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University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

Introduction

We’re proud to be a breath of fresh air in the academic world – a place where everyone gets the support they need to achieve their best. We’re always discovering. We don’t fit the mould, we break it. Just as the world keeps moving, so do we.

We’re closely involved with our local community, and we take our ideas into the global marketplace. We partner with businesses, industry, and government to set the course for a better future. And we educate and transform the lives of our students to help them achieve their potential. We stand out, not just in the UK but in the world. We excel in research areas from cosmology and astrophysics to cybersecurity, forensics, and sport science. Since the first day we opened our doors, we've looked towards the future. And we're here to help you shape it.

Campus Features

At the University of Portsmouth, your degree is a journey of discovery and a chance to find out what you are really capable of.

We offer outstanding teaching, support that lets you achieve more and learning that goes beyond the classroom. Whether you need help to develop study skills or advice on settling into life in a new country, we are here for you every step of your journey. We will help you develop the confidence, skills and knowledge to create the future you want.

Whatever success means to you, you will find it at Portsmouth.

You are welcome

We welcome 5,700 international students from around 150 different countries. So wherever you are coming from, we can help you get to where you want to be.

Dedicated help and guidance

Whatever support you need to help you achieve your goals, our friendly staff are on hand – from counsellors and chaplains to housing, finance and careers advisers. Plus, of course, your personal tutor.

Superb facilities

We are always improving and updating. Latest spends include a £5.2m Centre for Creative and Immersive XR (eXtended Reality), a £57m sports facility and a £2.3m Centre for Enzyme Innovation to help solve some of the planet’s most pressing environmental problems. All of these investments are part of our £400m plan for the future of our campus.

Guaranteed room in halls

We are able to guarantee an offer of a room in University halls of residence to all new, full-time students who accept an offer to join us and meet our accommodation deadlines.

Excellent teaching

Experience excellent teaching every day, so you can explore new ideas and develop skills that enrich your life – and your prospects.

5-star university

Join a university that has achieved the full five-star rating for excellence in the internationally recognised QS World University rankings 2022.

Excellent employment outcomes

Career prospects for our graduates are excellent, with 9 out of 10 in work or further study when surveyed 15 months after leaving us.

Great place to live

Portsmouth is an exciting island city with lots of culture and great entertainment choices.

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    Admissions

    Applicants from some countries may have to meet individual requirements – to see what these are, visit your country page.

    Visa Requirements

    As an international student, you'll need a visa to study in the UK. There are a few different types of visa available from the UK government, but the type you would normally need is a Student visa.

    On this visa, you can study on full-time courses as well as part-time postgraduate courses (as long as they are Level 7 or above on the UK government's Regulated Qualification Framework).

    On these pages, you'll also find visa advice on extra steps you might need to take.

    • Student visas

    • EU and EEA students

    • Exchange and Study Abroad students

    • Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

    • Credibility interviews

    • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

    • Visa frequently asked questions

    If you can't find the information you need, there are various other sources of help:

    • Contact our specialist international student team about visa advice at [email protected] or +44(0) 2392 845 121. Alternatively, see our UKVI Compliance information.

    • If you are using a representative or agent to help you apply to the University of Portsmouth, they can help you with your visa application

    • UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website

    • UK Government visa advice

    Scholarships and Funding

    AmountApplication Deadline
    Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship1,600 GBPOctober 5, 2022
    Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship5,000 GBPOctober 5, 2022
    School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences (SEGG) Scholarship50 GBPOctober 5, 2022
    University of Portsmouth Transition Scholarships for European residentsOctober 5, 2022

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    Rankings

    5 star overall rating

    QS World University Rankings 2021 gave us 5 stars for teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities, arts and culture, and inclusiveness.

    Graduates in work and/or further study

    94% of our graduates are in work or further study, according to the HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20.

    Excellence in teaching

    Our teaching is rated Gold – the highest rating – by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

    Career services

    Student Crowd 2021 put us in the top 20 Best Universities for Careers Services.

    Top 150 Young University in the world

    Times Higher Education ranks us as one of the Top 150 Young Universities anywhere in the world.

    Postgraduate taught courses

    We scored 84% in course quality satisfaction among our students, in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.

    Top 10 International experience (WhatUni Student Choice, 2022)

    No. 2 Best places to live in the UK (Nomad Nation, 2022)

    Locations

    • Southsea

      Winston Churchill Avenue, PO1 2UP, Southsea

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