Colleges in UK

Yes, it is not a problem for Indian students to apply for the MSc Data Science at the University of Manchester with a non CS background. 

However, if the student does not hold a CS degree, they will be required to apply for specific, specialised pathways and show a strong foundation in Quantitative and Computational subjects. 

Manchester University offers pathways and the applicants should choose the right one. Some pathway examples are given below -

• MSc in Data Science (Business and Management)
• MSc Data Science (Computer Science Data Informatics)

With 85 to 90% in CBSE, you are highly competitive for the University of Manchester admissions.

This is a very good score for most Humanities, standard Science and Social Science courses, but moderately competitive for courses with high enrollment such as Computer Science, Medicine or Business.

Do not worry about extracurricular as UK universities generally do not require it. 

Yes, the Uni of Southampton alumni are allowed to access campus facilities. However, the access varies by the specific faculty and requires alumni to first obtain a Alumni ID/Campus Card. Listed below are some Southampton University facilities that alumni can access even after graduation:

• University Libraries
• Sports and Recreation Centre
• Career and Employability Services
• Students' Union & Social Spaces

Scholarship deadlines for Indian students at Southampton Uni varies for different financial aid programs. The deadline to be eligible for the India Excellence Scholarship have passed. Check the table below for the latest scholarship deadlines for popular financial aid programs at Southampton Uni:

Students struggling with studies at Southampton Uni are advised to reach out to their Personal Academic Tutor (PAT). They can help with:

• Settling into the university
• Providing personalized feedback
• reviewing modules
• connecting students to specialised university services

If the PAT isn't available, students should contact their faculty's Senior Tutor.

Yes, Uni of Southampton programs come with extensive placement years and study abroad opportunities for Indian students. The university partners with top universities like the Adelaide University, University of Auckland, and Kyoto University to offer study abroad/placement year opportunities to students in the 2nd or 3rd year of studies.

Check southampton.ac.uk to know more.

Yes, students can transfer between courses at the Uni of Southampton. For transfer to a new programme within the same school, students need to consult their Personal Academic Tutor. An approval of the Deputy Head of School (Education) would be required for the transfer to happen.

For transfer to a new programme in a different school, approval of both schools is required.

Program transfer at Southampton Uni is dependent on the following:

• Previous qualifications
• Modules completed
• Grades achieved
• Availability of places

Civil Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Law, Sociology, and Accounting & Finance are the best ranking subjects at Southampton Uni, UK. Mentioned below is how the university ranks nationally for these subjects in 2026:

University of Southampton ranks among the top 20 UK universities in 2027 across platforms. Listed below is how prominent platforms such as QS, The Guardian, and the Complete University Guide rank it among colleges and universities nationally for the year 2026:

• QS UK University Ranking 2027 - #18
• The Complete University Guide UK Ranking 2027 - #15
• The Guardian UK University Ranking 2026 - #20