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University of Southampton

Southampton  United Kingdom

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Join one of the world’s leading universities. With over 150 years of history, we are a founding member of the Russell Group, and consistently placed in the top 100 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings. 92 per cent of our research output was assessed in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) as being world-leading and internationally excellent, confirming our status as one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities. This international outlook and reputation attract staff from across the world, with over 25 per cent coming from outside the UK. Innovative thinking and pioneering research are at the heart of our culture; our people are finding solutions for some of the biggest challenges that our planet is facing, pursuing environmental sustainability, and making a difference to the world. We stand for exploration and curiosity, interdisciplinary thinking, inventive education and cutting-edge facilities to catalyse change.

Why study at the University of Southampton?

Study at a research-intensive Russell Group university, highly ranked in the UK and globally.

Scholarships and bursaries available for UK and international students.

Join our university community drawn from over 130 countries including over 3,000 PhD students.

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About the University of Southampton

At the University of Southampton we believe in changing the world for the better.

As a research-intensive university we have maintained continued substantial growth in research funding and are seventh in the UK for the total value of The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) grants.

We take pride in fostering an open, inclusive and supportive research culture. Our colleagues across the University contribute to nurturing and developing this environment, supporting our doctoral researchers to thrive whilst at Southampton and in their future careers.

We have a strong culture of enterprise. We are ranked third in the UK for consultancy by the latest Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey, 2022/23, and more than 150 international businesses have chosen Southampton as a major research partner.

We are renowned for commercialising our research;our business incubation partnership, SETsquared, is the most influential university business incubator globally. We have an extensive portfolio of partnerships across the world, and through research we influence governments, businesses, and individuals to make a real impact.


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Departments at the University of Southampton

University of Southampton Business School
University of Southampton Business School

Shape the future of business and take your place among the next generation of leaders driving change in academia, industry and policy. At the University of Southampton Business School, you'll collaborate with world-renowned specialists tackling today’s most pressing challenges, from AI’s transformational potential to innovation and sustainability. Join exceptional scholars at a Russell Group university ranked top 100 worldwide (QS World Rankings 2026), with six of our academics among the top 2% of scientists globally. Our flexible doctoral programmes adapt to your research vision while providing comprehensive support and professional development opportunities, in an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives fuel discovery. Our graduates become the researchers, consultants, professors, and policy makers working on tomorrow’s business and societal challenges. Ready to join the next wave of business leaders?

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Make your mark at the leading edge of science and engineering research. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we’re studying stars as they explode, inscribing the human genome into crystals, shaping the future of human interaction with AI, helping build brighter liveable cities, and using chemistry for sustainable manufacturing. We’re looking for innovators, critical thinkers and curious minds to join us in driving new discoveries, with real opportunities for impact through our links with industry and governments and our enterprise initiatives. In return you’ll benefit from multi-million-pound research facilities, the expertise of leading specialists and a supportive, inclusive research community.
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine

Take your place in a faculty where exciting advances happen, from breakthroughs in biomedical science to pioneering drug trials. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Medicine, discoveries move swiftly from bench to bedside, powered by our close partnership with University Hospital Southampton. We’re seeking talented researchers who are ready for the rigours and rewards of medical research in this dynamic environment. In return, you’ll have access to flagship facilities that bridge the gap between lab and clinic, such as the Centre for Cancer Immunology and NIHR Clinical Research Facility. A supportive, interdisciplinary community, flexible programmes and tailored training will ensure you thrive during your research journey and beyond.

Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences

Immerse yourself in your specialty in a faculty that shares your passion for researching the social world. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Social Sciences, whether you’re driven by a desire to shape policy or advance theoretical understanding, we’ll empower you to become the expert in your field. An internationally recognised faculty, we bring together brilliant minds to address global social challenges through innovation and partnership across the social science disciplines and beyond. Join our exciting research community and you’ll benefit from our flexible programmes, inclusive, collaborative ethos and track record of influencing real-world change.

Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences

Make new discoveries in a research community that’s tackling today’s biggest issues, from the health of the planet to human wellbeing and societal change. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences – ranked among the world’s best in Earth and Marine Sciences (QS World Rankings 2024) – you’ll contribute to research at the leading edge of your specialism. Join an inclusive community that champions your ambitions and celebrates your successes, with access to world-class facilities ranging from research vessels to one-of-a-kind analytic instruments. Here your research can shape the future through our cross-disciplinary collaborations, global networks, industrial partnerships, and enterprise and policy initiatives.
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Dive deep into your specialism in a faculty where curiosity, creativity and social impact meet. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities, researchers are forging new paths of enquiry to understand the things that make us human. If your passion lies in art and design, literature and language, music, archaeology, history, film or philosophy, you’ll be supported to navigate the challenges of PhD research in our inclusive postgraduate community. With flexible programmes, expert supervision, professional training and development and exceptional facilities, you’ll have everything you need to inquire, create and innovate.

We have 6 closely-connected campuses in the city of Southampton, 1 in the nearby city of Winchester in the south of the UK. We also have 1 in Malaysia and 1 in Delhi, India.

Both Southampton and Winchester are student cities, with plenty of green spaces and good public transport. There is plenty to discover, including exploring the local history, enjoying the nightlife and enjoying the local countryside and coast. There are plenty of good local schools and other family friendly facilities. PhD students can enjoy all student facilities, including the newly redeveloped sports centre on Highfield Campus, and access 24-hour support from the student hub.

Our Doctoral College hosts the friendly PhD community, providing specialist support, training opportunities and social events. Join one of the regular networking and wellbeing events to meet postgraduate researchers from across the university who understand the challenges of PhD study. Access the professional development programme and tailored careers advice throughout your time with us to build your future prospects.

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