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.
If there's one thing our 160-year history has taught us, it's that employers are expecting more than ever from modern graduates. Our job is to ensure you leave your course ready to exceed those expectations - equipping you with the hands-on skills and workplace confidence you'll need to succeed.
Employability sits at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculums, created in collaboration with industry employers, guarantee that the skills and knowledge you gain have genuine market value. Our teaching teams extend this value, injecting their first-hand experience into every aspect of your degree. Everyone learns differently. If at any point during your studies you feel you may benefit from extra support, you'll be able to access it.Â
This isn't limited to academic support either. Whether you want help setting up your own business, are worried about your finances or simply want help with looking for part-time work, our support services will be there for you. International students make up around 15 per cent of the student community here at Solent. We welcome international students from all over the world - giving our city-centre campus and our classrooms a diverse, multicultural feel.Â
Facts About Solent University
Solent is:Â
The recipient of three Gold ratings in the new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), recognising that our student experience and student outcomes are typically outstanding.Â
A member of a new £21.3m national research partnership focussed on decarbonising the UK maritime sector. Â
11th in the sector for graduate start-ups (HESA 2022)Â Â
 Achieved Race Equality Charter Bronze Award (Advance, HE 2022) Â
 Delivering the Government’s Help to Grow Covid-recovery business management programme. Â
A recipient of over £1m to help the Government develop new Higher Technical Education qualifications. Â
Awarded £4.3m by the Office for Students to create, expand and modernise courses and facilities in healthcare and STEM subject areas. Â
Partnered with former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening to deliver a new ‘levelling up framework’ - widening HE access to those from under-represented communities. Â
Lead university partner for the South Coast Institute for Technology - delivering higher technical training in science, technology, engineering, and maths. Â
Set to achieve University of Sanctuary status in 2023, fostering a welcome and inclusive culture for asylum seekers and refugees. Â
Accepted onto the University Mental Health Charter Programme for 2022/23 - universities committed to making mental health a university-wide priority to share practice and create cultural change. Â
Awarded the Silver Engage Watermark in recognition of our outstanding commitment to supporting public engagement. Â
37th for Teaching Quality in the Times Good University Guide 2023Â Â
100m investment in our campus and state-of-the-art facilitiesÂ
To learn more about Solent University, book a free consultation with our International Study Advisor today.