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NAME: University of Southampton
LOCATION: Southampton, England
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: University |
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Institution profile |
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 The University has its origins in the Hartley Institute which was founded in 1862.
Now one of the UK's leading universities with a global reputation for teaching quality
and research excellence, it offers undergraduate degrees, one year taught masters degrees
and three year PhD research degrees in its three faculties:
For every appropriately qualified international student who wishes to study in the UK, we can offer
degrees at Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate levels, as well as
study abroad opportunities,
English
language courses.
Foundation programmes are offered in
Law, Arts, Social Sciences (including Management)
Engineering and some Science subjects (Biology,
Chemistry and
Environmental Sciences.)
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Special features |
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 Quality and Reputation
The University of Southampton has an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research.
In the last Research Assessment Exercise (a national exercise in which all universities receive scores for the
quality of their research for each of their subject areas), 24 subject areas were awarded grade 5* or 5,
the best possible. In addition, the University has been ranked joint fifth for the quality of its teaching.
Within the UK, our Electronics Department is ranked number one, while our School of Management is in the top ten.
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International Reputation: |
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University of Southampton
is a truly international university with a global reputation for excellence
in leading-edge research. The University is a world leader in many subject areas such as Optoelectronics,
Oceanography, Textiles and Humanities. Students from more than one hundred different nations study here at
Southampton and our network of university partnerships stretches across the globe.
The international web pages are designed to give information on the global activities of the University.
This includes information for prospective international students and details of our
Worldwide Universities Network collaborations.
On graduation from the University of Southampton you will join a global network of
Alumni.
We encourage all alumnus to keep in contact with the University and participate in events held around the world.
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Facilities and Student Life |
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Support
The University's teaching and research activities are supported by excellent academic services including dedicated computing
services and a library system containing seven different branches.
Our Centre for Language Study offers English language support
to our international students and there is also a dedicated
International Students' Advisor who can help with
welfare issues.
The personal tutor system ensures that all students have someone with whom they can discuss their academic progress.
Accommodation
Accommodation in a University Hall of Residence is guaranteed to all international students without dependants for
the full duration of their course (provided application deadlines are adhered to). The Halls are all located within
walking distance of the main campus, and are also linked by the University shuttle bus service. All rooms are single
study-bedrooms, some have ensuite bathrooms and all have their own telephones and are networked to the University
computer system.
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Leisure |
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 The Students' Union has nearly 200 social, cultural, or sporting
clubs and societies from which to choose.
Sports facilities around the University include indoor sports halls, outside team sport pitches, fitness facilities,
tennis and squash courts, a climbing wall, an indoor swimming pool and a boathard. There is also a theatre and an art
gallery on campus.
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7 points to appeal to Japanese students |
- English language courses offered, including intensive courses throughout the year
- Gain an Masters degree in 12 months of intensive study and research.
- The famous Winchester School of Art, offering a wide range of courses in Art and Design is part of the University of Southampton
- Excellent location- one hour from London (but much cheaper than London), close to areas of historical importance (Winchester and Stonehenge) and natural beauty (the New Forest, one of the most ancient woodlands in the UK)
- Travel – An International Airport on your doorstep with flights into Europe and beyond.
- Officially the warmest City in the UK – according to the UK's Meteorological Office
- Southampton is world famous for water sports such as sailing.
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Located on the south coast of England, about one hour from London by train, the city of Southampton has a population of
around 200 000 and is a vibrant and lively city with lots to do and see. It boasts some of the best shopping facilities
in the south of England, as well as first class venues for theatre, music and cinema. The University's
