University of Southampton: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 122 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 32 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 12 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 10 of 131 | In England |
| # 1 of 2 | In Southampton |
| # 10 of 14,131 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
32%
Enrollment
21,335
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Passes in either two subjects at 'A' Level with passes in three further subjects at AS Level or in three subjects at 'A' Level with one further subject at AS Level, or equivalent; Ordinary Certificate or Higher National Certificate or Diploma awarded before the establishment of BTEC, pre-GCE; International Baccalaureate; European Baccalaureate |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 21,335 |
We've calculated the 32% acceptance rate for University of Southampton based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Southampton.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Southampton faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Southampton.
Faculty : Arts & Humanities
Archaeology
Art Management
Chinese
English
Fashion Design
Film
French
German
Graphic Design
History
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Portuguese
Spanish
Textile Design
Visual Arts
Faculty : Engineering and Physical Sciences
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Astronomy and Space Science
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Naval Architecture
Optical Technology
Physics
Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Faculty : Medicine
Medicine
Faculty : Natural and Environmental Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Earth Sciences
Health Education
Health Sciences
Marine Engineering
Marine Science and Oceanography
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Faculty : Social Sciences
Accountancy
Business Administration
Education
Finance
Geography
Law
Management
Mathematics
Psychology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Southampton.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Doctorate
Archaeology
Art Management
Astronomy and Space Science
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Demography and Population
Earth Sciences
Economics
Education
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Fashion Design
Film
Fine Arts
Geography
Gerontology
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
History
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Management
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mathematics
Medicine
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology
Statistics
Textile Design
Research profile
University of Southampton is a world-class research university with 161,610 scientific papers published and 5,625,631 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
82,033
/ 2,720,430
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
79,488
/ 2,595,947
|
| Biology |
78,348
/ 3,320,669
|
| Chemistry |
73,154
/ 2,748,509
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
69,165
/ 2,328,188
|
| Computer Science |
67,815
/ 2,340,392
|
| Environmental Science |
61,762
/ 2,225,119
|
| Medicine |
60,524
/ 2,681,292
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
58,031
/ 1,836,569
|
| Materials Science |
40,997
/ 1,283,212
|
| Geology |
35,460
/ 1,362,861
|
| Geography and Cartography |
35,010
/ 1,218,378
|
| Organic chemistry |
34,589
/ 1,184,585
|
| Political Science |
33,254
/ 1,084,618
|
| Psychology |
32,450
/ 1,378,591
|
| Mathematics |
32,289
/ 1,159,962
|
| Law |
31,339
/ 1,051,981
|
| Biochemistry |
30,958
/ 1,469,240
|
| Genetics |
30,854
/ 1,440,742
|
| Philosophy |
30,340
/ 918,800
|
| Pathology |
28,331
/ 1,480,427
|
| Optics |
28,021
/ 937,839
|
| Sociology |
27,434
/ 1,002,553
|
| Statistics |
26,084
/ 1,002,792
|
| Business |
25,390
/ 805,505
|
| Ecology |
23,074
/ 1,000,076
|
| History |
22,822
/ 684,059
|
| Electrical Engineering |
22,316
/ 658,535
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
22,278
/ 672,073
|
| Paleontology |
20,707
/ 831,222
|
| Economics |
20,273
/ 714,395
|
| Archaeology |
18,680
/ 638,503
|
| Telecommunications |
17,205
/ 521,152
|
| Psychiatry |
16,653
/ 804,141
|
| Metallurgy |
15,289
/ 491,676
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
15,074
/ 609,352
|
| Linguistics |
15,046
/ 461,234
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
13,820
/ 389,665
|
| Surgery |
13,560
/ 605,675
|
| Art & Design |
13,384
/ 330,802
|
Annual publication & citation counts
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