University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a leading UK teaching and research institution with a global reputation for research across a wide range of subjects in engineering, science, social sciences, health, arts and humanities. With over 22,700 students, around 5,800 staff and an annual turnover in excess of ?437m, the University is one of the UK?s top institutions for engineering, computer science and medicine. A founder member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, we combine academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research, supporting a culture that engages and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of learning. We are ranked in the top one per cent of world universities (QS World University Ranking, 2012) and in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, most of our research was considered to be world leading or internationally excellent.
As a University community we change the world for the better through our research, education, innovation and enterprise. We are committed to further improve our position as a leading research university of international standing, distinguished by our enterprise. We aspire to be a place of opportunity and inspiration that attracts talented staff and students regardless of their background. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together world-class experts from across the University to address global challenges such as climate change, global health, hi-tech crime and our ageing population; crossing the boundaries that traditionally separate subject areas to pioneer innovative solutions. Our students learn from researchers at the cutting edge of their fields about the latest world-changing research as it happens. With access to some of the best research facilities and equipment in the world, from supercomputers and wind tunnels to major historical archives, we give them a competitive technical edge. Our challenging programmes encourage the critical thinking and independent learning that are essential for the next generation of leaders and decision makers. With three of the UK?s leading arts venues located on our main Southampton campus, and the Winchester Gallery based at our Winchester campus, we provide an enriching environment for students, staff and the local community. To find out more, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/strategy
Foundation year: 1952
Short name: Soton
Type: Public
Students: 23830
Faculty: 1770
Faculty/Students Ratio: 13:1
Region: Europe
Location: Southampton
