University of Portsmouth
About
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 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.
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.
Applicants from some countries may have to meet individual requirements – to see what these are, visit your country page.
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 student-visa@port.ac.uk 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
| Amount | Application Deadline | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship | 1,600 GBP | October 5, 2022 | |
| Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship | 5,000 GBP | October 5, 2022 | |
| School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences (SEGG) Scholarship | 50 GBP | October 5, 2022 | |
| University of Portsmouth Transition Scholarships for European residents | October 5, 2022 |
- Employed 2 years after graduation: 95%
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)
- Southsea
Winston Churchill Avenue, PO1 2UP, Southsea
