History
On 15 October 1862 the Hartley Institution was declared open by Lord Palmerston.Hartley was the heir to a family of Southampton wine merchants. A studious and reclusive character, he had turned his back on the family business and when he died he left his estate to the Corporation of Southampton to promote the study and advancement of science and learning.
Education
Our emphasis on research-led teaching means that our students are taught the latest theories, research and innovations from experts in their field.
Research
Our modern university research facilities, archives, and buildings give you access to the best equipment to advance your research.
Career
We are one of the world’s top 120 institutions for employability. Our Careers and Employability team help you access:
- placement, volunteering and work experience support
- CV and interview skills workshops and clinics
- mentoring and internship programmes
- networking events
- careers fairs
- drop-in sessions
- assessment centre preparation
- enterprise societies, support and advice
- online resources for current students
Top reasons to study here
- We inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world.
- Our people are our university; they are at the heart of everything we do and the impact we make on a local to global scale.
- We strive for greater inclusivity in our community, as diversity is a strength. It makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society.
University of Southampton Key Statistics & Highlights
- #87 Ranking
- 35 PhDs
- 39 Scholarships
- 6,000 Academic Staff
- 6,500 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
University of Southampton Overview
University of Southampton Scholarships
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University of Southampton Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 7 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | 80 | 87 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 5 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | 123 | 118 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 14 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | 115 | 129 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | 151 | 151 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
To find out more about the help and support services we can offer you, scroll down the page or click on the links in the list below to jump down the page.
- Student Services Centre
- Healthcare
- Personal academic tutors
- Getting around
- Enabling Services
- Computer Services
- Early Years Centre
- Practising your religion
Housing services
All our halls promote diversity and equality. We want you to feel at home in an inclusive living environment and have an enriching experience.
You can choose your room type and hall and tell us about additional needs or preferences on your accommodation application. These options may not be available at all halls, so if you’d like more information, please contact The Student Hub.
Library services
Hartley sits at the centre of Highfield campus and is the main library for science, engineering, law, humanities and social science subjects. Parts of the building were designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, famous for the iconic red telephone box and Battersea Power Station.
ICT services
We provide help and support to students, staff and researchers regarding everything IT, from a Windows desktop to high performance computing.
Medical services
Health services are mostly free at the point of need in the UK. UK residents pay taxes that fund the National Health Service (NHS).
Campus life
We have 6 closely-connected campuses in the city of Southampton, 1 in the nearby city of Winchester, 1 in the Malaysian city of Iskandar Puteri, and 1 in Delhi, India.
Our campuses are where you'll have your lectures and classes. Each campus is a community of related subject areas, with study spaces, libraries, cafes and restaurants. Some also have gym and sports facilities. No matter which campus your studies are based at, you can use the facilities at any campus.
Sports facilities
The University is proud to offer a wide range of modern sporting facilities for our staff, students and wider community to use. Our partnership with the Active Nation network also gives some members access to additional gyms and swimming pools.
Student clubs
The University is proud to offer a wide range of modern sporting facilities for our staff, students and wider community to use. Our partnership with the Active Nation network also gives some members access to additional gyms and swimming pools.
Our Students' Union (SUSU) sits at the heart of campus life. It's run by students, for students. The main SUSU building sits on Highfield Campus, but the union has social spaces, services and events across our campuses.
University of Southampton Campus Locations
University of Southampton Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 91 reviews
- 5 Star 46 Reviews
- 4 Star 38 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.5
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
- Student Diversity 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.4
- Career Development 4.4
Southampton
Very satisfying .i love the environment and the scenery
My school’s experience
1. Improved from third to second class. 2. Challenging yet rewarding study life. 3. Academic growth through perseverance. 4. A transformative learning experience. 5. From poor start to proud finish.
Lively nights, join societies
I love this university and would definitely recommend it. However, if you are looking for more daytime activities, you usually need to join a society to get involved. The nightlife, on the other hand, is lively and has something for everyone.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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