and societies and 40 international societies
On-campus cinema and theatre
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
25,785
Undergraduate
17,645
Postgraduate
8,140
International Students
8,855 (QS)
Cost Deep-Dive
BSc Computer Science
GBP 33,000 / year
MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics
GBP 33,500 / year
LLB Law
GBP 28,400 / year
MSc Data Science
GBP 36,800
PG tuition deposit
GBP 2,000
Halls (university)
GBP 139-284 / week
Intakes & Deadlines
Undergraduate courses start in September and are applied for through UCAS (institution code S27); course pages quote 2027/28 entry requirements. Taught master's mostly start in September, and overseas PG applicants pay a GBP 2,000 deposit before the CAS is issued. Faculty Global Talent scholarships for 2027 entry open in October 2026 and close on 30 April 2027. Overseas fees rise each year for students starting from 1 August 2026.
Scholarships at University of Southampton
5 scholarships available
Master's
GBP 10,000
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Master's
GBP 10,000
Arts and Humanities Dean's Global Talent Scholarship
Master's
GBP 10,000
GREAT Scholarships (one-year MSc)
All Levels
Up to GBP 800
Sports Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
A-levels AAB-A*AA (e.g. CS AAB, Law AAA); IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each)
Postgraduate
2:1 degree in relevant subject (e.g. Data Science); IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each)
English Proficiency
IELTS UKVI Band A
6.0 (5.5 each)IELTS UKVI Band B
6.5 (5.5 each)IELTS UKVI Band C
6.5 (6.0 each)IELTS UKVI Band E
6.5 (6.5 each)PTE Academic UKVI Band C
Required Documents
UCAS application with personal statement and reference (UG)
Online PG application
Transcripts and degree certificate
IELTS for UKVI or accepted test at the course band (A-I)
GBP 2,000 deposit (overseas PG)
Passport copy
ATAS certificate (some science/engineering PG)
TB test certificate (listed countries)
Application Process
1
Check course band
Find the A-level or IB offer and the English band (A to I) on the course page, e.g. AAB and IELTS 6.5 for BSc Computer Science.
2
Apply via UCAS or direct
Undergraduates apply via UCAS to institution code S27; postgraduates apply online direct to Southampton.
3
Scholarship applications
Apply by 30 April 2027 for Global Talent awards; Business School Dean's awards are given automatically on offer.
4
Pay the deposit
Overseas postgraduates pay a GBP 2,000 tuition deposit online before the university issues a CAS.
5
Student visa and ATAS
Obtain ATAS if your programme needs it, then apply for the Student visa with your CAS and pay the IHS.
6
Arrive at Highfield
Move into halls such as Glen Eyre or Wessex Lane, register with the University Health Service and join SUSU.
Campus & Location
The main Highfield Campus is about two miles north of Southampton city centre, with Avenue (humanities) and Boldrewood (engineering and maritime) campuses nearby. The National Oceanography Centre is at Southampton Docks, medicine is based at Southampton General Hospital, and Winchester School of Art is in Winchester.
Bachelor's
2
University of Southampton
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Bachelor's
BSc Computer Science
Master's (integrated)
1
University of Southampton
📍 Southampton
Master's (integrated)
MEng Aeronautics and Astronautics
Master's
1
University of Southampton
📍 Southampton
Master's
MSc Data Science
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