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The Solent University is a well-known public research university in Southampton, England. With industry-led curriculums, students gain real-world experience that will benefit them in the future. The motto of the university is "Ready for the Future." As a result, students have access to a diverse selection of creative and intriguing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. The Warsash Maritime School, in particular, is a valuable element of the Solent University, which is located near the sea. Aside from academic success, the University strives to develop the student's potential as a future leader. As a result, University students are fortunate to have access to cutting-edge technology while studying in a beautiful setting. Students from other nations receive individual assistance from new study partners, resulting in the development of a strong international bond. Everyone's attention is drawn to the award-winning instructional quality provided by skilled educators and cutting-edge technology. In the Teaching Excellence Framework, the Solent University has been awarded Silver.

Rankings and Achievements

The Solent University wins the ‘Most Improved Student Experience’ in the Times Higher Education Award- 2015
Solent’s Showcase Gallery’s Small Faces Exhibition secured regional Pride Community Relations award in the year of 2017
Ranked 93rd in the Times University Guide 2021
Ranked74th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
The Solent became the four-star rated University and five stars for teaching quality, internationalization, employability, facilities, and inclusiveness in the QS World University Rankings 2019.
It is among the top 25 universities in the UK ranked for Student Voice, Academic Support, and Learning Community.
Ranked 4th in the sector for graduate start-ups
The university’s yachting team wins the Student Yachting World Cup in the years 2004 and 2010.
The Student Yachting team also wins the student national competition eight times.

History of Solent University

The beginnings of The Solent University can be traced back to 1856. The Southampton College of Art was established at the time, and in 1984, the Southampton Institute of Higher Education was formed by the merger of the Southampton College of Technology and the College of Nautical Studies. On August 15, 2005, this one-of-a-kind institution was granted university status by changing its name to Southampton Solent University.

Fee Structure

The international tuition fee is £11,660- £16,000

Scholarships

Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship (UAMS)
Direct Entry Academic Merit Scholarship(DAMS)
International Academic Merit Scholarship(IAMS)- EU/EEA students
Postgraduate Taught Academic Merit Scholarship(PAMS)
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
Dean’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
Sport scholarship
Fee waiver for Syrian refugees
Solent Sanctuary Scholarship
Lisa Wilson Scholarship
Scholarships for MSc Applied AI and Data Science
International Academic Merit Scholarships (IAMS)-Overseas/international students(non-EU)

Facilities and Services

Services of The Solent University are not limited to the students only, in addition, the institution provides several services for the university that it is associated with. Services for the university are as follows:

The modern subject-specific technology and equipment facility,
A well-equipped library facility full of electronic resources and printed resources;
Latest audio-visual materials and online tutorials.
A unique and safe study space as well as computer space;
Students who are struggling with learning difficulties or physical impairments get special support from The Access Solent team.
Support for care leavers especially for the student belongs to local authority care.
The five storied Spark building with features classrooms facilitate lecture discussions.

Student Life

Solent Students’ Union is the mouthpiece of students that takes every necessary initiative for students’ well-fare. The Union works passionately from the fresher’s week to Alumni night. The Student Hub is a central space where students can ask for any query or need. Students can find all kinds of assistance including courses, timetables, assessments, or other circumstances. Therefore, some official documents are turned up by the Student Hub like letters, council certificates, campus cards, references, policy advice, and so on. Student finances run by The Student funding team including money management, budgeting advice, accessing additional financial support, etc. In the same way, The Academic affairs support team provides the facility of impartial information and advice as well as problems relating to university life. Moreover, both Solent University and Solent Students’ Union are active enough on how to cope up with the difficulties students face during their study life. The team is called The Student Protection Plan, approved by the Office for Students (OfS). The international alumni ambassadors stand for giving any kind of supports according to their own experiences.

Above all, Southampton is a city of scenic beauty surrounded by the park, waterfront, arts, music and culture. The electric night-times give a mesmerizing beauty having full security and safety.

Living Accommodation

The Solent University belongs to six halls of fully self-catered residences and all are settled down in the Southampton city centre. There are total of five student residences along with walkable roads and parking places within the city centre, the halls are situated near each other providing available modern en-suite rooms, non-en-suite rooms, Single and twin study bedrooms. All bedrooms have a washbasin, attached kitchen along with a microwave, toaster, cooker, freezer, and so on. Chantry, David Moxon, Deanery, Hamwic, Kimber Students feel a real student community environment among the residences. Private student accommodation is also available in Southampton and its surrounding areas. The establishment of a partnership between the University of Southampton and Southampton City Council leads to an officially recognized index SASSH (Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing).

Transport

It takes only fourteen minutes to move to the Southampton Solent campus by bus, thirteen minutes at University of Southampton, Avenue Campus to walk, and fifteen minutes at University of Southampton, Highfield Campus by bus. Therefore, spacious parking locations are available in towns and cities, Train Station Parking, London Parking Stadium Parking, Airport Parking. Students of halls of residences, staff, visitors and contractors on academic sites can visit anywhere in the city. Above all, the student gets extra facilities like free tickets to travel from one place to another. The public transport network like buses, trains, air services is available.

Public Last updated: 2022-04-30 05:01:18 AM