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University of Southampton
University of Southampton is a university in Southampton, England, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
17th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 65.3 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Southampton | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,648 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 93.4% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 72.2% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £38,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 7% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Southampton | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.3% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 83.5% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 78.5% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 84.8% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.2% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 80.2% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Southampton appears in 19 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health | 3rd of 61 | 93.3% | £35,9003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 4th of 63 | 85.0% | £46,8006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 10th of 100 | 86.2% | £31,3004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 8th of 79 | 87.4% | £27,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 13th of 122 | 85.1% | £49,40037% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 8th of 59 | 84.1% | £42,8004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 17th of 108 | 75.5% | £66,20059% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 7th of 41 | 90.3% | £34,80014% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 10th of 40 | 87.7% | £37,3004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 26th of 87 | 81.7% | £40,30014% above the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 26th of 75 | 85.9% | £36,6002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 20th of 49 | 85.8% | £49,4006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 8th of 18 | 88.5% | £31,8006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 13th of 27 | 79.4% | £49,4008% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 20th of 40 | 86.7% | £33,7001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 38th of 74 | 84.9% | £35,50018% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 28th of 51 | 85.0% | £35,9008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 39th of 43 | 76.0% | £38,100In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 43rd of 45 | 80.0% | £29,3003% above the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Chemistry, Combined and general studies, Education and teaching, Languages and area studies, Medicine and dentistry, Performing arts, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 342 full-time degree courses; 124 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 62 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Southampton website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Southampton
Average private rent in the Southampton area was £1,257 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Southampton.
Other universities and colleges in Southampton: Southampton Solent University.
Is University of Southampton right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Southampton: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Southampton in the Be Wise ranking?
17th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 65.3 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Southampton?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,648 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (84.8%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (78.5%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Southampton?
On Discover Uni data, 93.4% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Southampton graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 72.2% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Southampton graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £38,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 7% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Southampton?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 128 to 143 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Southampton's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Southampton?
The ONS average private rent in the Southampton area was £1,257 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.