Solent University is a public university based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The University of Southampton is a public research university in Southampton, England.
| Solent University | University of Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | - | 6.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 74 The Guardian 2021 | # 81 QS World University 2024 # 97 Times Higher Education 2024 # 78 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 21 for Engineering by The Guardian 2021 # 8 for Law by The Guardian 2021 | # 97 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 90 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -9 PG Programs -7 | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -36 Doctorate Programs -3 |
| Acceptance Rate | - | 84.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6 PTE - 61 TOEFL - 80 | GMAT - 600 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 SAT - 1300 TOEFL - 92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16271 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16848 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12718 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25928 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 36824 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25278 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary of graduates is around 18K Euros. 95% of the graduates find employment. | Graduate employability rankings: #101-110. |
| application requirements | Applicants must have an average of 50% Submit official transcripts Submit English language scores Check program specific requirements | All UG applications are accepted through UCAS, |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Solent University | University of Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1856 | 1862 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |
| Male:Female | % Male, % Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Solent University has three primary locations: City, Warsash and Timsbury Lake. The City campus is in the centre of Southampton, on the east side of East Park. | The main campus is located on the South coast of England and has other campuses in Winchester and Malaysia. Highfield Campus is set in beautiful green surroundings and is accessible from the city center. |
| Library | Situated over five floors, the library gives students and staff access to over 150,000 books in print and online, and over 33,000 ejournals, as well as group and individual study spaces, 400 PCs and Macs, 100 laptops, and even a student kitchen! | The university library has over 1 million books and 2 million articles and databases. These include both print and electronic resources. |
| Campus Life | Situated right in the centre of the busy city of Southampton, the Solent University campus is home to students and staff from many different backgrounds and nationalities. The Student Hub is where you can go if you need to talk to someone and get expert advice on academic or personal matters. The friendly team can offer counselling, funding advice, chaplaincy, and also answer queries about your timetable, assessments or extenuating circumstances. You'll find the Student Hub on the ground floor of the Reginald Mitchell building, in the main concourse. Solent Students' Union is run by students for students. As well as organising things like social events and volunteering opportunities, the Students' Union is on hand to offer independent advice and support while you're at university. You'll find plenty of food choices on campus like The Dock Restaurant, East Park Deli, Costa Coffee etc. Solent has some of the best sport facilities around. If you want to keep fit, why not take out a membership at the Solent Sports Complex, the £28 million sport, health and fitness facility.; | The university campuses offer facilities like gym, sports, swimming, concert hall, art gallery, and more. The student union offers over 90 sports clubs and 216 societies. Students are also offered wide variety of opportunities to volunteer through a volunteering bank. The student union also supports students in finding part-time jobs. |
| Hostel | #Non en-suite rooms - $5988 #Large non en-suite rooms - $6730 | #Rooms (Ensuite Room) - $11142 #Rooms (Studio Room) - $14136 |
| Famous Alumni | William Adkin, cricketer Paul Goodison, MBE Olympic Gold medalist in sailing James Hilton, Designer associated with the AKQA agency. Santiago Lang, Olympic Multiple Medalist in Sailing including Gold medal in 2016 Camille Lepage, French photojournalist Helena Lucas, MBE Paralympic Gold medalist in sailing Undergraduate | John Sopel (BBC journalist), Anna Calvi (singer-songwriter), Andrian Newey (Formula One engineer), Justine Greening (former Minister for Women and Equality), Anjem Choudhary (British activist), Alan Whitehead (MP of UK), Sally Clark (Solicitor), David Kurten (politician), Chris Stark (radion One presenter), etc. |
| City Life | Southampton is a vibrant city with a large student population. From shops and cafes to bars and restaurants, parks, sport and culture, there’s something for everyone! Want to listen to up and coming bands? Head to the Joiners on St Mary’s Street. Looking for a bite to eat? Try Mettricks at Guildhall Square. Searching for that perfect outfit? Westquay has tons of high street brands. Or why not stop into Solent’s own retail outlet, Re:So, in the Marlands shopping centre, for unique items created and sourced by our students. And you can spend quality time with your friends just relaxing by the water at Ocean Village marina, or picnic-ing on the Common. | Southampton is one of Britain’s top 5 cities for economic growth, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It has a rich student diversity bringing together students from over 135 nations and cultures. The city offers over 50 parks and greens spaces and is a great place to indulge in sailing and water sports. Portswood high street is the best location for a food junkie offering a variety of cafes and restaurants to chose from. |
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