The University of Southampton (abbreviated as Soton in post-nominal letters) is a public research university in Southampton, England. Southampton is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world.
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| Latin: Universitas Sotoniensis | |
| Motto | Latin: Strenuis Ardua Cedunt |
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Motto in English
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The Heights Yield to Endeavour |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1862 – Hartley Institution 1902 – Hartley University College 1913 – Southampton University College 1952 – gained university status by royal charter |
| Endowment | £12.8 million (2022) |
| Budget | £666.8 million (2021–22) |
| Chancellor | Ruby Wax |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mark E. Smith |
| Visitor | Penny Mordaunt (as Lord President of the Council ex officio) |
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Academic staff
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2,600 (2021/22) |
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Administrative staff
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3,380 (2021/22) |
| Students | 23,795 (2021/22) |
| Undergraduates | 15,110 (2021/22) |
| Postgraduates | 8,685 (2021/22) |
| Location |
Southampton, Hampshire, England
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| Campus | City Campus |
| Colours | Navy blue, light sea green and dark red |
| Affiliations | ACU EUA Port-City University League Russell Group SES SETsquared AACSB Association of MBAs Universities UK WUN |
| Website | www |
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