University of Southampton
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University of Southampton is in Southampton, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £28,300–£33,000 (≈ US$37,500–43,700) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A); A-levels AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A); A-levels AAB including Mathematics. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £33,000 per year (≈ US$43,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. 75th Anniversary Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships: only for students from United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: AAB including mathematics (minimum grade A). International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 34 points overall, with 17 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: A-level grades AAB (typical offer, Computer Science (BSc)). |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Oct 15 (UCAS early deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Southampton · 88 km from LGW airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (1)“You can apply for a scholarship at University of Southampton if you meet the eligibility criteria. You must: be an international student have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Southampton be paying your own fees”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption appliesSources (2)“All courses at the University of Southampton are taught in English. To study here, you must show that your English language proficiency meets our requirements.”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you are from a majority English-speaking country you do not need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (1)“If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before your course starts.”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“All courses at the University of Southampton are taught in English.”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
75th Anniversary Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 4 years
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“75th Anniversary Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships are available to new international students from eligible countries applying for an eligible on-campus undergraduate programme”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“£3,000 off your tuition fees each year for up to 4 years of undergraduate study”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“be a permanent resident of Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA or Vietnam”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You do not need to apply separately for this scholarship. We will automatically award this scholarship if you are eligible and let you know by email.”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (2)
“Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship Qualifications needed Applicants must have either: • an A-Level A or A* grade, or • an International Baccalaureate grade 6 or 7 at Higher level or equivalent qualification”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You can apply for a scholarship at University of Southampton if you meet the eligibility criteria. You must: be an international student have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at Southampton be paying your own fees”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science (BSc) · 3 years · Highfield Source (1)“Computer Science (BSc) Award Bachelor of Science Typical Offer AAB AAB View full entry requirements Duration 3 years Course Type Full-time Campus Highfield UCAS Course code G400”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics (BSc) · 3 years · Highfield Source (1)“Economics (BSc) Award Bachelor of Science Typical Offer AAB AAB View full entry requirements Duration 3 years Course Type Full-time Campus Highfield UCAS Course code L100”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mathematics with Computer Science (BSc) · 3 years · Highfield Source (1)“Mathematics with Computer Science (BSc) Award Bachelor of Science Typical Offer AAA AAA View full entry requirements Duration 3 years Course Type Full-time Campus Highfield UCAS Course code G1G4”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Computer Science (BSc): A-level grades AAB — typical offer Source (1)“Computer Science (BSc) Award Bachelor of Science Typical Offer AAB”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics (BSc): A-level grades AAB — typical offer Source (1)“Economics (BSc) Award Bachelor of Science Typical Offer AAB”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mathematics with Computer Science (BSc): A-level grades AAA — typical offer Source (1)“Mathematics with Computer Science (BSc) Award Bachelor of Science Typical Offer AAA”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)“Welcome Weekend - 12 September - If you're planning to live halls, you'll be able to move in between Thursday 10 and Sunday 13 September 2026. Freshers' Week and Induction Week - 14 September 2026. Autumn Term - Monday 21 September to Saturday 12 December 2026.”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)“Any student applying for the first year of a full-time undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will also need to provide: a personal statement a reference”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required Source (2)“Any student applying for the first year of a full-time undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You will also need to provide: a personal statement a reference”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application (Medicine (BM5)) | Oct 15Source (2)“All applicants must take the University clinical aptitude test (UCAT) prior to the 15th October medicine application deadline.”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All applicants must sit the UCAT test before the 15th October UCAS deadline.”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Computer Science (BSc): £33,000 per year (≈ US$43,700) (2027–28 figure) Economics (BSc): £28,300 per year (≈ US$37,500) (2027–28 figure) Mathematics with Computer Science (BSc): £29,800 per year (≈ US$39,500) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (8)
“Tuition fees Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £10,050. EU and international students pay £33,000.”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For entry in academic year 2027 to 2028”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £10,050. EU and international students pay £28,300.”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For entry in academic year 2027 to 2028”cdn.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Fees for a year's study: UK students pay £10,050. EU and international students pay £29,800.”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For entry in academic year 2027 to 2028”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (2)“As an International student, we will offer you a place in our accommodation if you meet the conditions of the accommodation guarantee”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We guarantee an offer of accommodation in a single-occupancy room to all full-time students (part-time courses are not eligible) who fulfil all of the following criteria: are new undergraduates or new postgraduates”www.southampton.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Source (1)“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Source (1)“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Southampton |
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| Nearest major airport | London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 88 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q76473 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).