NCUK University Partner
University of Southampton Malaysia
University of Southampton Malaysia is a campus of the UK's University of Southampton, located in Iskandar Puteri, next to Johor Bahru and close to Singapore. It offers a unique multicultural experience, combining the best of East and West, and students study for a globally recognised Southampton degree.
The campus is known for high-tech engineering labs, with aeronautics and astronautics facilities among its highlights, and a Student Village offering en-suite, air-conditioned accommodation with 24-hour security. The International Foundation Year is the accepted NCUK route into the university.
Nearby attractions include Legoland Malaysia and Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, with further food and cultural access via neighbouring Singapore.
81st
World, joint (QS World University Rankings 2024)
1st
Highest-ranked UK university in Malaysia
Student life and support
Student life includes student-led societies and clubs covering sport and culture, with football, badminton, an Engineering Society and a Business Society among the options.
Support includes academic guidance, mental health support, career advice and a dedicated Student Office for international students.
Careers
The Career and Employability Service provides guidance, skills workshops and networking events, alongside a programme supporting student entrepreneurship.
Facilities
Facilities include engineering labs, lecture theatres, a library and sports facilities, with dedicated aeronautics and astronautics labs among the engineering provision.
Sustainability
The university has policies in place to reduce its environmental impact, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to University of Southampton Malaysia, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.