Living in Southampton
We’re a city-centre campus, which means that everything Southampton has to offer is right on your doorstep. If you’re looking for arts, culture, sports or entertainment, then the south coast’s biggest city delivers it all – and it’s one of the south’s most affordable places to live, too.
Southampton is also a great place to get ahead. We’re here to support your ambitions, so our close ties with businesses across the city help us deliver all the professional experience you’ll need for your future career.
Voted Best UK Student City
(WS Student Cities Guide 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Campus life
Whether you’re looking for a place to sit and read, a quiet cafe for lunch with friends or somewhere for a quick football game, there’s plenty of room to relax. Southampton is also spoiled for green spaces, with five central parks clustered around Solent’s East Park Terrace campus, plus a vast 326-acre common.