A public university based in Southampton, with a focus on creative industries, maritime, and sport. Gained university status in 2005, with origins in 1856 (Southampton College of Art).
Address: East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Maritime, Media and Creative Industries, Sport Science
Domains taught:
- Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering, Sound Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with maritime industry (Warsash Maritime School), creative businesses, and sports organisations. Focus on practical skills and industry relevance.
Research:
Applied research in areas such as maritime training and safety, media technology, sports performance, and sustainable design.
Famous Alumnis:
Sean Yazbeck, Camille Lepage, Paul Treseder
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1200
Current students***:
11000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
60000
Pros
Specialist maritime training facilities, strong creative industries focus, good industry links for vocational courses.
Cons
Smaller university with a more niche focus, lower research profile compared to larger institutions.
Best For
Students interested in maritime careers, creative industries, or sport, valuing hands-on learning and industry connections.
- Creative Design Strategies, Innovation, Sustainable Development, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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