Already at university ?
Our Study Abroad programme offers you the opportunity to study for a half or full academic year and gain credits which you can transfer back to your home university . You will gain experience of a different academic environment and study in classes alongside full-time British and international students .
As well as lectures , you will learn through smaller seminar and tutorial classes . This gives you an opportunity to work closely with , and get to know , other students on your course .
Teaching dates / term Autumn / Fall term
Spring term
There are a range of subjects available to study at Portsmouth as part of our Study Abroad programme .
Did you know ? All Study Abroad students are entitled to a 20 per cent Alumni Discount for postgraduate Master ’ s courses at the University of Portsmouth .
Calendar months
September / October to January / February
January / February to June
Study Abroad accommodation
Join us as a Study Abroad student at Portsmouth in the autumn / fall term and you can secure a guaranteed room in halls of residence . All you need to do is meet our accommodation and deposit deadlines .
If your Study Abroad programme starts in the spring term , there is still a chance we can offer you a place in halls . If we cannot , there is plenty of private rented accommodation in the city , with something suitable for all . You should have no trouble choosing a place to live in Portsmouth .
Full academic year
September / October to June
Choose to study abroad in Portsmouth and you can :
• Gain transferable credits towards your degree
• Experience UK lifestyle and education
• Develop new skills
• Grow in confidence
• Make new friends
‘ I chose the University of Portsmouth because of its variety of academic courses , student support and its location . The lecturers are knowledgeable and always there to explain the material further , and the University Library is amazing with access to so many books , journals and articles .’
Yekaterina Kolessina , Kazakhstan ,
Study Abroad Student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences