MSc in Optical Engineering
at Southampton University, Southampton

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MSc in Optical Engineering
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Southampton University
Overview

University of Southampton is among the popular universities to study MSc in Optical Engineering from abroad. The duration of MSc in Optical Engineering program is 1 year. The first-year University of Southampton tuition fee for MSc in Optical Engineering is around GBP 32,800. Indian students are required to plan their cost of living (accommodation, groceries, insurance, utilities, etc.) apart from tuition fees to study at the university. Indian students must meet the University of Southampton admission requirements to study the course. Indian students must submit an online application by the course deadline to get into the university.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹38.06 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc in Optical Engineering

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MSc in Optical Engineering
at
Southampton University
Fees

Students can pursue University of Southampton MSc in Optical Engineering at an affordable cost. The university tuition fees for the program is GBP 32,800. Apart from tuition fees, students also manage additional costs such as Hostel and Meals, Transportation, Books and Supplies, Personal Expenses, etc. The total expense may vary at the university, depending on the additional charges levied by the University of Southampton.

Students can check the table below for University of Southampton MSc in Optical Engineering fee breakup:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 38,06,440

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 116.05 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 24ᵗʰ February 2025

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MSc in Optical Engineering
at
Southampton University
Entry Requirements

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MSc in Optical Engineering
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Southampton University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#17	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2026
#20	University The Guardian, 2026
#34	Europe QS, 2025

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University of Southampton
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Fun loving

Internships3.7

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.9

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration4.1

Mathangi Vijayakumar Verified Icon

MSc in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Southampton

4.8

A fun, immersive, and intensive experience.

Tips: There are a lot of scholarship opportunities available for students here. I was lucky enough to receive a full scholarship from the university to study here. It was difficult to adapt to the British culture at first, but over time, with the help of friends and peers, it started feeling like a 2nd home! Overall, I am genuinely glad I took the decision to study abroad in this particular university and country.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is fantastic here. The University puts a lot of effort into making each and every student feel comfortable. It organises numerous events like Colour run, graduation ball, Painting, sports activities, Karaoke Thursdays, pool activities, and so much more. My typical day in college looks like - attending classes, roaming around on campus and participating in fun activities during break, having lunch with my friends, attending more classes, and heading to the library in the evening to prepare for assignments/exams.

Dislikes (Internships): There are various internship opportunities available, but they are mostly for Bachelor's students. Finding one for an M.Sc. student can be time-consuming, but it is possible. Nowadays, it is hard to find a job that provides sponsorship. Luckily, one can still work here after graduation with their Postgraduate Work Visa for two years. That gives one time to decide what exactly to do.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1035

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025Read more

Yash Shah

MSc Data and Decision Analytics - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Southampton

4.5

Opportunistic, growth, and fun loving with academic focused.

Tips: Students should do their own research because everyone has different preferences. There are scholarships, and there are lots of cultural societies to join that provide opportunities for networking.

Likes (Value for money): Considering the fees for my course I feel it was worth it as you will be getting a degree from one of the top 100 universities in the world and also Russell Group university. Also, the cost of living in Southampton is relatively less than other cities and it has all the required amenities.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): If you have around 3 to 5 years of prior experience, then it's relatively easy to get a job with a Skilled Worker visa. Once you complete 5 years on that, you can get permanent residency. However, I am not planning to settle in the UK and have different priorities.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 850

Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 52000

Reviewed on 25 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Internet of Things - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Southampton

3.4

Know what you want to achieve and do your own research.

Tips: Vegetarians/Vegans may have a hard time after coming here initially. Once they figure out the food they want, it gets better. People who don't like partying and drinking may have to go out and put some effort into finding the people who vibe with them, as partying and drinking culture is dominant here. The course is okay, the university is good, and the country is good during summers, but in winters, it can get depressing due to the bad weather.

Likes (Public transportation): The university has its own buses that are well-connected with the entire city. The frequency is good as well. The bus transport may be a bit costly, depending on your frequency of travel. However, there are cycle and electric scooters freely available around the city; simply download the app and use them. They are much more affordable than the bus.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee for my course isn't justified from my perspective. I had some prior working knowledge of my field, and I expected to upskill myself. However, I didn't get to learn much from the course itself. For M.Sc. for semester 1, there are just 2/2.5 months of teaching before the Christmas vacation arrives, post which you have your exams. Then the same for semester 2, 2/2.5 months of teaching, then vacation, and then exams. After that, you have to work only on your final project, no college after your 2nd semester. One can learn so much more by opting for hands-on courses in your own country than paying so much more and not getting the quality in return. Generally, people who are suffering here will still post all good things on social media, which misleads those students who are deciding whether they should come to the UK for higher education. Do your own research and then decide. The only thing that is the MVP here is the value of the degree from here, since this university has a good international rating.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1400

Prepping time for classes4 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read more

Siddharth Raut Verified Icon

MSc Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Southampton

4.3

University of Southampton is a great university with highly qualified faculty.

Tips: The transition was smoother than expected. A suggestion is to try to decide your flatmates before you come here, living with friends will help with homesickness and overall, a better life abroad. There was no scholarship for the ECS Department at the University of Southampton. I did, however, complete two part-time paid technical internships that helped me with my cost of living. The course was decent; I expected a bit more from it, but overall, the facilities provided were very good. And thanks to the less demanding course, I could complete two internships during the second and third semesters. I personally love living and working in the UK.

Likes (Internships): The ECS department at University of Southampton has an active Placement Office and cell that sends out at least two emails per day, often for new roles or jobs. The officer also hosts talks with various companies, such as giants like Apple and Google as well as niche markets such as McLaren and Alpine. There are also some offers from small-scale companies. The University of Southampton Internship Portals has a lot of internship offers. I applied for and completed an internship there, but then I also got another internship from a company that a placement officer sent. For me, internships went great, and I'm not the only one – some of my friends got internships through this portal, too.

Dislikes (Value for money): The course was all theory, and especially for subjects like Web and mobile application development, we expected some hands-on lab sessions in our curriculum, which was unfortunately not possible. The ECS department at University of Southampton does not provide any scholarships, so the fee that I paid which is 28,000 GBP was somewhat on the higher end than what the course offered.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read more

Miruthula Asokan Verified Icon

MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Southampton

4.3

The campus is warm and vibrant and has many on-campus events.

Tips: It's a life-changing experience from my point of view, as you get to meet people from all around the world, and try new things you never dream of doing before. The University of Southampton has more than 200+ different clubs and societies, so there is something for everyone. For business school, you can also get a dean's scholarship of around 8000 pounds if you have 80% in your undergrad.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 750

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

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