The University of Southampton is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, and one of the UK's top research universities, with 33% of its research rated world-leading. One of its most renowned academics is Professor Sir David Payne, who pioneered the optical fibre technology that provides the backbone to the Internet and modern telecommunications.
The University of Southampton acknowledges the Kings' Advanced Level Foundation as equivalent to A-levels, providing students with an alternative pathway to higher education. Students who meet the specified foundation grades are offered a place at the university, giving them the opportunity to pursue their academic goals and excel in their chosen field.
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- #17 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- #17 in the Complete University Guide 2024
- #20 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2024
- #3 for Physiotherapy, #4 for Mechanical Engineering (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
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- It operates five campuses in Southampton, one in Winchester and a further campus in Malaysia, which offers students the chance to study for Engineering degrees across both countries.
- The University is a three-times winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education.
- The University was an acknowledged pioneer in supporting start-up businesses grown from the university (Southampton has created more spin-out companies than almost any other UK university, including the largest ever successful university spin-out: Southampton Photonics).
