Solent University

Yes, Solent University provides three accommodation options to their students, along with a variety of amenities. Listed below are the Southampton Solent University housing details:ResidenceDetailsChantry208 single study-bedrooms and a large common roomBoth en-suite and non-en-suite rooms are availableDavid MoxonAvailable for first-year undergraduates, postgraduates, returning and exchange studentsDeaneryEn-suite study bedrooms are separated into flats for first, second and third year undergraduate, postgraduate, maritime officer cadets and exchange studentsHamwic15 minutes from the main campusAvailable for first-year undergraduates, second, and third year studentsKimberthe closest residence to the main campusEn-suite accommodation is available for first-year undergraduates  Additionally, the university provides plenty of meal options to students. Solent also operates a cashless catering system - Twelve Pay. Students can pre-order food and drinks to save time. Apart from this, there is a Dock restaurant at the campus, which is the main food area and offers a great variety of dishes all prepared on site by the team of chefs.

Yes, meeting the English language requirements is one of the major Solent University admission requirements for international students. Southampton Solent University accepts major English exam scores as proof of English language proficiency. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements, as per the course level:English Proficiency ExamUG Minimum Score RequirementsPG Minimum Score RequirementsTOEFL iBTOverall score of 80 (with a minimum of 20 in each component)Overall score of 92 (with a minimum of 22 in writing and 19 in reading, speaking and listening)IELTS AcademicOverall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)Overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, speaking and listening)Duolingo English TestOverall score of 100 (with a minimum of 90 in each component)Overall score of 110with a minimum of 90 in each component)

International students must fulfill the following visa requirements to get Solent University admission:Valid passport/travel document (with at least 6-month validity).CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number. Solent University will provide on meeting their pre-CAS checks.Academic qualifications listed on the CAS statement (with English translations)Evidence of English language requirementEvidence of international student tuition fees and living costs.Consent from current or previous financial sponsor For under 18 candidates, parental consent (or legal guardian consent) to travel to and study in the UK.A TB (tuberculosis) certificate if required in the country.ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate if applicable to the course.

Below are some Solent University housing facilities for international students:Solent University residence: Solent University provides accommodations to international students for which they need a unique reference number to apply. They need to apply before their course starts to get confirmation through emails.Private housing accreditation scheme (SASSH): Solent University has an SASSH private housing scheme that they run in partnership with the University of Southampton and Southampton City Council. The scheme has a list of properties and landlords who follow certain standards.Private halls: Solent University provides private halls ranging from single rooms to studio apartments, and everything in between.Agents: If an international student is hiring an agent to find accommodation, the agent must be signed up to a property redress scheme. The scheme helps both landlord and customer to solve disputes.Lodging: Some landlord provides spare rooms which is called lodging. The lodging includes self-catering arrangements or meals.