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Summary
The University of Southampton is in a city rich with opportunities. It connects people and ideas across nine campuses: six in Southampton, one in Winchester, one in Malaysia, and one in India. The university inspires minds and gives students space to grow. It provides inventive education, career-enhancing experiences and modern facilities. The university's pioneering research and enterprise has made a global impact, with its students' education informed by this work.


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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate60%Postgraduate40%
Study mode
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Full-time94%Part-time6%
Student population
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK60%International36%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
17th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000770 77%17th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215159 74%25th
4 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.06 76%91st
5 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.41 85%14th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.71 71%10th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572125 57%48th
4 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164842 39%39th
8 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.713.627th
3 -
Continuation
/ Max 10095.5 96%16th
3 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10083.2 83%16th
10 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.3 77%48th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Linguistics
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Overall ranking
22nd out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10088.6 89%22nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 233147 63%24th
3 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.06 76%73rd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.24 81%21st
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.0 96%11th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077.0 77%25th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. The University of Southampton is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities. Find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. The University of Southampton will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
At the University of Southampton, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to shine in a changing global job market. You'll be prepared to lead, not just because of your degree, but also due to the opportunities available. These include fantastic connections with the world’s most pioneering companies and industry placements to help prepare you for graduate jobs. Southampton also fosters innovation and nurtures students’ entrepreneurial spirit. If you're keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
Halls have kitchen and dining facilities, plus communal areas. Students can choose from flats with en suite or shared bathrooms. Rent is all-inclusive, with free Wi-Fi. There is also the option to enjoy catered or part-catered accommodation. Halls have 24-hour security and support, with 24-hour receptions. Accessible and adapted bedrooms are available for disabled students. LGBTQ+ flats are also available. There is an accommodation guarantee for new undergraduate students who apply by the deadline.