Southampton Solent University

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Looking to start at Solent this January? Explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

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We're the only South Coast university with triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – for student experience, for student outcomes, and overall.

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Guardian University Guide 2026

We're named among the top ten highest risers in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

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Times University Guide 2026

We've risen a massive 22 places and are one of the top five highest risers in the Times University Guide 2026.

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Southampton Solent University achieves highest ever ranking in Guardian University Guide 2026
Southampton Solent gains 28 places in the rankings to achieve its highest ever ranking
13 September 2025
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Awards
University shortlisted for prestigious digital innovation award
Solent University shortlisted for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025
4 September 2025
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Southampton Solent University and Southampton FC extend long-standing partnership
Solent & Saints are set to continue their productive partnership for another three years
6 August 2025
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Clearing offers success at Solent
Clearing 2025 is open at Southampton Solent University.
5 August 2025