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The Southampton Data Science Academy is a partnership between the Web Science Institute at the University of Southampton and Cambridge Education Group. The SDSA was established to bridge the data skills gap, providing research-informed industry-focused education and training.

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History

On 15 October 1862 the Hartley Institution was declared open by Lord Palmerston.Hartley was the heir to a family of Southampton wine merchants. A studious and reclusive character, he had turned his back on the family business and when he died he left his estate to the Corporation of Southampton to promote the study and advancement of science and learning.

Education

Our emphasis on research-led teaching means that our students are taught the latest  theories, research and innovations from experts in their field. 

Research

The University of Southampton is changing the world for the better, working with industry, governments and research institutions to make a global impact.

We are a world-class research-intensive Russell Group university. Over 96 per cent of our research has been assessed as world-leading and internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework.

Career

We are one of the world’s top 120 institutions for employability. Our Careers and Employability team help you access:

  • placement, volunteering and work experience support
  • CV and interview skills workshops and clinics
  • mentoring and internship programmes
  • networking events
  • careers fairs
  • drop-in sessions
  • assessment centre preparation
  • enterprise societies, support and advice
  • online resources for current students

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
80 1
2024
81 -3
2023
78
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
115 -18
2024
97 11
2023
108
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
151
2023
151
2022
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
123 -19
2023
104
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

To find out more about the help and support services we can offer you, scroll down the page or click on the links in the list below to jump down the page.

  • Student Services Centre
  • Healthcare
  • Personal academic tutors
  • Getting around
  • Enabling Services
  • Computer Services
  • Early Years Centre
  • Practising your religion

Housing services

The halls guide is your one stop manual for everything you need to know when living in halls. It is designed for you so that you have the knowledge of how things work, the processes and services and also helpful advice and information for your time in University residences. The halls guide can be downloaded here, or you can also request a published copy from your halls reception.

Library services

The University Library has a comprehensive collection of books and journals, both electronic and print, available from the Hartley and other campus libraries, plus a range of services to support teaching and research across all areas of the University.

Library Search is a single search service providing discovery and access across the library's physical and digital collections. 

ICT services

We provide help and support to students, staff and researchers regarding everything IT, from a Windows desktop to high performance computing.

Medical services

We have two health practices at Highfield Campus – the University Health Service and Highfield Health. They provide a full range of health care services which are open to all registered students and their families.

Campus life

Avenue Campus is home to many of our humanities subjects. You can find it just a short walk from our main Highfield Campus. The green spaces of Southampton Common are also close at hand.

Sports facilities

Make the most of our state-of-the-art sports facilities to learn a new sport, to train, to compete, or just to have fun. Our Students' Union (Union Southampton) has over 80 sports clubs to help you enjoy sports with friends.

It includes:

  • a six-lane 25-metre swimming pool
  • a split-level gym with 140 fitness stations - one of the largest facilities of any UK university
  • a magnificent eight-court sports hall, used for badminton, netball, volleyball and basketball - the only hall in the region suitable for international basketball matches
  • four squash courts
  • martial arts studio
  • dance studios and activity room
  • bouldering wall
  • second sports hall for five-a-side football, cricket, handball, Frisbee, and roller hockey

Student clubs

As a student at Southampton, you will automatically become a member of the University of Southampton Students’ Union. The Student's Union is one of the largest in the UK, with many services and facilities to both support and entertain you.

Achieving chartered status in any profession indicates to the wider community a high level of subject knowledge and professional competence. It provides independent recognition of your standing and experience and verifies that you are a competent, qualified and committed professional.

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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