WHY CHOOSE
Portsmouth.
Research with international impact
Our researchers are devoted to tackling problems that impact society, human life and our planet. In the Research Excellence Framework( REF) 2021 we ranked in the Top 3 Modern Universities for Research Power. This acknowledges both the quality and quantity of the research we submitted to the REF assessment. We were recognised for the wide-ranging impacts of our research on society, health, culture and the environment.
Powerful partnerships
Portsmouth participates in a variety of national doctoral partnership schemes( DTPs). These provide PhD funding and deliver the latest developments in training the next generation of researchers. Our DTPs include the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, the South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership, the South East Physics Network, the TREES Doctoral Landscape
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Award( DLA) and an AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership with Portsmouth City Council.
A culture you’ ll thrive in
Our students feel supported and nurtured as part of the larger research community. In the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey( PRES 2025) Portsmouth has been ranked 5th in overall satisfaction for research degrees. We also ranked fourth in the sector for the support provided to on-campus students, and second for support offered to distance learners, further highlighting Portsmouth’ s commitment to provide an outstanding and supportive student experience.
A location you’ ll love
As one of the sunniest cities in the UK, it’ s no wonder Portsmouth has been voted number two in the best places to live in the UK( Nomad Nation 2023). It’ s also one of the UK’ s top 10 most affordable cities for students to live in( NatWest Student Living Index 2024). Here you’ ll find a vibrant culture, sociable spaces and restorative sea air.
Woven around the city centre and just a short walk from the seafront, our campus offers a friendly community and the ideal space to focus.
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Experience Portsmouth
This is your chance to explore the University and the city and meet our inspiring community. Come to our next event to talk to researchers, Doctoral College staff, expert support teams and current PhD students. You can also meet us virtually at one of our online events.
Meet us on your terms
If you can’ t make it to one of our fixed events, or you’ d rather meet your subject area specialist on a one-to-one basis, you can book an appointment that suits you. Check out pages 14 – 20 for contact details. Our experts are available over the phone, video call, email or face to face.
‘ The university has given me the experience and confidence to help shape my career and networks for the future.’
Ritah Anastacia Namaganda PhD in Film and Media
Walking tour
Missed an open day or want to take another look around? You can explore the city and campus with our self-guided tour. It’ s a great way to get a sense of our city by the sea and all the possibilities that are here for you.
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