About Solent University
Solent University is all about creating opportunities: for its students, for its staff, for its partners. It offers expertise and experiences you couldn’t get anywhere else, opening doors and making introductions. We’re focused on the practical side of higher education – giving our students the connections, experience and confidence to turn their newfound knowledge into a career with real, meaningful impact. Whoever you are, whatever your goals, we want to help you make your mark. 2253
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Key facts and institutional overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Solent University |
| Established | Institute Type | 2004 |
| Approved By | UK higher-education regulatory framework. |
| Accredited By | BCS, Cisco, CMI, Skillset |
| NIRF Rank | () |
| Entrance Exam | No common university-wide entrance exam |
| Popular Courses | Business, Computing, Cyber Security, Engineering, Architecture, Maritime, Sport, Health, etc.. |
| Application Mode | International applicants can apply through UCAS |
| Admission Criteria | Program-specific prerequisites may apply. |
| Official Website | https://www.solent.ac.uk/ |
| Helpdesk | General enquiries: 023 8201 3000; Admissions: 023 8201 5066; admissions@solent.ac.uk. |
| Address | East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN, UK |
| International Collaborations | Solent University has international partnerships and exchange agreements with universities and organisations across the world. These support student exchanges, international placements, study abroad and collaborative education |
| Centres of Excellence | The South Coast Institute of Technology is based within the new SMART Centre, providing specialist technical education and training in partnership with universities, colleges and employers. |
| Patents | - |
| Awards | Solent has received Gold in all three areas of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), recognising its student experience, student outcomes and overall quality. |
| Placement Details | Many Solent courses offer placement years and work-based learning. Students can also undertake internships, short-term placements, work shadowing, volunteering and live briefs, with support from Solent Careers. |
Solent University Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure and facilities overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Lab | Solent Library provides around 160 desktop PCs and Macs, plus more than 100 laptops available for borrowing. |
| Sports Complex | Sports facilities include two sports halls, fitness facilities, sports clubs and outdoor sports facilities at Test Park, including football and rugby pitches. |
| Design Studio | Specialist creative facilities include photography, animation, fashion and other media-related teaching spaces. Solent also provides specialist production and creative facilities for its creative courses. |
| Library | Solent Library is spread over five floors and provides hundreds of study spaces, bookable individual/group rooms, around 160 PCs and Macs, more than 100 laptops, Wi-Fi and access to over 200,000 books and 70,000 journals. |
| Hostle | University student accommodation is available, with university residences providing rooms and student living facilities. |
| GYM | The Sports Complex has a fully staffed 90-station gym with more than 40 pieces of cardio equipment, plus dedicated high-performance and teaching gyms. |
Admission
Course-wise eligibility and selection process
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Process |
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| No admission data available. | ||
