University of Southampton

United Kingdom | Southampton, England

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Overview

Located in a vibrant, student-friendly city, the University of Southampton provides innovative learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse global community, ensuring a dynamic student experience. With over 150 years of history, Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group and consistently ranks among the top 100 universities worldwide and the top 15 in the UK. It is the 8th most targeted UK university by graduate employers, with 97% of its graduates progressing to employment or further study. As a research-intensive institution, Southampton ranks 7th in the UK for research impact, with continued growth in research funding. According to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 92% of the University’s research is considered world-leading or internationally excellent.

Ranking

The University of Southampton ranks 19th in the Times University Guide 2025, 22nd in the Guardian University Guide 2025, 80th in the QS World University Rankings 2025, 97th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, and between 101st and 150th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024. Southampton is among the top 30 UK universities for graduate starting salaries and ranks 17th for being targeted by the highest number of top employers. According to the latest Destination of Leavers survey, 94% of Southampton's full-time undergraduates secured employment or continued their studies within six months of graduating. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 92% of the university's submissions were rated as either 'world-leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*), placing it in the top 10% of UK institutions.

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