Solent University started as a Private School of Art in 1856 and expanded as an independent Higher Education Institution in 1989. The university&nbsp;is located in the heart of Southampton city center, just 75 miles from London with good road links and well connected with the rest of the UK. Solent University has a student strength of more than 11,000 from over 100 countries. It is ranked among the top 30&nbsp;universities in the UK for academic support in the 2019 National Student Survey.

Solent University priorities Professional Experience, Research Activities, and International Partnerships to give opportunities to students to go overseas. The university initiated a new Digital Innovation Hub later in 2019, which will give power to students to have access to Gaming, Computing, Virtual Reality, and Artificial Intelligence.

Programs:

<ul>
	<li>More than 150 academic courses are offered under various departments on the main university campus. Solent University also manages the Warsash Maritime Academy, which offers marine science and engineering courses at Warsash Campus and St. Mary&rsquo;s Campus in Southampton.</li>
	<li>Solent University offers Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Professional Courses, and Apprenticeship programs in 16 fields of study which includes:&nbsp;Architecture,&nbsp;Construction,&nbsp;Art and Design, Business, Marketing And Finance, Computing, IT and Data Science, Digital Art, Animation, Games and VFX,etc</li>
	<li>Solent University&#39;s Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies offers accredited courses in&nbsp;marketing and communications, computing and gaming, media technology, tourism, and journalism. The Faculty also incorporates the Solent Business School and the Solent Law School.</li>
</ul>

Facts:

<ul>
	<li># 301&ndash; # 400 in Impact Rankings 2021&nbsp;by Times Higher Education</li>
	<li>Solent University has won the Times Higher Education award for &lsquo;Most Improved Student Experience&rsquo; in 2015</li>
	<li>The University was also ranked 30th in the UK for academic support, learning community, and student voice in 2019 by the NSS.</li>
	<li>The Graduate Employment percentage for 2016-2017 graduates from Solent University is 93.9%.</li>
	<li>The university has achived 83% overall student satisfaction in 2018.</li>
</ul>

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About

On campus accomodation:

While the majority of the residents are first-year students, the university also offers accommodation for post-graduates, returning students, officer cadets and summer students with facilities like:

<ul>
	<li>Southampton Solent University offers six modern and attractive student residences that are at a walking distance from the campus and all residents have free access to the Solent Sports Complex.</li>
	<li>There are 1,200 single study-bedrooms in the six residences and some residences have parking facilities.</li>
	<li>The student residences have en-suite and not en-suite rooms and all study-bedrooms are well furnished with a bed, wardrobe, chair, and a desk.</li>
	<li>All student residences are self-catered with shared kitchens having a cooker, kettle, microwave, and fridge.</li>
	<li>Solent University offers special facilities for disabled residents who are offered the ground floor of the residences and can get larger rooms for any essential equipment.</li>
	<li>Solent University also offers students LGBT+ accommodation choices during application so that students can find a safe, inclusive and welcoming place to live on the campus.</li>
</ul>

Off campus accomodation:

For students with families or residents who want to live separately, the university offers help in searching for private accommodations through the<a href="https://www.solent.ac.uk/studying-at-solent/accommodation/find-a-home/private-sector" target="_blank">&nbsp;Private Accommodation Support</a>.

Accommodation

Notable Alumni:

<ul>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camille_Lepage">Camille Lepage</a>: Photojournalist</li>
	<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Whittle">Ricky Whittle: </a>&nbsp;Actor</li>
</ul>

Alumni

Application portal:&nbsp;Undergraduates have to apply through the<a href="https://www.ucas.com/" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://collegedunia.com/uk/article/apply-to-universities-in-the-uk-ucas-application-process-requirements-dates" target="_blank">UCAS application</a><a href="https://collegedunia.com/uk/article/apply-to-universities-in-the-uk-ucas-application-process-requirements-dates" target="_blank">&nbsp;process</a>, while graduate applicants have to apply separately for the course of their choice.

Application fees:&nbsp;30 GBP

Admission requirements:

<ul>
	<li>Applicants should have a high school education/bachelors&rsquo; degree/international baccalaureate degree to be eligible for admission.</li>
	<li>The general documents required for online application include - official transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS/PTE scores, school leaving certificates, personal statement, financial statement, letters of recommendation and the&nbsp;U.K student visa&nbsp;(for international applicants)</li>
</ul>

Application Procedure

University of Solent encourages student to take part in many different extracurriculum offered to them which include:

Student Union:

Solent Students&#39; Union is run by students for students. As well as organising things like social events and volunteering opportunities, the Students&#39; Union is on hand to offer independent advice and support while you&#39;re at university.&nbsp;

Student clubs and organisations:

<ul>
	<li>AFC Solent United Category Social</li>
	<li>African Caribbean Society (ACS) Category Social</li>
	<li>Airsoft Society Category Social</li>
	<li>Asian Society Category Social</li>
	<li>Christian Union Category Religious</li>
	<li>Computing Society Category Social</li>
	<li>D20 Games Society Category Social</li>
	<li>Doctor Who Society Category Social</li>
</ul>

Student Hub:

The Student Hub&nbsp;is where you can go if you need to talk to someone and get expert advice on academic or personal matters. The friendly team can offer counselling, funding advice, chaplaincy, and also answer queries about your timetable, assessments or extenuating circumstances.

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Campus

Solent University is dedicated to providing the best college education and experience to their students as possible. With facilities that facilitate a learning environment and courses that encourage practical application of skills through internships, the students are made ready for the professional field of their work. Students can always ask for assistance during the course of their study and are given plenty of room to relax and balance their studies with their social lives.

Conclusion

Notable Faculty:

<ul>
	<li>
	<a href="https://pure.solent.ac.uk/en/persons/gareth-abbey">Gareth Abbey:</a> Lecturer in Psychology
	</li>
	<li>
	<a href="https://pure.solent.ac.uk/en/persons/soumya-abraham">Soumya Abraham:</a> Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing
	</li>
</ul>

Faculty

Scholarships offered at Solent University:

<ul>
	<li>International Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS):&nbsp;It is awarded students who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability. The value of the scholarship ranges between&nbsp;1000 GBP to 2000 GBP.</li>
	<li>Direct Entry Academic Merit Scholarship (DAMS):&nbsp;It is awarded to the students based on final results and accumulates. The value of the scholarship ranges between&nbsp;500 GBP to 1000 GBP.</li>
	<li>Taught Academic Merit Scholarship (PAM):&nbsp;It is a limited amount of postgraduate academic scholarships given to the student based on their grade. The value of the scholarship ranges between&nbsp;1000 GBP to 1500 GBP.</li>
	<li>Undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship (UAMS):&nbsp;It is awarded based on academic performance to both domestic and international applicants. The value of the scholarship ranges between&nbsp;500 GBP to 2000 GBP.</li>
</ul>

*Note: These scholarships may vary from time to time.

Financial Aid

TheSolent University campus&nbsp;is located in the heart of the city of Southampton. It offers excellent amenities to the incoming students that include both academic and recreational facilities.

Some of these facilities include:

<ul>
	<li>The campus has academic buildings with modern, well-equipped classrooms, libraries with free high-speed internet and social areas with sofas and ping-pong tables for students to take a break and relax.</li>
	<li>The Southampton Solent University newly built Student Hub is also full of amenities, including PCs, printing services and lockers, an IT centre, quiet learning spaces, and social spaces.</li>
	<li>The Student Hub has various support teams for helping and guiding students through academic affairs, career and employment issues, funding related issues, disability support, etc.</li>
	<li>There is also an International Advice Team for all international students who need guidance through immigration processes, studies, employment, etc.</li>
	<li>The Solent Student Union offers students opportunities to participate as volunteers in various campus events and offers independent advice and support throughout the academic life in the university.</li>
	<li>Apart from that, the university campus has cafes and restaurants, laboratories, engine room and bridge simulators, engineering workshops, medical training centres, sports grounds, etc.</li>
</ul>

Library:

The library is open 24/7 during peak periods in&nbsp;term time and has WiFi throughout. Situated over five floors, the library gives students and staff access to over 150,000 books in print and online, and over 33,000 ejournals, as well as group and individual study spaces, 400 PCs and Macs, 100 laptops, and even a student kitchen.

