About University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth is a modern coastal university with strong links to industry, applied research in maritime, security and creative technologies, and a student experience centred on practical learning.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 28,500 total students
- • 5,500 international students
- • 150 student societies
Location
- • Located in Portsmouth
- • Public university
- • Established 1870
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
CriminologyComputingBusiness ManagementEngineering
Student-Staff Ratio
18 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Business & Law
Accounting, Economics & Finance, Strategy, Enterprise & Innovation, Law
Faculty of Science & Health
Biological Sciences, Psychology, Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Technology
Computing, Mechanical & Design Engineering, School of Energy & Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries
Creative Technologies, Film, Media & Communication, School of Art & Design
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: BBC including relevant subjects
Alternatives: International Baccalaureate 29 points, BTEC DDM
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK bachelor degree with 2:2 or above
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 92
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £16,000
- Postgraduate: £17,000
- Foundation: £16,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £6,200
- Food: £2,100
- Transport: £650
- Entertainment: £1,300
- Other: £950
- Total: £11,200
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
MeritValue: £1,600 (Tuition fee discount)
Self-funded international applicants • Firm offer for a full-time course
Deadline: 2025-06-30
Chancellor's Global Academic Excellence Award
MeritValue: £5,000 (Tuition fee discount)
A level AAB / IB 34 or equivalent • Personal statement demonstrating leadership
Deadline: 2025-05-31
Campus & Facilities
Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, United Kingdom
City-centre estate stretching from Portsmouth Guildhall to Southsea seafront with new labs, studios and the Ravelin Sports Centre.
Size: 35 acres
Facilities
Innovation
Centre for Creative and Immersive XR, Future Technology Centre, Business School trading floor
Student Services
Global Lounge, Student Finance Centre, Faith and Reflection Centre
Libraries
University Library
24/7 during term with 1,400 study spaces, FabLab, GIS suite and academic skills workshops
24/7 in term
Creative and Cultural Industries Learning Centre
Specialist collections for design, architecture and media production
09:00-21:00
Sports Facilities
Ravelin Sports Centre
Passivhaus sports hub with 25m pool, climbing wall, ski simulator and large gym
Langstone Sports Campus
Pitch complex for football, rugby, lacrosse and American football
Student Services
Student Hub
One-stop desk for immigration, wellbeing, disability and finance queries
studenthub@port.ac.uk
Careers and Employability Service
Placement coaching, mentoring and paid internships with Solent employers
careers@port.ac.uk
Accommodation
Greetham Street
University-managedCity-centre en-suite rooms close to Guildhall campus and train station.
Cost: £160 - £230 (per week)
Ensuite bathroom • Communal study lounges • Bike storage
Distance: 5 minute walk
Contract: 40-51 weeks
Catherine House
Partner hallsModern waterfront accommodation with shared flats and studios overlooking Victoria Park.
Cost: £165 - £240 (per week)
Gym access • Cinema room • 24/7 security
Distance: 10 minute walk
Contract: 43-51 weeks
Firmly accept your offer then apply via the student housing portal; international applicants can secure a room before arrival.
Airport pickup windows, arrivals buddies and residence life mentors help new students settle into Portsmouth.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 150
Teams: 35
Cultural Activities
- Freshers' Fayre on Guildhall Walk — Every September
- Victorious Festival volunteering — Annually
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: global@port.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)23 9284 4444
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
52
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 78%
Further study: 14%
Unemployed: 5%
Average Salary
£29,000
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
BAE SystemsIBMPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS TrustHampshire ConstabularyUbisoft Reflections
Career Services
- Placements and Work Experience: Dedicated advisers source sandwich placements with Solent, London and international employers
- Startup and Freelance Studio: Enterprise Connect mentors, microgrants and co-working for founders
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Southampton Airport
33 km • 35 minutes by train
Public Transport
- Rail: Portsmouth & Southsea station has direct services to London Waterloo (90 mins) and Southampton every 30 minutes. • £12-£35 return depending on route
- Bus: First Solent and Stagecoach buses connect halls, Langstone campus and Southsea seafront. • £18 weekly student ticket
Local Area
Portsmouth is a compact island city with historic dockyard, Gunwharf Quays outlet mall and Southsea's cafés minutes from campus.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Historic Dockyard & HMS Victory, Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Common
Shopping: Gunwharf Quays, Commercial Road, Cascades Centre
Entertainment: Portsmouth Guildhall concerts, Albert Road music venues, Everyman Cinema
Additional Information
Accreditation
AACSB, AMBA, Cyber First Gold Award, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Partnerships
- Industry: BAE Systems — Defence engineering placements and collaborative research in cyber security
- Government: Royal Navy — Maritime logistics, navigation systems and naval architecture partnerships
Research Highlights
- Centre for Creative and Immersive XR — Pioneering virtual and augmented reality applications for heritage, health and training (2023)
- Cyber Security Research — NCSC-recognised academic centre of excellence in cyber security research (2024)
Notable Alumni
- Tim Peake — European Space Agency astronaut (2006)
- Simon Armitage — UK Poet Laureate and former lecturer (2010)
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel — Victorian engineer (honorary association through naval engineering heritage) (1870)
Metadata
Source: University of Portsmouth 2025 prospectus, Graduate Outcomes 2023, Solent transport guides, HESA 2023/24
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: international.office@port.ac.uk