Campus life

Warsash campus

The Warsash campus is located on the east bank of the River Hamble, overlooking Southampton Water. The cities of Southampton and Portsmouth are within close reach and London is easily accessible by road and rail.

Teaching for simulation courses takes place at the Warsash campus. Training for fire fighting, maritime safety and offshore, medical and seamanship certification is all conducted on the lower campus.

In addition to the teaching and training facilities, the campus offers a library and a coffee bar/restaurant. 

St Mary's and East Park Terrace campuses

Tuition for officer cadets takes place in a dedicated building at Solent University's St Mary's campus, within the grounds of City College in Southampton. Find out more

The teaching provision for Merchant Navy senior officers and commercial yacht certification has transferred from the Warsash campus to the Reginald Mitchell Building at Solent University's main East Park Terrace campus in Southampton city centre.

Cadets, senior officers and yacht officers have full access to the facilities on offer at East Park Terrace, including the 24-hour library, sports facilities, and food outlets.