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We're golden
We’ve achieved the highest standard in the national TEF review.
In two minds about uni?
This is a no-brainer
Our students belong to a thriving and diverse community, right in the heart of Southampton.
We offer everyone the freedom to achieve, explore and experiment - whatever your background - and our graduates go on to make waves all around the world.
With gold-rated teaching, real-world learning, industry-standard facilities and outstanding opportunities to develop your industry connections, Southampton Solent is a fantastic place to kickstart your career.
- Top0for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
- 0thUK uni for sustained employment (LEO 2022)
- 0thin the top 20 best student cities (StudentCrowd, 2023)
The city's safe,
the rest is pure adventure
Our campus is in the heart of the city centre, which means you’re within walking distance of a range of bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, shops, cinemas, museums, and more!
Not only is there tons of stuff to do on your doorstep, but we’re also just a short journey away from London, Bournemouth, Winchester, and the New Forest, and a short ferry ride from the Isle of Wight.
If you love a bit of live music, you’re in for a treat. Southampton is home to fantastic live music venues, including the O2 Guildhall - a regular stop for nationwide tours - and independent venues that showcase up-and-coming bands.
Meet the uni,
that's got your back
Our open days are packed full of activities, tours and talks - all to help you discover what life as a student at Solent University is like. You can also claim discounted travel with South Western Railway and up to £50 in Amazon vouchers to cover your travel costs.
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Friendly support,
and zero judgement
Everyone experiences challenging times, especially in a new and unfamiliar environment: the things that make uni life exciting can also sometimes make it challenging, and we understand that.
Whatever the challenge, big or small, our teams are here to help.
They’re trained to offer practical support, self-help resources and referrals to specialist services – with warmth, understanding and absolutely no judgement
