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Welcome to the University of Southampton. This University is already one of the top 10 research-led universities in the UK and has achieved consistently high scores for its teaching and learning activities. We offer first-rate opportunities and facilities for study and research, and a stimulating working environment. We work closely with business and industry.

We have nearly 20,000 students and 5,000 staff based across several campuses in Southampton and Winchester. Our discipline base is broad, encompassing all the major academic subjects, but we also have a unique commitment to innovation, demonstrated by our outstanding research and scholarship at the leading edge, and relevant to the world today.

Key Features

• After the most recent Research Assessment Exercise carried out by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, the University of Southampton achieved the highest RAE scores of 5 and 5* in 24 of its 34 units of assessment.
• It is this level of research excellence that has earned us eighth position in The Sunday Times' University League Table.
• At the University of Southampton you can expect outstanding teaching standards. At Southampton, 22 out of 34 departments were rated excellent or equivalent for the quality of their teaching. All departments were satisfactory or above.
• The Sunday Times commented, "The University of Southampton has achieved perfect teaching scores seven times, a result that compares with the best." (September 2002).

Useful Links

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Key Facts
Established: 1952
No. of students: 19,000
No. of Thai students: 25
Distance from London: 1 hour
Nearest Int. airport: Heathrow
Scholarships: Yes
Pre-sessional courses: Yes
Guaranteed Accommodation: Yes