We are dedicated to the pursuit of a university education that enables learners from all backgrounds to become enterprising citizens and responsible leaders. We are committed to promoting economic and social prosperity for the communities we serve. Put simply – we want Solent graduates to be the passionate, creative professionals of the future, bringing expertise and energy into their communities and workplaces.

Our mission

To enable our learners to be work-ready, world-ready, and future-ready.

Our vision

By 2025 we will enable students to succeed by being a university that:

1. Transforms the lives of people from all backgrounds, through learning that is relevant to the real world.
2. Ensures an outstanding student experience through our exceptional staff and facilities.
3. Excels at supplying its learning community with the reliance, abilities, information, and experience they need to successfully pursue fulfilling lives and life-altering careers.
4. Delivers a matchless syllabus shaped around inspiring industrial partnerships, ground-breaking professional insights, information exchange, and research.
5. Makes a material effect on environmental sustainability.

Our values

We and our work continue to be shaped, informed, and inspired by our values of Respect, Ownership, Inclusivity, Engagement, Integrity, and Teamwork. Together, these values create a university that is open to all, which celebrates different, and demonstrates a commitment to social justice and equality of occasion.