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879 Student reviews
The student support is great especially for my subject. They really like to push you which keeps you motivated.
It's a very central location in southampton, close to the train station and the city centre. Very well internationally connected, with partnerships at universities all over the world. The teaching could be improved as students feel they are not prepared for assignments and we don't have enoiugh contact time with tutors
Solent University stands out as an exceptional place to study due to its prime location in Southampton. Its modern facilities and comprehensive support services further enhance the learning experience, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
I enjoy the location, being close to the city centre and within a 15 min walk to the docks. I have found settling into uni quite good despite being 200 miles away from home, and I have found that support from my lecturers has been really good when necessary. They have made it accessible to book office hours, and you're treated like an adult, unlike in sixth form when we were treated like children and as though we didn't have a voice. However, I have found a friendship between the lecturers and students as they want you to do well and are willing to support you. I think the only thing to improve would be to make it more known of the help for future employability, and aiding students in how they wish to shape their future!
My course has a fantastic amount of support for students and has a lot of facilities that are on offer to us, including online software. The only thing that I do not like is actually out of the Universities control but there are some things that could be done by the University to make you feel a bit safer. There are some issues surrounding the parks around Southampton and I feel a lot more awareness of this and safety options need to be spoken about. Offering alarms or more security around when students are leaving would be beneficial. (Day and evening.)
It’s a beautiful uni and I love the course I’m studying for makes me excited to actually go into uni. The halls aren’t far from the uni which I found was very helpful and the uni accommodates for everyone’s needs
18-24 years
I feel generally it’s a great place to study due to its resources. Whether it’s in the Spark or using the Library there’s many places where you can take a seat and get some work done. Additionally, we have access to food and confectionary making those free periods worth while and bridging the gaps between getting work done and breaking to find food. The universities facilities are great, specifically the sports complex and it’s A grade basketball court.
18-24 years
First gen student
One thing I’ll say about the uni is that there’s lots of clubs around which is great if you like nightlife. The income team are also very understanding.
The staff is great however it could be paid better.
18-24 years



Supportive staff and lecturers. Lots of opportunities available.
Have made friends for life. Uni right in the city is great for shoots and shopping. The facilities are amazing and love the uni vibe. So friendly and collaborative
18-24 years
Best- the lecturers and the people, everyone is very friendly and are always willing and available to help with ample lines of communication. There are also a good basis for socialising through societies and university events. The online resources for study as well as the physical ones in the library are incredible, from what I've seen from other universities Solent is far above the standard. Worst- Time in university, the amount of lectures you get are limited, for some this is wonderful as you can fit your study more around you as a lot of it is pre and post lecture work it also allows for better opportunities for part time work but for 9k it may be limited for some.
Loved it
Being far from home
Very modern and lots of support for students
Friendly and supportive lectures Modern facilities
Overall everything is going good
Good lectures and facilities.

