Exchange Details:

• Academic Level: Undergraduate
• Academic Years: Sophomore, Junior and Senior
• Eligible Major(s): Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Earth Sciences, Environmental Systems, Marine Biology and Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences)

Academic Calendar:

• Fall Semester: September to January
• Spring Semester: January to June

Students should arrive in the United Kingdom in time to attend orientation sessions prior to each semester. More information can be found on Southampton's academic calendar.

• Full Time Enrollment and Course Information: Thirty (30) ECTS credits per semester. Courses are categorized into modules that can be worth 10, 15 or 20 ECTS points (the standard is 7.5 ECTS). Contact hours are three hours per module per week. Faculty from Scripps and the University of Southampton have already identified courses that might fulfill major requirements at UC San Diego. For more information on these courses, consult your academic advisor or a Study Abroad advisor.
• Language of Instruction: English 
• Restricted Courses: Medicine, Health Sciences, and some modules within Engineering disciplines are unavailable to exchange students.

Southampton is able to guarantee University accommodation (subject to yearly review) to International Exchange/Study Abroad students. The contact email is accommodation@soton.ac.uk

Students who do not want to apply for university accommodation or are unsuccessful in their application will need to find private rented accommodation.

Dining Options: Kitchens in Residences, Cafeterias and Dining Halls.

£1,000 per month depending on accommodation type and living expenses. For more information, visit the Cost of Living page compiled by Southampton.

For information on financial aid, scholarships and additional funding, speak to a Study Abroad advisor.

U.S. citizens must obtain a student visa to study in the United Kingdom. For other citizenships, visit the website of the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your country of citizenship for visa requirements and processes.

• Visa Processing Time: If you are applying for Entry Clearance as a Tier 4 student visa holder from overseas, you are permitted to apply for your visa three months in advance of your course start date The earliest start date for a visa is 1 month before the course starts.

Links:

• University of Southampton: Visa and Immigration Student Advice Service
• University of Southampton: Required Documents for a Visa
• Gov.UK: Apply for a Visa to the United Kingdom
• Gov.UK: UK Visas and Immigration
• Gov.UK: Application Forms

• Medical Facilities: Located on Campus. for more information.
• Health Insurance: The University of Southampton does not provide any health care insurance for incoming exchange students. It is therefore imperative that all students take out travel insurance. Students staying for less than six months must also take out health/medical insurance.
• Access to Mental Health Resources: Yes.
• Support for Students with Disabilities: The Enabling Services team provide support for students with a wide range of specific learning differences, disabilities and health conditions. 

• Research Opportunities
• Buddy/ Mentor Program: Yes. Students are able to apply for a buddy through the student union (SUSU). 
• Excursions/ Sightseeing: There are various activities through SUSU. During freshers week at the start of the academic year there are particular welcome events which differ from year to year.
• Recreation/ Sporting Activities and Clubs: The student union has more than 300 clubs and societies for students.

More information on student life and experience can be found on this video.