YOUR LIFE IN our city by the sea.
Portsmouth offers everything you need to create a home away from home.
Focus on your subject with as little distraction as you like. Then, when it’ s time to step away from your studies the seafront offers you the perfect place to reset, revive and relax. Whether you’ re a foodie, a sports fan, or a music lover, our friendly city has something to enrich your life beyond your course.
What can you expect from our waterfront city?
• a warm and supportive community
• a city centre campus with everything you need close by, making it easier to balance your studies and lifestyle
• unmissable festivals, vibrant nightlife and a celebrated naval past
• the space you need to reset
• miles of beaches and green spaces, all just a short stroll from campus
Discover your city: PORT. AC. UK / STUDENT-LIFE
Essential Portsmouth
Sea
Take a refreshing dip or relax on the beach. Feeling adventurous? Try kayaking, windsurfing or paddleboarding at Portsmouth Watersports Centre.
Southsea Common
A spacious place for relaxed summer picnics and winter walks, where the sky fills with colour at the annual International Kite Festival.
Maritime history
Immerse yourself in maritime history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Visit the fantastic Mary Rose Museum and stroll around Nelson’ s flagship HMS Victory.
Old Portsmouth
Indulge your creative side at the historic Hotwalls in Old Portsmouth, home to 13 artists’ and designers’ studios, and a popular waterfront café.
Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower
Take in panoramic views from The Clouds, the café / bar at the top of the 105m Spinnaker Tower. You’ ll find it near campus at the designer shopping outlet Gunwharf Quays.
Independent brands
Portsmouth is home to all kinds of inventive independent businesses – from clothing to comics, artisanal crafts, music and much more.
Amazing food
Whether you want a light bite or a meal out, you’ ll find food from around the globe to suit any budget – from jerk chicken to Thai tapas.
At the heart of a city like no other, our University exists to inspire. Where seaside vibes meet rich history and creative industry, let Portsmouth be the place that inspires you on your postgrad journey.
Fall in love with Portsmouth:
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