Sports Facilities:

<ul>
	<li>Test park</li>
	<li>East Park Terrace</li>
	<li>Sports Complex</li>
	<li>Solent Sports Complex</li>
	<li>Gym</li>
	<li>Test Park Sports Ground</li>
	<li>Basketball:&nbsp;1 match court or 2 practice courts.</li>
	<li>Futsal:&nbsp;1 court with electronic wall-mounted goals.</li>
	<li>Badminton:&nbsp;4 courts.</li>
	<li>Netball:&nbsp;1 court.</li>
	<li>Wheelchair rugby:&nbsp;1 court.</li>
	<li>Volleyball:&nbsp;1 match court or 2 practice courts.</li>
</ul>

Infrastructure

Southampton is famous for&nbsp;its great student life and new facilities,&nbsp;making it a vibrant place to live, with arts, music, entertainment, sports, and green areas to relax in. It is a coastal town with great park and beautiful areas to visit, alongside excellent social amenities. Southampton city has one of the quickest growing economies in the UK and presents more opportunities for those looking to move into or already living in the city, alongside attractive opportunities for those looking to invest in retail.

Important landmarks/places nearby:

<ul>
	<li>SeaCity Museum</li>
	<li>Solent Sky Museum</li>
	<li>Tudor House and Garden</li>
	<li>Mayflower Theatre</li>
	<li>Medieval Town Walls</li>
	<li>Bargate</li>
	<li>Southampton City Art Gallery</li>
	<li>Hythe Ferry</li>
	<li>Southampton Common</li>
	<li>Sir Harold Hillier Gardens</li>
	<li>Ninja Warrior UK</li>
	<li>Marwell Zoo</li>
	<li>TeamSport Go Karting Southampton</li>
	<li>Flip Out Southampton</li>
	<li>Alpine Snowsports Southampton</li>
</ul>

Transportation

Nearest Train&nbsp;stations:

<ul>
	<li>London Waterloo station.</li>
	<li>Southampton Central Station.</li>
</ul>

Nearest Airports:

The main airport in Southampton is Southampton Airport near Eastleigh which is located 3.95 miles from the city centre.Other airports&nbsp;include Bournemouth Airport, located 21.01 miles from Southampton, London airports such as Gatwick are located 55.29 miles away and Heathrow is 59.26 miles away, as well as RAF Brize Norton airport being 59.26 miles away.

Location

Placement insights:

<ul>
	<li>Solent University offers career advice and employability support to students along with excellent placements.</li>
	<li>The average salary of a graduate from Solent University is 26,998 GBP each year.</li>
	<li>The best-paid degree at Solent University is the Master of Science with graduates earning around 119,000 GBP per year.</li>
	<li>Among the Solent alumni working as professionals in different fields, the best paid are those in Financial Service, earning around 100,000 GBP each year.</li>
	<li>Some of the popular companies who employed Solent graduates include &ndash; Procom, Catalina Marketing Corporation, Eaton Corporation, J.P Morgan and Chase, etc.</li>
</ul>

Placements

Weather insights:

<ul>
	<li>In Southampton, the summers are comfortable; the winters are long, very cold, and windy; and it is&nbsp;partly cloudy year round.</li>
	<li>Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37&deg;F to 70&deg;F and is rarely below 28&deg;F or above 78&deg;F.</li>
</ul>

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