University Guide
Southampton Solent University
Southampton Solent University is based in Southampton’s city centre, with its main campus at East Park Terrace. Previously called Solent University, it returned to the name Southampton Solent University in September 2024.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Southampton Solent University.
Rankings
Southampton Solent University achieved Gold overall, and for both student experience and student outcomes, in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. It is ranked 115th in the Complete University Guide 2027.
Employability
In 2019, the university was awarded 5 stars in employability and teaching in the QS Work University Ranking.
Fees
International foundation fees are dependant on the course and pathway taken and more information can be found here.
Bursaries
There are 9 different scholarships on offer and there are four different grants students may apply for found here. Other bursary options and a full list of opportunities can be found here.
Accommodation
Accommodation is guaranteed to students who start in 2024 and fulfil the given criteria. There are also five student homes and a Solent Sports Complex for students to access for free.
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Students' Union
Solent University offers 36 societies and has over 30 sports clubs
Famous for
Alumni include Ricky Whittle, Jonathan Ross, and Paul Goodison.
News
New for 2019 was the Solent’s East Park Terrace transformation with funding of £100 million including a new sports complex that has sports halls, studios, gyms and a clinical therapy space.
Accommodation for Students says
"Southampton has come a long way from its humble origins as a medieval market town to its present day status as a cosmopolitan student nexus".
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