NCUK University Partner
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is on England's south coast, with its campus in the centre of the seaside city of Portsmouth, close to amenities and a short walk from the seafront: four miles of beach and Southsea Common are nearby. The city is walkable and bicycle-friendly, with a bus network that includes free University buses, a direct train to London, and major airports reachable by public transport within a few hours.
It has about 28,000 students, including 5,700 international students from over 150 countries, and more than 150 student-led groups and societies. Teaching holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), combining academic and practical learning, with career and employability support available during study and for up to five years after graduation.
The university is in the middle of a £250 million campus development plan, which includes the Ravelin Sports Centre and planned teaching, lab and workshop buildings. Facilities already include a £5.2 million Centre for Creative and Immersive XR (eXtended Reality), simulated learning environments such as a replica courtroom and science labs, and a library open 24/7 during term time.
5 Stars
QS Top Universities 2025
Gold
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
93%
of graduates in work or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23)
Top 10
most affordable UK cities for students (NatWest Student Living Index 2024)
Vice-Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
A £2,500 tuition fee discount for the first year, available to all eligible students.
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
A £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year, awarded on merit.
Student life and support
Free support is available before arrival, covering preparation, visa advice and accommodation, alongside ongoing Finance (budgeting), Careers (part-time work) and Student Life services, including mental health support.
Accommodation
Halls of residence are in the city centre, with a range of room types, catering options, and mixed or single-sex flats. Full-time students who accept their offer and meet deadlines are guaranteed a hall room, and a verified private landlord list is also provided.
Careers and employability
Students get free 1-to-1 advice, job boards, workshops, CV and interview support, and placement year options, including the Connected Degrees format.
Sport, wellbeing and societies
The Ravelin Sports Centre includes an 8-lane 25m pool, a climbing wall, fitness studios and squash courts, with 35 sports clubs and campus leagues.
Over 150 student-led groups cover sport, culture, faith and more.
Sustainability
Sustainability work covers carbon management, recycling and sustainable printing, and the Revolution Plastics project researches plastic pollution.
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to University of Portsmouth, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.