In 1862 Henry Robertson Hartley founded the institute that bears his name. Forty years later, in 1902, it was transformed into University College, and on April 29, 1952, the university received a Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the first to acquire this status by her order after she ascended the throne.

Today he is a member of a group called Russell, which includes research educational institutions and is part of a specialized worldwide network. More than 17 thousand students, as well as 7 thousand post-graduate students, receive education there. This institution focuses on the research of scientists and, among similar organizations in Britain, has one of the largest percentages of earnings from research activities. Regularly, according to various polls, it is included in the twenty leading universities in Foggy Albion. The rating of the popular publication from 2009 makes it one of the 100 most significant educational institutions on the planet.

Achievements

Achieved a leadership position in all areas with a technical character. Traditionally a leader in the field of electronics, as well as in computer science, engineering, management, and law.

Working with electronic optics, researchers are making significant discoveries in the field of fiber and laser. The Department of Management is one of the main divisions of the island in this industry. At the department of entrepreneurship, which has grown out of a part of the department conducting research on aspects inherent in small business, innovative issues and possible risks. The Legal Department is an impressive UK center for the study, teaching and advising on the law of the sea.

According to such an indicator as an admission competition, the organization has firmly taken its place in the top ten in England. The number of countries from which students come has long exceeded a hundred. Thanks to overseas connections, there are opportunities for internships abroad. There is a department of training for various specialists and separately for the English language. The average starting salary for graduates from the University of Southampton is £ 19,000 annually.

Infrastructure

Southampton, where the campus is located, is renowned as a progressive and dynamic town with a rich history. It is just an hour's drive from London. It is inhabited by 221 thousand people, which means that the attractiveness inherent in a large metropolis is diluted with environmental friendliness and a high level of safety.

The University of Southampton includes more than one and a half institutions and societies for almost all areas of interest, including sports, culture, politics and religion. The Students' Union has its own cinema, as well as two bars, a cafe and even a nightclub. In the sports center you can find sports grounds, a hall with 8 courts, and a 25 meter long pool.

Peculiarities

You can apply to get here before graduating from the current educational institution, or before passing the English language test. This admission has the status of conditional and becomes unconditional when the student has passed all the entrance tests.

Conditions

Each student from abroad is provided with a private room in the university dormitory. It is assigned to the student for the entire time that he studies here. 5200 places are in 20 residences that are built next to the educational campus. Each of the rooms is equipped with a telephone, there is access to the worldwide network. It is possible to choose housing of a different category, with or without servicing, meals, a bathroom on the floor, or directly in the room.

A higher education institution has existed in Southampton since 1862. It was called the Hartley Institute, which was renamed the college in 1919. The educational institution received the right to train specialists with higher education again only after the Second World War. In 1952, the University of Southampton was awarded the Royal Charter confirming the new status.

The university proudly bears the title of one of the flagships of British research work. Also (according to surveys of students and alumni), the educational institution is one of the 20 best universities in the country. The University of Southampton employs professors from around the world and hosts numerous international students.

The location of the University of Southampton is very convenient. London can be reached in just an hour, and Southampton itself has an airport, railway and bus station with an extensive network of routes.

Since the city is located on the coast, there is a port, beaches, favorable conditions for practicing water sports.

The educational institution has eight faculties.

At the Faculty of Business and Law they study:

  • foundations of law;
  • fundamentals of management.

The Faculty of Engineering studies:

  • sound engineering;
  • shipbuilding;
  • engineering in the field of electronics.

The Faculty of Health studies:

  • basics of obstetrics and nursing;
  • therapy for rehabilitation;
  • orthopedics and physiotherapy.

The Faculty of Humanities studies:

  • archaeological disciplines;
  • English;
  • the history of cinema;
  • modern languages;
  • music;
  • philosophical trends.

At the Faculty of Engineering and Physics, they study:

  • electronic and computer sciences;
  • physics and astronomy.

At the Faculty of Social Sciences and Human Sciences, they study:

  • pedagogical sciences;
  • basics of geography;
  • mathematical disciplines;
  • foundations of psychology.

Also among the faculties of the University of Southampton there is a medical department and a faculty of natural sciences and the environment.

How to become a student at the University of Southampton?

