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University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is a research-intensive Russell Group university on England's south coast, with its main Highfield campus in Southampton. It is especially known for engineering, computer science, oceanography and health sciences, and has a large international student community.

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Location: Southampton, England
Undergraduate fees: £28,300 – £33,900
Postgraduate fees: £34,700 – £38,100
Intakes: September
IELTS (undergraduate): Typically 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component (Law 6.5 in each)
IELTS (postgraduate): Typically 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component; higher for Law, Public Health and Nursing
Note: Ranges from courses checked for 2027 entry; Medicine and some specialist courses may differ. International PG deposit £2,000.

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: 3 Sri Lankan A-levels with grades equivalent to the UK A-level requirement (UK range BBB to A*AA); foundation year options available
Postgraduate: Bachelor's degree from a recognised university: 2:1 equivalent is GPA 3.3/4.0 or 60%; 2:2 equivalent is GPA 3.0/4.0 or 55% (first class 3.7 or 70%)

Source: southampton.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

Southampton offers 75th Anniversary Excellence Scholarships for international students, varying by subject and country, plus course-linked awards such as the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Global Talent Award (up to 5 awards of £10,000).

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Information checked October 2026 from University of Southampton’s official website: southampton.ac.uk/international/entry-qualification-equiv, southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/international/schola, southampton.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirem, southampton.ac.uk/courses. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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