Southampton is a great place to be a student. You will benefit from excellent academic, social and sporting facilities.

It may be the south`s leading destination for shopping, entertainment, sport and going out, but Southampton is also the greenest city in the region, with a wealth of parks and open spaces - and beaches, beautiful countryside and England`s newest national park all on the doorstep.

As well as excellent venues for concerts by leading artists, and opera, ballet and large-scale musicals, Southampton is also home to a nationally renowned art gallery. There are over 20 cinema screens in the city, including an impressive regional film theatre on the city`s waterfront.

Sports fans can enjoy premiership football at St Mary`s stadium, first class cricket at the Rosebowl, swimming and diving at the Quays and athletics at the Oudoor Sports Centre.

There are opportunities to stay fit at centres across the city, all offering the latest fitness equipment, as well as pool, sports halls and a wide range of classes.

The night-time economy is booming with some of the south coast`s best restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs.

The whole area has a rich heritage and Southampton has a famous seafaring history dating back to Roman times. You can walk around some of the best-preserved medieval walls in the country, with excellent museums and monuments commemorating links with Henry V, the Pilgrim Fathers and the doomed liner, RMS Titanic.

During your time here you`ll discover a vibrant and diverse community, a fascinating history and all the elements that combine to make Southampton a great place to live and work.