Q 1: Is Southampton Solent University good?
Ans: Southampton Solent University is known for being one of the most research-intensive universities in the UK. Also, it is the only engineering faculty in the UK to receive the highest rating (5 stars) across all disciplines in the recent Research Excellence Framework. For engineering students, it is the best university in the UK.
Q 2: Is Solent University the same as Southampton University?
Ans: Solent University and Southampton Solent University are the same institutes. Previously, the university was known as Southampton Solent University. However, in November 2017, the Privy Council approved the change of name, and with effect from 2018, it is known as Solent University.
Q 3: When was Solent University established?
Ans: In 1855, the Southampton College of Art was established. It became Southampton Institute of Higher Education in 1984. The institute received university status in 2004. In 2018, it got a change of name and became Solent University from Southampton Solent University.
Q 4: How safe is Southampton UK?
Ans: Southampton is a fairly safer place for students in the UK. The crime rate at the area is 125.2 crimes per 1000 population. In fact, the overall crime rate in Southampton has increased only 2.3% since 1016-17; while nationally, the increase in crime rate was 12.8%. While some challenges are still there, it is worth consideration.
