The University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is already one of the top 15 research universities in the UK and has achieved consistently high scores for its teaching and learning activities.

Staff are involved in research activities at the highest level and our postgraduates make a major contribution to our thriving community Our researchers are ranked among the top five in UK universities for engineering and computer science, nursing and general practice, statistics, sociology and social policy, European studies, music, earth systems and environmental sciences.

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Our students come from all over the world to grow creatively, enjoy the many experiences on offer and learn from our professional theorists and practitioners - excellent preparation for a broad range of careers.

We are proud of our alumni, many of whom have secured prestigious positions across the globe.

Our mission: to change the world for the better

The University of Southampton is a world-class university built on the quality and diversity of our community. Our staff place a high value on excellence and creativity, supporting independence of thought, and the freedom to challenge existing knowledge and beliefs through critical research and scholarship. Through our education and research we transform people’s lives and change the world for the better.

University of Southampton

The University of Southampton combines academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning.

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