Study Abroad in the UK from Solent University!

by AHZ Associates UK Educational Consultant

An Overview of the University of Solent

Southampton, England is home to the prestigious public research university, The Solent University. The industry-led curricula give students practical experience that will benefit them in the future. "Ready for the future" is the motto adopted by the university.

As a result, students have the chance to enroll in a variety of fascinating and creative undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Adjacent to the sea, the Warsash Maritime School is a profitable division of Solent University. In addition to providing top-notch academic programs, the institution strives to develop its students' potential and future leadership abilities.

As a result, university students are fortunate to have access to cutting-edge resources in a gorgeous setting for learning. International students form deep bonds with their new study mates and receive individualized help.

Everyone is drawn to the exceptional, award-winning instruction provided by knowledgeable educators using cutting-edge technology. A silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework is given to Solent University.

Past Events

The University of the Solent was founded in 1856. It was renamed the Southampton College of Art at that point. The Southampton Institute of Higher Education was established in 1984 by the merger of the Southampton College of Technology and the Southampton College of Nautical Studies. On August 15, 2005, Southampton Solent University was established, granting this exceptional institution university status.

Resources and Amenities

The Solent University offers more than just services to its students; it also offers a number of services to the university with which it is affiliated.

The university offers the following services:

Contemporary facilities and technology tailored to a particular discipline.
A fully functional library with a vast collection of physical and electronic materials.
The most recent video resources and online courses.
A distinct, secure study area with computer access.
Students who experience physical disabilities or learning challenges are given extra attention by the Access Solent team.
Local authority care is responsible for providing support to care leavers, particularly to the students.
Lecture discussions are facilitated by the classrooms located in the five-story Spark building.

Life as a student

The voice of the student body, the Solent Students' Union, takes all necessary steps to ensure the welfare of its members. The Union puts up a lot of effort from alumni night to freshmen's week.

Students can ask any question or request they have in the Student Hub, which is a central location. There are many different types of resources available to students, such as courses, schedules, tests, or other situations.

As a result, the Student Hub produces official papers such as letters, diplomas from councils, campus cards, recommendations, policy guidance, and so on. The student funding team oversees all aspects of student finances, including money management, budgeting guidance, obtaining additional financial aid, etc.

Similar to this, the academic affairs support staff offers the convenience of unbiased guidance and information, along with resolutions to issues associated with collegiate life.

Furthermore, Solent Students' Union and Solent University are sufficiently proactive in figuring out how to deal with the challenges that students encounter while they are pursuing their education. The Office for Students (OfS) has authorized the group, which goes by the name The Student Protection Plan.

Based on their personal experiences, the global alumni ambassadors support all forms of assistance. Above all, Southampton is a picturesque city encircled by parks, waterfronts, and other areas of the arts, music, and culture. The captivating beauty of the electric nighttimes is accompanied by complete safety and security.

Fees for instruction

The cost of education abroad is between £11,660 and £16,000.

Scholarships

Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship (UAMS)
Direct Entry Academic Merit Scholarship (DAMS)
International Academic Merit Scholarship (IAMS)- EU/EEA students
Postgraduate Taught Academic Merit Scholarship (PAMS)
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships-International in UK non-EU students
Dean’s Scholarships-International non-EU students
Sport scholarship
Fee waiver for Syrian refugees
Solent Sanctuary Scholarship
Lisa Wilson Scholarship
Scholarships for MSc Applied AI and Data Science
International Academic Merit Scholarships (IAMS)-Overseas/international students (non-EU)

Accommodation

Six entirely self-catered residence halls, all located in Southampton's downtown, are home to the Solent University. In the city center, there are five student residences overall, as well as parking spaces and walkways. The contemporary en suite rooms, non-en suite rooms, single and double study bedrooms, and the hallways are all close to one another.

Every bedroom has an adjoining kitchen with a microwave, toaster, oven, freezer, and other appliances, as well as a sink. Students in Chantry, David Moxon, Deanery, Hamwic, and Kimber residence halls experience a true sense of community. In Southampton and its environs, private student housing is also accessible.

The University of Southampton and Southampton City Council partnered to create the officially recognized SASSH (Southampton Accreditation Scheme for Student Housing) index.

Whereabouts

London is only a little over an hour away from Southampton, a vibrant and bustling city. Links to European and British cities are easily reachable via public transportation.

The well-known Stonehenge, the New Forest, and the well-liked tourist destinations of Winchester, Salisbury, and Bournemouth are all close by. Southampton is situated on the English south coast, which has one of the hottest climates in the country.

Known for a long time as the "Gateway to the World," Southampton is still a significant international port. Prestigious international sailboat events including the Volvo and the BT Global Challenge have taken place at the marina.

Move around

The bus ride to the Southampton Solent campus takes just fourteen minutes, the walk to the University of Southampton's Avenue Campus takes thirteen, and the bus ride to the University of Southampton's Highfield Campus takes fifteen. As a result, there are large parking spaces available in towns and cities, airports, rail stations, and stadiums in London.

Everywhere in the city is accessible to visitors, employees, contractors, and residents living in residence halls. Above all, the student receives additional benefits, such as complimentary transportation tickets. There is access to the public transportation system, which includes flights, trains, and buses.