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University admissions

Applications to study degree programmes starting in August 2027 are now open. Make an early application for the greatest chance to get tuition fees waived or reduced.

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A clear and fair process

We rely on academic performance and scores in specified subjects to understand if an applicant can make the most of our programmes. We will assess your application on the strength of your final results, or predicted grades where these are awaited, subject scores specified for different programmes, personal statement and academic or professional reference. You may additionally be invited for an interview.

Applicants with different interests and aspirations, and from different states, cultures and even nationalities are welcome at our campuses. Each one makes a unique contribution to the diversity that is our way of life.

Why an early application matters

Applications made in one our early Rounds could receive an offer to study ahead of the crowd, providing piece of mind and an accelerated learning journey, and have the greatest chance of an award to waive or reduce tuition fees. Those paying their deposit in early Rounds could enjoy an academic head-start with faculty masterclasses, take part in exclusive networking with alumni and current students, and start to build connections with the August 2027 cohort through regular on-campus events.

August 2027 application rounds

We accept applications in rounds (sometimes called windows). We reserve the right to extend or modify dates based on results from a number of Boards and Examining Bodies, and we may not accept new applications for a specific programme when it has reached capacity. We may take applications after the final date shown, but only on the basis of having a strictly limited number of spaces in the August intake.

We will review applications, and contact individuals with a decision in line with the application round details shown here.

Application Round	Starts on	Ends on
Early Round 1	06 November 2026	17 January 2027
Early Round 2	18 January 2027	28 March 2027
Early Round 2	29 March 2027	23 May 2027
Main Round	24 May 2027	Start of term

Eligibility criteria

We want to make offers that fairly assess every applicant wherever they are based. The criteria to secure an offer is typically:-

An overall score in Grade 12 for undergraduate admissions, or a final university or college score for postgraduate programmes.
One or more subjects may be specified as compulsory preparation for some degrees. Applicants should verify subject requirements for their programme if required, and whether an indicative mark in the subject or level of study is specified.
Demonstrable and proven proficiency in English for the specific programme.

You may be invited for an in-person or online interview. We do not require that applicants appear for admission tests as part of the application process. While our programmes do not compulsorily require test scores, you may volunteer a test result such as College Board SAT (DI Code: 41330) or ETS GRE, if you believe it strengthens your application. You may also provide contextual information. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data enables us to recognise an applicant's potential in the context of their background and experience.

Proficiency in English may be indicated in a number of ways that include widely accepted tests. However, tests are not required if applicants can meet other conditions.

Applicants should refer to specific details for each programme to know whether they are eligible to apply. Eligibility criteria do not entitle a candidate to admission - they only indicate the minimum requirement to be considered for admission.

Find out more

Admission and eligibility and requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate study varies, so it is important to check before making an application to study. Individual programmes may also have different criteria which can be seen on individual programme pages.

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Making an application to study

All applications are made online. To make an application for more than one programme, applicants should complete a separate form for each programme that they are interested in.

An application must be completed in a single session, which likely to take about 45 minutes, because applicants cannot save a partially completed application form. Applicants should have digital copies of documents ready before starting an application.

An application processing fee of INR 2,000 must be paid after an application form has been completed and submitted. We cannot process an application until this fee is paid.

To make an application to study:-

Choose ‘Apply now’ to go to our online application form.
Complete the application form and upload all supporting documents.
After watching the explainer video, add a Personal Statement.
Upload a letter of recommendation from a school or higher education institution, including up to date contact information of any referees.
Submit your application along with the payment of the application assessment fee. An application assessment fee of 2,000 INR applies.

Getting an offer to study

If your application is successful, you will typically receive a Conditional Offer, pending the submission of final grades, English language tests if required, and completion of any other conditions specified.

Accept the Conditional Offer within 30 days to move ahead with your admission.
Complete a payment of 10% of the first year’s fees within 56 days and secure your place.

On receipt of your final grades and on meeting the other conditions specified, you will receive an Unconditional Offer.

Refund policy

Applicants are expected to pay a deposit of 10% of the tuition fee to secure a place. The first of three instalments of tuition fees is payable in September, at the start of the academic term. For the deposit amount, the Distance Selling Regulations, applicable to UK universities, mandate us to compulsorily refund any amount paid within 14 days of the acceptance of an offer, without any deductions or processing fees, and the terms as laid out in the Refund Policy apply. We never hold back an amount if the student has received a conditional offer and is not in a position to meet the academic conditions specified.

Tuition Fee refund policy (pdf document)

Ready to apply now?

Applications are open now for students to walk through the doors in August. Follow this link to start an application today.

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You might also want to know

We encourage students to make their application to study at University of Southampton Delhi as soon as they can. This means we can issue an early Conditional Offer and that students will have the best chance to meet their offer conditions. If demand is high, we may choose to close applications earlier than mentioned, but students with Offers to study would receive preferential treatment.

There is normally a 2,000 INR application assessment fee which students would need to pay in order for us to process their application for those starting in August 2026.

We encourage students to apply as soon as possible so that they can receive a Conditional Offer based on predicted scores for their chosen programme. We can accept an application from a student using their predicted grades if we receive their final grades once they are available.

You can meet us online, and in a selection of major cities in India. You can see when and where, by visiting the Events area of our website. When event tickets are available, you will be able to book a physical event, or to register for an on online session, from the event page. The best way to see campus is to book a pre-planned tour from our events page.