University of Southampton: Statistics

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#137 of 14,131 In the World
#40 of 2,785 In Europe
#14 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#12 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Southampton
#7 of 1,019 For Marine Engineering
Top100 For 80 other topics
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Enrollment
21,335
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
30%*

* The University of Southampton is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsPasses in either two subjects at 'A' Level with passes in three further subjects at AS Level or in three subjects at 'A' Level with one further subject at AS Level, or equivalent; Ordinary Certificate or Higher National Certificate or Diploma awarded before the establishment of BTEC, pre-GCE; International Baccalaureate; European Baccalaureate
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - February; February-June)
Enrollment21,335
Full time employee2,601
Student:staff ratio8:1

Research profile

University of Southampton is a world-class research university with 138,695 scientific papers published and 3,860,308 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.

Publications
138,695
Citations
3,860,308

University of Southampton majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
72,548 / 1,927,027
Physics
70,053 / 1,853,461
Biology
68,843 / 2,385,423
Chemistry
65,645 / 2,002,202
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
60,083 / 1,533,465
Computer Science
59,655 / 1,564,324
Environmental Science
53,913 / 1,581,989
Medicine
52,189 / 1,856,214
Quantum and Particle physics
51,555 / 1,333,106
Materials Science
37,144 / 961,598
Organic Chemistry
31,538 / 933,264
Geology
31,126 / 984,714
Geography and Cartography
30,339 / 835,975
Mathematics
29,521 / 831,550
Political Science
28,735 / 689,227
Psychology
28,327 / 943,986
Biochemistry
27,823 / 1,066,665
Law
27,308 / 671,272
Genetics
27,215 / 1,068,429
Philosophy
26,267 / 603,998
Optical Engineering
25,133 / 675,621
Pathology
24,863 / 1,050,585
Sociology
24,224 / 674,284
Statistics
24,067 / 729,596
Business
22,680 / 536,401
Electrical Engineering
20,301 / 455,498
Ecology
20,295 / 716,938
History
20,148 / 456,872
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
19,793 / 455,040
Paleontology
18,626 / 607,985
Economics
17,934 / 468,880
Archaeology
16,649 / 432,109
Telecommunications
15,381 / 348,450
Psychiatry
14,601 / 572,600
Metallurgical Engineering
14,174 / 379,645
Linguistics
13,135 / 304,293
Astrophysics and Astronomy
12,757 / 389,299
Mechanical Engineering
12,314 / 285,506
Surgery
11,920 / 436,507
Art & Design
11,573 / 217,490

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 975 9279
1992 1145 9842
1993 1214 10308
1994 1341 11114
1995 1432 12574
1996 1720 14133
1997 1560 15121
1998 1786 16721
1999 1839 18807
2000 2013 22020
2001 2198 26506
2002 2644 31973
2003 2729 38375
2004 2821 45279
2005 3069 52967
2006 3404 60950
2007 3481 70214
2008 3529 78404
2009 3772 89976
2010 4274 101455
2011 4479 114409
2012 4627 129233
2013 5418 147365
2014 5445 160864
2015 6003 176033
2016 6725 190325
2017 6107 204510
2018 6223 229480
2019 6137 260670
2020 6603 307006
2021 6848 350883
2022 6217 353894
2023 6007 351844
Academic rankings

Tuition

International studetns 17,560-21,580 (GBP)
Local studetns 9,250 (GBP)

The University of Southampton has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Southampton.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Archaeology, Art Management, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Geography, Gerontology, Graphic Design, Health Sciences, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Textile Design

University of Southampton alumni

  1. Brian Eno

    Brian Eno
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1948-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    songwritermusicianphotographerrecord producercomposer
    Biography

    Brian Peter George Eno, also known by the mononym Eno, is an English musician, composer, record producer and visual artist. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to ambient music and electronica, and for producing, recording, and writing works in rock and pop music. A self-described "non-musician", Eno has helped introduce unconventional concepts and approaches to contemporary music. He has been described as one of popular music's most influential and innovative figures. In 2019, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Roxy Music.

  2. Ricky Whittle

    Ricky Whittle
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1981-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    actormodeltelevision actor
    Biography

    Richard George Whittle is a British actor. Whittle first came to prominence as a model for Reebok in the early 2000s. He is known in the United Kingdom for his role as Calvin Valentine in the soap opera Hollyoaks. In 2009, he finished second in the BBC reality competition Strictly Come Dancing. In 2012, Whittle crossed over to American television when he booked a recurring role on VH-1's Single Ladies, followed by a recurring role on ABC's Mistresses in 2014. From 2014 to 2016, Whittle appeared in The CW's post-apocalyptic drama The 100 as Lincoln. Whittle starred in the Starz television series American Gods for three seasons.

  3. John Nettles

    John Nettles
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1943-.. (age 81)
    Occupations
    film actorwritertelevision actoractorhistorian
    Biography

    John Vivian Drummond Nettles, OBE, is an English actor and author. He is best known for his starring roles as detectives in the crime drama television series Bergerac (1981–1991) in the title role, and Midsomer Murders (1997–2011) as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby. He has also narrated several television series.

  4. Adrian Newey

    Adrian Newey
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1958-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    designerengineerracing automobile driverautomotive engineer
    Biography

    Adrian Martin Newey, is a British Formula One engineer. He is the chief technical officer of the Red Bull Racing F1 team. Newey has worked in both Formula One and IndyCar racing as a race engineer, aerodynamicist, designer, and technical director; he has enjoyed success in both categories.

All 100 notable alumni

University of Southampton faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts & Humanities Archaeology, Art Management, Chinese, English, Fashion Design, Film, French, German, Graphic Design, History, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese, Spanish, Textile Design, Visual Arts
Faculty : Engineering and Physical Sciences Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy and Space Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Optical Technology, Physics, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Speech Therapy and Audiology
Faculty : Medicine Medicine
Faculty : Natural and Environmental Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Health Education, Health Sciences, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Faculty : Social Sciences Accountancy, Business Administration, Education, Finance, Geography, Law, Management, Mathematics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics

General information

Founded 1952
Accreditation Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Motto Strenuis Ardua Cedunt
The Heights Yield to Endeavour

Location and contacts

Address University Road
Southampton, SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
City population 271,000

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