University of Southampton

　　南安普顿大学

　　The University of Southampton is one of the top 10 research-led universities in the UK and we are ranked 16th in the UK (the Times Good University Guide 2008). We are internationally renowned for offering students first class facilities and outstanding teaching standards in a culturally diverse environment. We value our close relationships with institutions around the world and attract the most promising students and staff to the University through our groundbreaking research and links with business and industry. The University of Southampton has its roots in the Hartley Institute, founded in 1862. It was granted its Royal Charter in 1952. Since then, it has had some notable alumni including John Hyde, who played a part in designing the Intel Pentium Processor, and Stephen Payne, the chief designer of Queen Mary 2.

　　Southampton is situated on the south coast of England, just over 1 hour train journey from London. We have a student population of around 22,000 and approximately 3,500 international students from over 130 countries. The University has 6 campuses within proximity and the main campus is just 2 miles from the city centre.