University of Southampton
URN: 133879 • Southampton SO17 1BJ
Overview
- Name
- University of Southampton
- URN
- 133879
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Smith (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor
- Telephone
- 02380595000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ
Summary
The University of Southampton is a prominent higher education institution located in Southampton, UK, and is a founding member of the Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities. It is ranked 14th in the UK and 87th globally according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines, catering to a student body that includes individuals from over 130 countries.
Students at the University of Southampton benefit from a research-intensive environment with access to world-class facilities and support services. The institution boasts a high employment rate, with 97% of graduates either in employment or further study, as reported by the Higher Education Statistics Agency. The university also provides extensive support for students, including academic, mental health, and financial assistance, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
With multiple campuses in Southampton, Winchester, and Malaysia, the University of Southampton fosters a vibrant student community. It encourages participation in various clubs, societies, and sports, promoting a balanced student life alongside academic pursuits. Parents can feel assured that their children will receive a comprehensive education in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Students at the University of Southampton benefit from a research-intensive environment with access to world-class facilities and support services. The institution boasts a high employment rate, with 97% of graduates either in employment or further study, as reported by the Higher Education Statistics Agency. The university also provides extensive support for students, including academic, mental health, and financial assistance, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
With multiple campuses in Southampton, Winchester, and Malaysia, the University of Southampton fosters a vibrant student community. It encourages participation in various clubs, societies, and sports, promoting a balanced student life alongside academic pursuits. Parents can feel assured that their children will receive a comprehensive education in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Useful links
- Terms & conditions (governance)
- Inclusion and respectful behaviour policy (governance)
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- Electrochemical sensing of the sea surface microlayer (sen)
- Enhancing UAV manoeuvres and control using distributed sensor arrays (sen)
- Information theoretic methods for sensor management (sen)
- Mechanical effects in the surf zone - in situ electrochemical sensing (sen)
- Nanomaterials sensors for biomedicine and/or the environment (sen)
- Ocean methane sensing using novel surface plasmon resonance technology (sen)
- Ocean physics and ecology: can robots disentangle the mix? (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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