Transcript Welcome to the University of Southampton www.soton.ac.uk

2010 QICF
University of
Southampton
Welcome to the
University of Southampton
www.soton.ac.uk
What does the University of
Southampton offer?
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Founded in 1862 as Hartley
Institute
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Ranked 15th (Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2010)
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Ranked 90th in the world - Times
Higher World University
Rankings 2010 )
Our location
• Located on the South
Coast of England.
• Just over an hour away
from London.
• Airport Links to Mainland
Europe.
London
Southampton
Why the University of
Southampton?
• Member of Russell Group
• International university - founding member
of WUN
• Currently investing £200 million on campus
improvements
• World leading research centres – NOC, ORC,
ISVR
• 12 spin-out companies from Southampton
since 2000
A Research-Led University
Pioneering research and education
in a wide range of disciplines:
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Medicine and Health
Biological Sciences
Engineering
Mathematics
Law
Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Levels of Study
• Foundation course – 1 year
• Bachelors – 3 to 5 years
• Masters – 1 year (MA, MSc,
MBA, LLM)
• Research (MPhil & PhD) – 2
to 4 years
Foundation Courses
Entry requirements
• Good marks in school (around 80%)
• LASS Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.0
• Eng Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5
• Science Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5
How to apply
• Through UCAS at www.ucas.co.uk
• Can apply for LASS Foundation course direct
Deadline
• 30 June 2010
• Best to apply earlier
Undergraduate Courses
Entry requirements
• Good marks in school (around 80%)
• Pass recognized foundation programme
• IELTS 6.5/equivalent
How to apply
• Through UCAS
• www.ucas.co.uk
Deadline
• 30 June 2010
• Best to apply earlier
Postgraduate Courses
Entry Requirements
• GPA 3.0/4.0 – 3.75/5.0 in Bachelors to be awarded from a recognized
institution
• 2.8/4.0 & 3.25/5.0 with two or more years of experience from a
recognized institution
• IELTS 6.5/equivalent
How to Apply
• Online
https://www.sturec.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPRD1/bzsksrch.p_search
Deadline
• May 2011
Multi-campus University
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Highfield
Avenue
Boldrewood
National Oceanography
Centre
• Southampton General
Hospital
• Winchester School of Art
Accommodation
• Accommodation guaranteed for all
international students for duration of
course
• Rooms are all single study bedrooms
• Catered / self-catered
• Uni-link connects the Halls with
campuses and city
Benefits for International
Students
• Dedicated International Office
and International Student
Advisors (SUAIC)
• Guaranteed place in halls for all
international students for
full duration of their studies
• ‘Meet and greet’ service at
airport
• International Welcome Week
• Over 200 clubs & societies
• Centre for Language Study
Heathrow
Contact Details
Rami Al Mousa
Country Development Manager
International Office
University of Southampton
Building 37, Highfield Campus
Southampton SO17 1BJ
Tel: +44 2380 598 876
Fax: +44 2380 598 878
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.southampton.ac.uk/international