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The Southampton Solent University QS Ranking 2026 is #651 among universities in Europe, and #175 among Northern European Universities. Year-on-Year rank changes to the Solent University's QS rank can be seen below:

The University of Portsmouth, there in the city of Portsmouth, is an affordable place to live, especially when compared to other coastal cities like Brighton or major economic hubs such as London. 

• The average rent ranges from GBP 500 to GBP 700 (INR 64.7K to INR 90.6K).
• Food and Groceries generally cost between GBP 200 and GBP 300 (INR 25.8 and INR 38.8K).

(GBP 1 = INR 129.49)

The University of Portsmouth is considered a popular choice for Indian students to live in. It offers strong career support, affordable tuition fees (INR 25 L ) and a high employment rate. 

The city of Portsmouth has a welcoming community where Indian students celebrate the cultural festivals and find genuine, authentic food. 

To get into, Indian students generally need 70 to 75% in their class 12th exams or a UG degree for postgraduate courses.

While the University of Southampton is very prestigious and also a part of the Russell Group of Institutions (top 24 universities in the UK), it does not rank among the top 10 in the world. As per QS Rankings 2027, the University of Southampton is ranked at #111 which is a decline and it has also fallen below the top 100 unis.

In 2026, the University of Southampton QS Ranking was #87. In the UK, this university ranks #14. 

Yes, the University of Portsmouth is a good university for Indian students and it is popularly known for its 5-star QS ratings in areas like teaching, employability and a high acceptance rate. 

The reasons for choosing Portsmouth are given below - 

• A 93% employability rate 
• Affordable living compared to other citiies in London
• Known for STEM subjects like Engineering, IT, Business and Supply Chain Management. 

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.

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

Portsmouth University MSc in International Management entry requirements are-

• A Bachelor's degree with at least second class Honors
• 75% in Class 12 English or IELTS score with 6.5

Students can directly apply for this course via the universit's direct application. 

Over 31,000 students are there at the Uni of Portsmouth. More than 5,000 international students hailing from 150 countries are there at this university. The Uni of Portsmouth is a great choice for Indian students as it has received 5 stars in the QS rating. As per a survey in 2025, Portsmouth Uni ranks among the Top 5 for PG research student satisfaction.