1. 2010 QICF University of Southampton

2. Welcome to the University of Southampton www.soton.ac.uk

3. Founded in 1862 as Hartley Institute Ranked 15th (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2010) Ranked 90 th in the world - Times Higher World University Rankings 2010 ) What does the University of Southampton offer?

4. Our location Located on the South Coast of England. Just over an hour away from London. Airport Links to Mainland Europe. Southampton London

5. Why the University of Southampton? Member of Russell Group International university - founding member of WUN Currently investing £200 million on campus improvements World leading research centres – NOC, ORC, ISVR 12 spin-out companies from Southampton since 2000

6. A Research-Led University Pioneering research and education in a wide range of disciplines: Medicine and Health Biological Sciences Engineering Mathematics Law Arts and Humanities Social Sciences

7. Levels of Study Foundation course – 1 year Bachelors – 3 to 5 years Masters – 1 year (MA, MSc, MBA, LLM) Research (MPhil & PhD) – 2 to 4 years

8. Entry requirements Good marks in school (around 80%) LASS Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.0 Eng Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5 Science Foundation course: IELTS/equivalent of 5.5 How to apply Through UCAS at www.ucas.co.uk Can apply for LASS Foundation course direct Deadline 30 June 2010 Best to apply earlier Foundation Courses

9. Entry requirements Good marks in school (around 80%) Pass recognized foundation programme IELTS 6.5/equivalent How to apply Through UCAS www.ucas.co.uk Deadline 30 June 2010 Best to apply earlier Undergraduate Courses

10. Postgraduate Courses Entry Requirements GPA 3.0/4.0 – 3.75/5.0 in Bachelors to be awarded from a recognized institution 2.8/4.0 & 3.25/5.0 with two or more years of experience from a recognized institution IELTS 6.5/equivalent How to Apply Online https://www.sturec.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPRD1/bzsksrch.p_search https://www.sturec.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPRD1/bzsksrch.p_search Deadline May 2011

11. Multi-campus University Highfield Avenue Boldrewood National Oceanography Centre Southampton General Hospital Winchester School of Art

12. Accommodation Accommodation guaranteed for all international students for duration of course Rooms are all single study bedrooms Catered / self-catered Uni-link connects the Halls with campuses and city

13. Benefits for International Students Dedicated International Office and International Student Advisors (SUAIC) Guaranteed place in halls for all international students for full duration of their studies ‘Meet and greet’ service at Heathrow airport International Welcome Week Over 200 clubs & societies Centre for Language Study

14. Contact Details Rami Al Mousa Country Development Manager International Office University of Southampton Building 37, Highfield Campus Southampton SO17 1BJ Tel: +44 2380 598 876 Fax: +44 2380 598 878 Email: R.Al-Mousa@soton.ac.uk Website: www.southampton.ac.uk/international