Southampton
There’s more to uni than lectures and learning. It’s a whole new world! Whether you’re living at home or moving out for the first time, university offers a thousand different choices. The people you hang out with. New sports or hobbies. New scenes, new styles, new you. It’s the perfect opportunity to experiment.
We know all that choice can seem a little daunting. So we do everything we can to help: welcome week events to ease you into student life and introduce a whole world of opportunities in everything from sports to nightlife; advice and support on everything from mental health to finances, from accommodation to courses; plus whole teams just waiting to help, from your course reps to the Students’ Union or the Student Hub.
And the Solent campus is both compact and community-focused compared to other universities – designed around social spaces and cafes, it’s the perfect place to chat, relax and make new friends, mixing with students from all different backgrounds and courses.
Discover what it’s really like to live in Southampton as a student – from maritime heritage to vibrant student life, this guide covers everything you need to know.
Discover what it’s really like to live in Southampton as a student – from maritime heritage to vibrant student life, this guide covers everything you need to know.
We’re a city-centre campus, which means that everything Southampton has to offer is right on your doorstep. If you’re looking for arts, culture, sports or entertainment, then the south coast’s biggest city delivers it all – and it’s one of the south’s most affordable places to live, too.
Solent is wrapped up in the city – its people, its events. We’re an active part of Southampton’s warm, welcoming and diverse local community: working with our city partners and neighbours to celebrate Pride, supporting the local marathon, helping put on film and music festivals, and much more.
And Southampton is a great place to launch your career. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here – and our close ties with businesses of all kinds, all across the city, help us deliver the essential professional experience you’ll need to start your future with a bang.
With everything you need for student life and beyond, we can’t wait to welcome you.