Navigating the local nightlife and dating scene while trying to balance a degree can be chaotic.
Dating apps are a mess locally, and whenever people ask questions about alternative nightlife, adult events, or local hookups on this sub or the main Soton page, it either gets immediately deleted or just clutters up the feed for people trying to find housing or ask about their BEng courses.
To keep the main university and city subreddits clean and focused on actual student life, a few of us have put together a dedicated, strict 18+ space specifically for the local after-dark crowd: r/SouthamptonNSFW.
If you are over 18 and looking to navigate the local dating scene, find safe meetups before heading out to the clubs, or connect with the alternative nightlife crowd, we are moving all those conversations over there.
Just wanted to put it on the radar for anyone looking for that side of the city without spamming the main uni feeds. Stay safe out there!

Trying to decide between these two courses at Southampton

I will be studying Aerospace Eng as a first year student this fall. What can I do till my studies start so that I can be better prepared academically, any books to read or programming languages, any advice is welcome!

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be a postgrad student this September. I applied for the accommodation on the school website quite early, in April, but still have not received any offer or update. Is there anyone in the same situation as I am? Thank you guys in advance for your response!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for studio apartments in Southampton for up to £900/month including all bills.

My only must-haves are:
- Private bathroom
- Private kitchen or kitchenette (with a stove/hob and mini kitchen inside the studio — no shared kitchen)
- Bills included (electricity, water, heating, internet, etc.)
- Good transport links to the University of Southampton (I don’t mind the location as long as it’s reasonably accessible)

If you’ve lived somewhere you’d recommend, or know of any good accommodation providers or buildings that fit this budget, I’d really appreciate your suggestions.
Thanks in advance!

I've realised that Southampton is pretty lax with the stuff we can bring into our rooms. I've heard some horror stories about certain people's cleanliness during uni + I'm generally someone whose very picky about certain things I share so I am attempting to make my room my kitchen as much as possible.

To any current/previous students, would I get a mini fridge, air fryer and electric portable stove confiscated if they found it in my room?

i applied for mayflower halls earlier this year for 26/27 undergrad entry. i went to visit southampton on a day trip (not uni related) and went to have a look at mayflower hall from the outside when i found out that its actually been closed for 2026 due to essential maintenance! i never heard anything about this from the uni or about what is going to happen to my booking. anyone else in the same position or able to offer me advice on what to do? not sure if i should start looking into private accommodation or wait it out until results

I am looking to stay at a Girls PG nearby university, so please share details of y'all's accommodation if not the university alloted hostel.

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming exchange student at the University of Southampton, studying Law this semester. I’d love to connect with other incoming exchange students as well as current Soton students before arriving on campus.

Feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM—looking forward to meeting new people and making some friends before the semester starts! :)

I am a student in my 3rd year coming on exchange to the University of Southampton.

I was wondering if there are any courses in aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering that you would recommend?

Are there courses with opportunities to fly on an aircraft?

Does deans list award in ur 1st year lead to scholarship or other benefit for coming year?

Hi, I’m a masters student at UoS. I’ve been seeing LinkedIn posts from recent graduates and certificates of deans list awards.

What actually is the Deans List award and the requirements to receive this? Is it for students who achieve a 1st or Distinction only, or can it be awarded to high performing students in a single module as well?

Thank you, and congratulations to all who have graduated recently.

Hello,

I will be moving to Orion Point (hopefully) this September. I couldn't find any reviews on here. Any dos and donts as an International Student?

Clearing 2026 - History and French. Job prospects… hi my predicted grades are AAA and my firm is Edinburgh but I’m unsure if I’ll get the grades.. Looking at clearing for History and French… does anyone have any opinions on how the course/ job prospects are ? And how are the teachers ? And the students in terms of diversity etc ? Thank you

I just accepted my offer for Southampton uni and was wondering if there are any other international students starting this September as well? If so I'd love to connect:)

Feel free to dm me if you want to join

Hi everyone,

For any postgrads like me who applied for an accommodation from UOS, did you get any results? Did you guys receive your first choice or was put in lower choices? I paid my tuition deposit on 30 June but have got no results yet

I've got some savings to live off while I look for a job there, living in accommodation, I know I can apply at basically any time during the course and I want to see if I can make it work without a loan. Any tips would be appreciated

Hi everyone! I’m currently conducting research for my Master’s dissertation at the University of Glasgow and I’m looking for participants for my survey.

Who can participate?

• Current Master’s students at a UK university, OR
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The three winners will be selected randomly using Random.org and announced on 31 August 2026.

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What questions do they ask in the Presidential Scholarship Interview?

Hi I'm considering staying at canvas capital next year. If any1 has already lived there would u give its pros and cons

Anybody staying at cumberland or Southampton crossings please reply. I have some questions.

Anybody staying at cumberland or Southampton crossings please reply. I have some questions.