Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Southampton. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 46 | $43,768 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 26 | $42,893 | See → |
| Business & management | 25 | $43,768 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 21 | $35,284 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 20 | $38,651 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 20 | $43,768 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 20 | $35,284 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 17 | $36,765 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 15 | $41,883 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 11 | $42,017 | See → |
| Social sciences | 10 | $35,284 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $38,651 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 8 | $42,017 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $35,284 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $42,017 | See → |
Costs and entry
180 courses mention scholarships. 252 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Southampton
The job market for the University of Southampton's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Southampton cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,651 a year; half of the University of Southampton's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $35,284 and $43,768. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $43,768, humanities & languages $35,284.
How is the University of Southampton ranked?
The University of Southampton is ranked #87 by QS (2026), #129 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #17 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #20 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Nursing (#13) and Archaeology (#36).
What IELTS score does the University of Southampton need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (164 of the 217 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Southampton offer?
261 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (46), computer science & data technology (26) and business & management (25).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Southampton's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.