University of Southampton

Yes. Currently, it has over 10,000 international students from more than 130 countries, out of the total student strength of over 24,000 students. It is a truly international institution with a global reputation for excellence in leading-edge research.  

A few unofficial sources have mentioned that Southampton University acceptance rate is around 84%. This acceptance rate signifies that the university is less selective while granting admission. So, to take admission to this university, the applicants must meet the general entry requirements and as a prior step should have a strong academic record. The general entry requirements for admission to this university include passing out Class 12 for admission to the UG course. For admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree.

Yes, you can work at Southampton University while studying. Students can find a lot of part-time jobs in and around campus and Southampton. A few limitation that international students have to follow is that they can work up to 20 hours per week during term time. A few of the on-campus jobs for Southampton University students are student ambassador, becoming a part of the student co-design panel, working with the Students’ Union or taking on jobs like catering or guest lecturer.

Southampton University graduates are working in diversified job sectors such as Business Development, IT, Engineering, etc. Here are some of the other industries where this university’s graduates are employed:

• Operations
• Healthcare Services
• Business Development
• Sales
•  IT
• Finance
• Community and Social Services
• Marketing
• Engineering
• Media and Communication
• Consulting
• HR
• Entrepreneurship

Southampton University graduates are working in the companies  given below:

The average professional level full-time starting salary for a Southampton University graduate was £28,000, when surveyed in 2020. Also, according to unofficial sources, the average Southampton University graduates salary is £22,000 per year. The estimated total pay range for a graduate student at this university is £11,000 – £27,000. According to the statistics for UG level graduates, 95% are either employed or in further studies.

Southampton University one-year placements will allow students to complete a work placement between years 2 and 3 as a part of the degree (subject to the eligibility of the course), helping students to develop work-based skills and graduate with year in employment in the degree transcript. Most of these placements are paid with average salaries between £18,000 – £21,000.

The University of Southampton processes applications submitted by candidates in two to six weeks. Because of the huge number received at that time, applications submitted in January, particularly close the UCAS equal consideration deadline, may take significantly longer to process.

You will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day either after you apply or if you are granted an offer to study, depending on your degree and the time of year you apply. You may be needed to attend an interview for some topics. If this is the case, the faculty will contact you personally. If you are made an offer, you will have to accept it.