M.S from University Of Southampton [SOUTHAMPTON U], Southampton - Fees & Admission Details 2025

• I found my accommodation through the university website. I also had joined a few whatsapp groups which can help especially if you are looking for accommodations outside of university. I stayed at Wessex Lane halls accommodation where was a bit old, but very spacious and nature-centric.
• The monthly cost was around 650 GBP, which includes the rent, food (twice a day), bus pass, security, bills, cleaning.
• I would highly recommend Wessex lane halls if you are not looking for anything fancy and if you are looking for an accommodation which provides food.
• The halls is around a km away from the campus, so a good 15 min walk

• Uni also provides accommodation services based on priority basis.
• Apart from that there are many house letting platforms that helps to identify the houses for rent.

• It varies from city to city. I chose my accommodation from the university's portal and the weekly rent is around 180 pounds.

• I stayed in a University student accommodation on Wessex lane. I stayed in a shared accommodation with a common kitchen and bathroom. I shared with 6 other students. My room was fully furnished, with a bed, study table, cupboard and almirah. Also, we had a laundry that was free to all students, and yearly bus passes were issued to students with University accommodation. I applied for this accommodation from the University website. The monthly rent for this accommodation is around 512 GBP per month.

• I opted for university accommodation- Wessex Lane Halls. I found it though the university website. I opted for a standard room which was £128 per week.
• This is one of the six rooms in a flat. You have a common kitchen, dining, and washroom area. Your room will be equipped with a wash basin, cot, study table, chair, heater, cupboard, storage facilities.
• Finding my accommodation was pretty smooth and straightforward. opt for student accommodation confidently and it wont disappoint you. The accommodation is very safe too. The accommodation is a 20-minute-walk and 5-minute-bus ride far.

• I chose to pursue off-campus housing due to its greater flexibility and overall affordability compared to university accommodations. I discovered my residence through online resources such as Unite Students, Capital House, etc. Additionally, some individuals utilize WhatsApp or Telegram groups to network with fellow students seeking flatmates. My monthly rent was approximately £600 for an ensuite room, inclusive of all utilities, situated in the city centre.
• While locating a suitable place was relatively straightforward, securing it proved to be more challenging, as desirable options tend to be taken swiftly. Furthermore, some landlords prefer guarantors based in the UK, which can pose difficulties for international students. In certain instances, offering several months' rent in advance can alleviate this issue. 
• For prospective students, I advise commencing the search early, exploring multiple platforms, and reaching out to current students for potential leads. Southampton offers various neighbourhoods, but many Indian students tend to reside in Portswood, Highfield, or Shirley, as these areas provide good transportation links, grocery stores, and reasonable rental prices.

• I used my counsellor's (Zoom Abroad) contacts to get my accommodation. They connected me with University Living, and they helped me finalize my accommodation via Whatsapp and calls.
• The weekly rent was GBP 120 which was to be paid over 10 installments over the course of the year. We each had out private room in a shared flat. We had 2 shared washrooms, a shared shower and a big shared kitchen. Apart from that, we had monthly events like Pizza Night, Trivia Night, etc.
• The challenges I mainly encountered were trust-based. Since it is a new country altogether and I don't know anyone there, I was hesitant to pay the deposit upfront. However, I can vouch that University Living is as trusted as it gets. The other challenge was finding a location close to the university which also had a decent rent amount that fit my budget.
• My recommendation would be Green Wood Court, it is where I stayed and it was the best accommodation I saw there for this price range. There are other good ones like Orion and Glen Eyre, but they provide a similar experience for a higher price. 
• My accommodation was a 15 minute walk away from the University. Most of the Indian students stayed either here at Green Wood Court or at Glen Eyre Halls.

• I found an accommodation through the university. I applied on the university website and got a room of my preference.
• The monthly rent was around £800 and it included utilities like electricity and water bills, laundry and bus tickets to Unilink.
• The accommodation booking process was quite simple on the university website and only required me to show an unconditional offer from the university.
• I would recommend applying early so that you find a room according to your requirements. Many late applicants find a room that is not what they required or do not find one at all. They then have to look elsewhere for private rooms where the rent is much higher and utilities are not included.
• My accommodation was close to campus and I could either walk or take a (free) bus to the campus.

The overall experience was good at my university. It fulfilled my expectations in most aspects. One downside is you don’t get a culturally diverse set of students. But it is specific to my course.

Overall experience in terms of quality of education is extremely good, course structure, staff, learning opportunities are wonderful. But from the placement perspective I can say it was not extremely good, in the economy like UK there are millions of people are trying to settle in this country whereas handful of them get the chance. To get a job with Tier 2 visa is extremely hard, I was lucky that I got one, but it is a real struggle. I advise everyone to get at least some work experience before coming here and prepare yourself to grind.