Southampton University, founded in 1862, is a public research university with its main campus in Southampton, England. Southampton University is a member of Russell University Group, World University Alliance, Yugoslavia University of Technology, International University Climate Alliance, RENKEI, World Port City University Alliance, European University Association and association of commonwealth universities.

Southampton University ranked 8 1 in 2024QS World University, 8 104 in 2023 American News World University, 97/2023 academic ranking of world universities1-200 in 2024 Times Higher Education World University.

Southampton University (Latin: Southampton University) is located in Southampton, Hampshire, England, where the Titanic set sail. The history of the university can be traced back to Hartley College, which was founded in June1862+1October 15, with a period of 1902- 1952.

1On April 29th, 952, it was awarded the Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth II, and officially became a full-time university that can independently award degrees-the first university to be granted this charter since the Queen ascended the throne.

University background

Southampton University originated from Hartley College founded by Henry Robinson Hartley (1777- 1850) in 1962. The Hartley family, two generations of wine merchants, inherited a large inheritance from the family business. And when he died on 1850, he stayed? 103000 support the research and scientific process of Southampton higher education.

Hartley was a special member at that time and wanted to contribute to the construction of Southampton pier and railway at that time. At first, he didn't want to build many universities or colleges like other industrial towns in Britain.