International Student Guide 2024 International Student Guide 2024 | Page 2

CONTENTS A warm welcome .

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Why the University of Portsmouth ?
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Ten reasons why Portsmouth is the right place for you
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Why you will love our city by the sea
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Living in Portsmouth
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Ten reasons to love Portsmouth
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Student experience
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Teaching and learning
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A campus built for life
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The Students ’ Union
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Advice and support
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Helping you get career ready
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Get the best from global opportunities
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Study in the United Kingdom for a term or a year
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English language requirements and support
40
Visas and immigration
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Accommodation
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Funding and scholarships
48
Cost of living in Portsmouth
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Sport at Portsmouth
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Ravelin Sports Centre
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A passion for the planet
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Pathway programmes to the University of Portsmouth
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Our London Campus
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Course information
66 Browse our courses by category
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Useful information
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Your steps to apply
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How to apply and entry requirements
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Terms and conditions
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Contact us
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Course index A – Z
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Getting to Portsmouth
Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor
Choosing where to study your degree is a life-changing decision which will have a profound effect on your future .
You will be pleased to hear that , as a global university , we celebrate diversity through an inclusive culture and a vibrant international community .
Here at the University of Portsmouth , you will expand your knowledge and expertise , and realise your potential by enhancing your employability , building your confidence and developing new friendships and networks .
It is people that make great universities , and everyone at Portsmouth is committed to helping you enjoy the best experience possible .
We look forward to welcoming you !
Professor Graham Galbraith CBE Vice-Chancellor
Welcome from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
We are pleased that you are considering the University of Portsmouth as a potential study destination . We are a global university with a student population of 23,000 with 5,700 international students from around 150 countries . Our students rate us with WhatUni , placing us as a Top 20 university for international experience .
We are proud of the diversity we have at this University and you will be assured a warm welcome if you choose to study with us . More importantly , we ensure that our graduates have the hallmarks of a Portsmouth graduate with a global outlook .
Our students will be well-prepared for their future careers and the world of work . That is why the latest HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey ( 2020 / 21 ) shows that 94 per cent of our undergraduate students are in work or study within 15 months of graduation .
We always strive to maintain a superior standard of teaching and our 5-star rating in the QS World University rankings reflects the excellent education experience you can expect at Portsmouth .
We hope that you will find the information in this guide helpful and that you will consider the University of Portsmouth as your future study destination .
Chris Chang Deputy Vice-Chancellor ( Global Engagement and Student Life )
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