At Solent University we have a large community of international students, and we understand the process of moving to a new country can be an overwhelming experience.

The information below includes entry requirements, information on scholarships and bursaries, contact details, travel information and extra suggestions for students from Ukraine thinking about studying with us at Solent University.

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At Solent University we recognise that Ukrainian students will hold numerous different international qualifications when applying for our programmes and courses.

Below are the current qualifications and the equivalencies we accept:

For entry to IELTS Requirements Academic Requirements
International Foundation Programme (2 Term) IELTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each individual component), or equivalent from a UKVI Approved Centre Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE with C6
International Foundation Programme (3 Term) IELTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each individual component), or equivalent from a UKVI Approved Centre Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/KCSE with C6

Once we process your application all of our scholarships and bursaries will be automatically applied. One of our team members will be able to confirm your eligibility. Check back regularly to see the latest scholarships we have available.

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Throughout the year our regional team travel to Ukraine on multiple occasions to meet with prospective students. Once the traveling dates are confirmed, the details of our trips will be available so you can arrange to meet our team in your country. In the meantime, please feel free to contact a member of your regional team – found below.

Our regional team are able to help answer any questions you might have about our pathway programmes, studying with us, the application process and much more.

Email: QAHE.RCA@qa.com

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Christianity

No matter what your preferred style of worship, Southampton is a multicultural city and those who are looking to join a local Christian community have a number of options available to them. Many of the churches listed below hold special student events and services, so meeting new people will be easy.

St Mary’s Church

St Mary’s Church is the oldest site of Christian worship in Southampton. It is also where Southampton Football Club gets its nickname ‘the Saints’ from. Services at St Mary’s are designed to be reverential, evangelical and accessible to everyone.

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Southampton has a wide range of International supermarkets, with a variety of cuisine ingredients. Thanks to these wonderful stores, you will always be able to find the ingredients that remind you of home.

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As a Solent student you will have access to some of the best sport facilities around. If you want to stay or get fit, why not join one of Solent Sport’s many fitness classes, or gym at Sports Centre St Mary’s? Solent University has a number of sports teams at all levels – so you can find a team, and level of competitiveness that is perfect for you.

Visa Information

For further specific guidance about coming from Ukraine to study, please see the information below. Alternatively, you can contact the British Council’s Ukraine offices or our own international advice team.