University of Southampton welcomes Saudi Arabian students
This page contains information relevant to Saudi students interested in studying here with us at the University of Southampton.
Southampton is home to a relatively large community of Saudi students which is growing steadily. As you can see from the useful links below we have an Arabic students society within the Students Union as well as a very active Islamic society. There are a number of mosques in town as well as a prayer room on campus. Students coming to Southampton with their family will be pleased to hear that there is a Saudi School in Southampton.
Saudi Arabian students currently attending the University:
| undergraduate | postgraduate taught | postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 11 |
Student admission requirements:
| Saudi Arabian qualification |
|---|
| Students graduating from Saudi high school with the Tawjihiyah qualification will need to undertake a foundation programme before entering onto a Bachelors degree programme. |
| Saudi Arabian qualification | UK equivalent qualification |
|---|---|
| Bachelor degree | Bachelor degree |
| Masters degree | Masters degree |
| Doctorate | Doctorate (PhD) |
Useful links:
Shabasoc (University of Southampton Arab Society)
UniAdmission - University of Southampton's representative in Saudi Arabia