Welcome

University of Southampton is located close to the town centre, with excellent bus networks servicing the city, so getting around to get your essentials couldn't be easier.

Westquay Shopping Centre offers a number of shops all under one roof as well as restaurants, bookshops and coffee shops.

Moving in essentials

Before you arrive you can order items to be delivered to your Halls via UniKitOut, you can save 10% with discount code SOUTH10. 

If you need items once you are here....

Ikea — Offers furniture and any soft furnishings you may need, household items and a restaurant offering great value on food.

Asda — You can get all of your grocery shopping here as well as budget friendly household items and bedding

Aldi — Affordable supermarket with all the food and household essentials.

Lidl — Budget friendly food and household items and toiletries

Sainsbury's — Groceries, toiletries and household items as well as bedding.

Primark — Value clothing and household items as well as bedding

Bank accounts

You'll need a bank account to manage your money and pay for things and here is a guide to the best student accounts for 2025.