University of Southampton Overview of the institution

	Overview of the institution   Location   Accommodation & welfare   Facilities   Courses: •English language •Access & foundation •Degree & postgraduate •MBA   Tuition fees   Scholarships for international students   International alumni associations   Entry requirements & application procedure   Where to obtain further information			The University has its origins in the Hartley Institute which was founded in 1862. In 1902 it became a university college attached to the University of London. In 1952 the University received its Royal Charter. It has seven faculties: Arts Engineering Law Mathematics Medicine Science Social Sciences The University offers undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees (Master's or PhD level). The University has an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and research. It is particularly well known for engineering, chemistry, economics, maritime law, oceanography, sound and vibration and optoelectronics. There are currently 20,265 students on full- and part-time degree and diploma courses, 3,100 of whom are postgraduates. Over 1,750 full-time students are from overseas. They come from over a hundred different countries. [ Top of page ]

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