Undergraduate programs

If you are an international student who graduated from school in your home country:

  • Unlearn the Foundation Program for a year (your certificate must be at least 4.5).

If you graduated from a British school:

  • Please provide data for exams such as IB, A-Levels and APs.

In addition, many faculties of the university conduct their own entrance examinations.

A few months before admission, apply through the UCAS website. The sooner the application is submitted, the better.

  • Provide a bachelor's degree.
  • Apply through the university website.
  • Make sure you have IELTS or TOEFL certificates with high scores.
  • Provide letters of recommendation from academic advisors and faculty members.
  • Prepare a short description of the research you plan to do.

A diploma from this university helped the career takeoff of politician Justin Greening, musician Brian Eno, international judge Adrian Fulford.

What expenses should you prepare for?

Students in programs with a large amount of theoretical information will have to pay 13,000 pounds per year of study. If you choose a program with laboratory or clinical practice, the cost is £ 16,000-30,000. Students pay for their own accommodation. The minimum cost of an annual rental apartment is 7,000 pounds.

Thanks to the active work of the Student Union, interesting and diverse events are constantly held at the university. You can prepare impeccably for your classes at one of the six libraries located on campus. Having fun on campus is easy. It has its own theater, concert hall, art gallery and other strongholds of culture.

The University of Southampton provides students with over 5,000 dormitory places each year. There are rooms with different levels of comfort. As far as food is concerned, there are two options: use the fully equipped shared kitchen or order lunch in the university canteen.

The University of Southampton is one of the UK's leading research universities. It has consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the country and is also a member of the Russell Group, an elite network of 20 leading UK universities. Confirming its reputation, the university develops a truly international community, attracting the best faculty from around the world along with more than 2,000 international students from over 100 countries.

Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education in B

The UK (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) recently awarded Southampton the highest possible grade for excellence in teaching. In the most recent National Student Survey, Southampton ranked among the top 20 universities in the UK for student satisfaction.

The history of the University of Southampton dates back to 1862, the year the Hartley Institution was founded in the heart of Southampton. Hartley was later renamed a college and moved from the city center in 1919. The university received the Royal Charter, which gives the right to award scientific degrees, in April 1952 and thus became a full-fledged university with full-time educational programs.

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Global Education Scholarship

The university participates in the Global Education scholarship program, thanks to which students of the Russian Federation can receive training grant for graduate and postgraduate programs in the following areas:

  • computer and information sciences
  • informatics and computer engineering
  • Information Security
  • chemical technology
  • construction techniques and technologies
  • architecture
  • electronics, radio engineering and communication systems
  • photonics, instrumentation, optical and biotechnical systems and technologies
  • electric and heat power engineering
  • nuclear power and technology
  • mechanical engineering
  • technique and technology of land transport
  • aviation and rocket and space technology
  • air navigation and operation of aviation and rocket and space technology
  • engineering and technology of shipbuilding and water transport
  • health sciences and preventive medicine
  • fundamental medicine
  • clinical medicine
  • pharmacy
  • biological sciences
  • physics and astronomy
  • physical and technical sciences and technologies
  • mathematics and mechanics
  • industrial ecology and biotechnology
  • technosphere safety and environmental management
  • earth sciences
  • applied geology, mining, oil and gas business and geodesy
  • chemistry
  • materials technology
  • nanotechnology and nanomaterials
  • education and pedagogical sciences
  • economics and Management

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The University of Southampton is one of the Top 20 Research Universities in the UK with consistently high teaching rates. It occupies high positions among the top 150 universities in the world every year. Southampton brings together the world's leading research centers in the fields of electronics and computer science, acoustics and vibration, optoelectronics, storage and preservation of tissues, the evolutionary origins of health and causes of disease, and other areas, many of which were first studied in Southampton. It is the only university in the UK with each engineering department receiving the highest research quality score (five stars).

Southampton is the UK's leading university for engineering design. On the territory of the university there are educational, scientific, cultural institutions of national importance - the Winchester School of Arts, the National Center for Oceanography, the old Chawton House (Jane Austen's house-museum with a rich library and a reading room dedicated to the study of the life and work of early British writers). The university offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate programs, including medicine, life sciences, law, humanities and social sciences, engineering, natural sciences and mathematics.

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