The University of Southampton is one of the world’s leading universities.

With over 150 years of academic excellence and societal impact, we are a founding member of the Russell Group and consistently placed in the top 100 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings.

As a community, we inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable. Our people are at the heart of our strategy and the impact we make on a local to global scale. We believe that equality, diversity and inclusion is a major asset that will help us change the world for the better. It makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society.

We champion curiosity, interdisciplinary collaboration and transformative education, supported by state-of-the-art facilities that spark progress. We inspire minds, bring people and ideas together and give them the space and support to grow, inspire and realise their potential.

The University of Southampton is the place where research, education and knowledge exchange and enterprise are all linked; where fibre-optic research is creating a faster, smarter internet; where the immune system is leading the fight against cancer; and where resources are being secured for the world’s growing populations and future generations.

Our people are finding solutions for some of the biggest challenges that our planet is facing, pursuing environmental sustainability, and making a difference to the world. Over 90% of our research is of world leading or internationally excellent quality.

Our exceptional students share in the journeys of discovery and become confident thinkers who can realise their full potential. Our students represent over 130 countries, bringing diverse perspectives that enrich our global learning environment. With campuses in Malaysia and India alongside international partnerships, we offer a truly global education experience. Our graduates join a dynamic alumni network of over 250,000, unlocking opportunities across industries and continents.

We nurture confident, capable thinkers ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference. Through research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise, we are committed to shaping a better future for all.