2010 QICFUniversity of Southampton
Welcome to theUniversity of Southampton
www.soton.ac.uk
• Founded in 1862 as Hartley Institute
• Ranked 15th (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2010)
• Ranked 90th in the world - Times Higher World University Rankings 2010 )
What does the University of Southampton offer?
Our location
• Located on the South Coast of England.
• Just over an hour away from London.
• Airport Links to Mainland Europe.
Southampton
London
Why the University of Southampton?
• Member of Russell Group
• International university - founding member of WUN
• Currently investing £200 million on campus improvements
• World leading research centres – NOC, ORC, ISVR
• 12 spin-out companies from Southampton since 2000
A Research-Led University
Pioneering research and education in a wide range of disciplines:
• Medicine and Health • Biological Sciences• Engineering • Mathematics• Law • Arts and Humanities• Social Sciences
Levels of Study
• Foundation course – 1 year
• Bachelors – 3 to 5 years
• Masters – 1 year (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM)
• Research (MPhil & PhD) – 2 to 4 years
Entry requirements • Good marks in school (around 80%)• LASS Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.0
• Eng Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5• Science Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5
How to apply• Through UCAS at www.ucas.co.uk• Can apply for LASS Foundation course direct
Deadline• 30 June 2010 • Best to apply earlier
Foundation Courses
Entry requirements • Good marks in school (around 80%)• Pass recognized foundation programme• IELTS 6.5/equivalent
How to apply• Through UCAS• www.ucas.co.uk
Deadline• 30 June 2010• Best to apply earlier
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Entry Requirements• GPA 3.0/4.0 – 3.75/5.0 in Bachelors to be awarded from a
recognized institution• 2.8/4.0 & 3.25/5.0 with two or more years of experience
from a recognized institution• IELTS 6.5/equivalent
How to Apply• Online
https://www.sturec.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPRD1/bzsksrch.p_search
Deadline• May 2011
Multi-campus University
• Highfield • Avenue • Boldrewood • National Oceanography
Centre• Southampton General
Hospital • Winchester School of Art
Accommodation
• Accommodation guaranteed for all international students for duration of course
• Rooms are all single study bedrooms
• Catered / self-catered
• Uni-link connects the Halls with campuses and city
Benefits for International Students
• Dedicated International Office and International Student Advisors (SUAIC)
• Guaranteed place in halls for all international students for full duration of their studies
• ‘Meet and greet’ service at Heathrow airport
• International Welcome Week
• Over 200 clubs & societies
• Centre for Language Study
Contact Details
Rami Al MousaCountry Development ManagerInternational OfficeUniversity of SouthamptonBuilding 37, Highfield CampusSouthampton SO17 1BJ
Tel: +44 2380 598 876Fax: +44 2380 598 878Email: [email protected]: www.southampton.ac.uk/international