University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is a leading university located on the south coast of England. Founded in 1862 and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, Southampton has become one of the UK’s leading research universities, offering a world-class education to students from around the world. Adding to its appeal, the university’s modern campus is located close to the coast and just over an hour away from London.  

Southampton is recognised for its strong sense of community, with students from more than 135 countries calling it home. The university fosters a supportive environment with excellent student services, career development programmes, and extracurricular opportunities.  

Why choose the University of Southampton as a Chevening scholar? 

For Chevening scholars, the University of Southampton offers an exceptional postgraduate experience, particularly for those interested in science, engineering, computer science, medicine, law, management, education, art, humanities, and social sciences. Known for its world-leading research, Southampton offers Chevening scholars the opportunity to work with experts in their fields, contributing to projects that have real-world implications. 

Southampton also provides a wealth of career-focused opportunities tailored to the needs of postgraduate students. The university also has excellent connections with industry, offering networking opportunities and internships that help students stand out to employers. 

Southampton has been a proud Chevening partner since 1984, supporting more than 300 Chevening scholars in this time. 

What can you study? 

With a Chevening Scholarship, you can study any Chevening-eligible course at the University of Southampton.    

What do scholars have to say?

Name: Eyad Al Khayat

Nationality: Syrian

Course: MSc Data Science

‘The first thing that made me consider Uni of Southampton was the programme I was interested in doing (MSc Data Science). The course structure of the programme was designed in a way that allowed me to choose courses that best matched my interests and strengths. In addition to the university’s high research output, I found that Uni of Southampton attracts students from all over the world, which is something that will contribute to positively to my Chevening experience and allows me to build a professional network of likeminded individuals.’

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How to apply 

If you’re interested in studying at the University of Southampton with a fully funded Chevening Scholarship, our application guidance takes you through everything you need to know.