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 HESA Outcomes Survey 2021 / 22.

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. A reputation for excellent teaching

You will join a university that has achieved Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework( TEF 2023) and the full five-star rating for excellence in the QS World University rankings 2025. We are one of the UK’ s top 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 Portsmouth in September 2026.

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 recently opened a £ 5.2 million Centre for Creative and Immersive XR( eXtended Reality). As part of our £ 250 million plan to develop our campus, we are building world-class facilities – from advanced teaching spaces, labs and workshops, to a new Student Hub for events, wellbeing and learning.

9. Sporting spirit

Our multimillion-pound Ravelin Sports Centre has a sports hall, swimming pool, fitness suite, multi-purpose studios, squash courts, and climbing and bouldering wall. We also have 34 competitive sports teams you can get involved with. Student-athletes at the University may benefit from sport scholarships. What is more, we are proud to be the Main Club Partner of Portsmouth Football Club.

10. A passion for the planet

Our electricity is from 100 per cent renewable sources and protecting our environment is a key theme of our research. For example, our Revolution Plastics initiative is helping to 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