Master of Business Administration 

at Southampton University, Southampton

The MBA fees at University of Southampton is INR 30.15 L for 1 year. Students need to apply through the online application system of University of Southampton.

With the following entry requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree (2:2 degree)
• 3 years of work experience
• English language scores
• Rest of the documents will be same as for other postgraduate courses

The acceptance rate at the University of Southampton stands at 84% making it an easy university to target. The high acceptance rate suggests that this university accepts 8.4 students out of every 10 applicants. However, it is suggested to international students to make their applications unique and holistic. Below are the admission requirements for this university: 

International student admission requirement: 

• High school degree with 75% or above in Class 12 (CBSE/CISCE)/Bachelor's degree with at least 60% (India)
• English Language Proficiency by taking tests like IELTS/TOEFL, or PTE Academic 
• Personal statement and References 
• Application via UCAS

The application fee depends on the various degree level.

For undergraduates: There is a £27 for any choice UCAS fee.

For postgraduates: There is a £50 non-refundable application assessment charge.

University of Southampton is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars:

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.

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

Yes, they do have a variety of scholarships and awards depending on the course and on the eligibility of student for international applicants.

They have both merit and competitive based scholarships.

For UG

Merit scholarships

International students can apply for the merit scholarships listed below, which can save them up to £3,000 on their first year's tuition costs:

• Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
• School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
• Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

For PG

Merit scholarships

International postgraduate students on qualified programmes are eligible for merit scholarships ranging from £1,000 to £8,000

Below list is the scholarships by school

• Law- Law Postgraduate International Scholarship
• Mathematics- Mathematics Postgraduate International Scholarship
• Chemistry- Chemistry Postgraduate International Scholarship
• Economic, Social and Political Sciences- Economic, Social and Political Sciences Postgraduate International Scholarship
• Education- Education Postgraduate International Scholarship
• Engineering- Engineering Deans International Scholarship

*The amount of the scholarship depends on your chosen course.

Competitive Scholarships

*This is same as the undergraduate competitive scholarships.

For admission to the University of Southampton, international applicants must have an IELTS score of at least 6.0. Also if English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you are adequate in the language to benefit from your university studies in speaking, writing, and understanding it. 

You will have to offer proof that you have:

• passed a recognised English test with a qualifying score, or
• a first degree earned from a British university where English was the language of instruction and assessment, or
• been instructed and evaluated in English and are a resident of one of the countries excluded from testing.

There are varied English language requirements for various degree programmes. The score below in the table will be same for UG and PG.

Note: Students are advised to check individual course page as these eligibility criteria might change

The University of Southampton and the University of Birmingham are very well known institutions and have their own strengths as well as weaknesses. According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Southampton ranks #13, whereas the University of Birmingham ranks #14. On the basis of rankings, while both are neck & neck, the University of Southampton has an upper hand.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:

The University of Southampton provides on campus accommodation to their students and the cost depends upon the type of hall of residence chosen by the student. The accommodation fees include:

• All utility bills (gas, electricity, water);
• Wi-fi and high-speed internet connection;
• Unilink bus pass for University-owned halls in Southampton;
• Unlimited laundry use;
• 24-hour support and services;
• 24-hour security;
• On-site facilities, including common rooms and communal computers; and
• Contents insurance.

Here are the fee details on the basis of location and choice of hall of residence:

A)   Self-Catered Rooms: Students are responsible for preparing all their meals.

1)    Archers Road -

2)    City Gateway –

3)    Glen Eyre –

4)    Highfield Hall –

5)    Mayflower –

6)    Wessex Lane – 

7)    Erasmus Park –

Part-Catered Rooms: Breakfast and a main meal will be provided on weekdays during term time. Brunch is also provided on Saturdays, and lunch is provided on Sundays.

8)    Highfield Halls –