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University of Southampton (Soton) — public non-profit university. It is located in Southampton, United Kingdom. As a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), The Russell Group, Universities UK, Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), Soton is actively working on developing the academic environment.
The university is among the top-80 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-120.
Soton does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 95 |
| Engineering & Technology | 97 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 105 |
| Natural Sciences | 112 |
| Arts & Humanities | 164 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 207 |

The academic calendar at Soton is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United Kingdom. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 3,168 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 6,122 USD. The educational institution helps students financially with the help of scholarships and financial aid. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

It is not possible to enter an undergraduate program at Soton after the 11th grade. In United Kingdom, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so applicants need to complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.), or study for a year at a university in their home country. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 72. The IELTS score is not lower than 5. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the A-Level results.
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. In order to enroll at Soton for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5. TOEFL — 92 or higher. Soton provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CAE. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 81.
The suburban campus of Soton combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Soton regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.

To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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