International Student Guide 2024 International Student Guide 2024 | Page 5

Ten reasons

WHY PORTSMOUTH

6 . Graduate ready to start your career
We know what it takes to get you ready for your future career . 94 per cent of our graduates are in work or in further study according to the most recent HESA Outcomes Survey .

IS THE RIGHT

PLACE FOR YOU .
1 . 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 .
2 . Join a supportive community
At Portsmouth we pride ourselves on our welcoming community . Whatever you need , you will find support – from counsellors and chaplains to housing , finance and careers advisers . Plus your personal tutor can provide advice on a range of issues .
3 . A great place to live
‘ Portsmouth is one of the best places to live in the UK . Close to the beach and has the most beautiful lights at night time . Portsmouth is the home away from home that you never thought you needed .’
4 . Teaching excellence
You will join a university that has achieved the full five-star rating for excellence in the QS World University rankings 2024 and experience internationally respected teaching practices . We are one of the UK ’ s top three modern universities for research power *, and many lecturers share their research with their students .
* Research Excellence Framework 2021
5 . Your guaranteed room in halls
All new , full-time students who accept an offer of study at the University and meet the accommodation deadlines are guaranteed a room in halls when starting a course in September 2024 .
7 . Industry inspired courses
‘ I secured a placement with Disney + which has been the best experience of my life and I could never have done this if I did not go to the University of Portsmouth .’
Sophie , United Kingdom , BA ( Hons ) International Business
8 . Superb facilities
We are always improving . We have just opened 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 one of the planet ’ s most pressing environmental problems . We also have a £ 400m plan to build and develop our campus in the near future .
9 . Sporting spirit
Our multimillion-pound sports centre has a sports hall , swimming pool , fitness suite , multi-purpose studios , squash courts , a climbing and bouldering wall and even a ski simulator . And if you prefer team games , we have over 35 competitive sports teams you can get involved with , sports scholarships and even a partnership with Portsmouth Football Club .
10 . A passion for the planet
Our electricity is from 100 per cent renewable sources and we aim to be carbon positive by 2030 . Our Revolution Plastics initiatives help us create a more sustainable global economy . As a student here you can be part of the fight against climate change .
Emmanuella , Ghana , MPharm ( Hons ) Pharmacy
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