International Relations Office
University-Wide Partner Universities
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University of Southampton Website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk |
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With about 20,000 students, the University of Southampton is one of the UK's top 10 research-led universities and has achieved consistently high scores for teaching activities. Working closely with industry, the University of Southampton has a very entrepreneurial agenda, giving students excellent opportunities. Southampton is situated in the South of England. With one of the UK's busiest ports, it is a ‘gateway to the world'. Whatever one can think of, Southampton is bound to have it. Southampton has a proud sporting culture and exciting nightlife. The shopping is impressive – one can find everything from the latest designer brands to old antiques. Southampton is very proud of its heritage - its restored buildings and well-maintained parks never fail to impress visitors. |
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: Late September to Late January http://www.southampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how_to_apply/keydates.shtml |
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Curriculum Structure |
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Most courses have exams at the end of each semester. Exam schedules are made clear to students when lectures start. |
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Medium of Instruction for Classes |
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English. |
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Faculties/Schools |
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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The exchange with University of Southampton is only open to students in Geography, Law and Electrical Engineering. LAW students must do full AY exchange only. Full year exchange or Semester 2 exchange is highly encouraged due to the severe academic calendar overlaps and NO SEMESTER 1 ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS will be given. Semester 1 exchange students have to sit for the examination at Southampton. List of modules for exchange students: www.soton.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/subject_choices.html. Full course load of 60 credits per semester or 30ECTS. Approximately 3 contact hours per module per week. |
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual application dates for your faculty. Only nominated students by the faculty will be eligible to apply for fee-wavier exchange with University of Southampton. Nomination for exchange to University of Southampton for Semester 1 and full year exchange is 15 Jun and for Semester 2 is 15 Nov. |
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Housing Options |
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On campus housing: On campus housing is not guaranteed. Exchange students will be provided with the housing application link in their offer/admission package. To increase your chance of securing on-campus accommodation in University of Southampton, you have to fulfil the following requirements:
The Accommodation Service can help you find private rented accommodation in Southampton and Winchester as well as lodgings and bed and breakfast accommodation |
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Consular/Visa Regulation |
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If you intend to travel to the UK to enrol on a course of studies which lasts 6 months (or more), you must obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa before travelling to the UK. If you are a Singaporean citizen or a citizen of another country on the UK non-visa nationals list, and if your course of studies is less than 6 months, you can apply for entry to the UK as a student visitor either prior to leaving your home country, or on arrival at UK immigration at the port of entry. If you are a citizen of a country not on the non-visa nationals list then you still must obtain a Tier 4 (General) student visa before travelling to the UK. Student Visitor application information: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/visiting/student/apply/ |
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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Britain has a subsidized health service which provides free health care and treatment for people who are resident in Britain. Students who are enrolled on a programme which will last for more than six months are also entitled to NHS treatment. If a doctor prescribes any medicines these are subsidized but there will be a charge made for each prescription - currently 5.75 UK Pounds per item. Dental treatment is subsidized by NHS but everyone has to pay something towards the cost of their treatment. http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/keeping_healthy.php |
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Estimated Monthly Living Expenses |
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Useful Links |
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office. |
