The University of Southampton is a truly international institution with a global reputation for excellence in leading-edge research. Students from more than 130 different nations study there and the network of university partnerships spans the globe. The university has a variety of programmes of study at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate (masters' and research) levels.
The university offers some subject-specific scholarships and bursaries to UK/EU and international students. In addition to these, many international organisations offer financial assistance. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the scholarship scheme.
Scholarships for international students may cover all or part of the full cost of studying abroad. You will usually need to provide an offer letter from the University when applying for a scholarship. For this reason, it is very important to start all the arrangements at least one year prior to the start of your studies.
Scholarships are available in such subjects as Law, Arts and Social Sciences, Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, Science and Mathematics.Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and all are very competitive.