Diverse Cultures
When you come to Southampton, you will meet lots of people from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Minority ethnic groups account for about 5.5% of the British population; in Southampton they represent 4.9% of the total. Southampton has the largest concentration of black and ethnic minority groups in Hampshire; one third of the county's black and ethnic minority population lives there. 
As well as fellow students, you may also meet friends from your home country. Many ethnic groups have settled in Southampton, so you may also find a welcome in a local mosque, restaurant or community centre in the city. Southampton encourages opportunities for cultural groups to celebrate, share and develop their own distinctive cultures.
Art Asia develops high quality South Asian arts, music and dance and gives concerts, dance and drama performances by local, national and international artists. The Afro-Caribbean Centre in Southampton has a wide and varied programme of events throughout the year, while at Harbour Lights Picturehouse, regular Bollywood screenings form an important part of the programme.