The University of Portsmouth is a public university located in Hampshire, on the southern coast of England.

Portsmouth was granted university status and its current name in 1992, but its origins date back to 1869, when the Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and Art was founded.

Key Milestones in the University’s Development:

• 1908 – Park Building opened as a Municipal College
• 1960 – Renamed Portsmouth Polytechnic Institute
• 1980–1990 – Became one of the largest and most prestigious polytechnics in the UK
• 1992 – Gained university status

Today, the University of Portsmouth offers students the opportunity to benefit from decades of growth and multi-million-pound investments.

The University of Portsmouth has two main campuses:

• University Quarter – The main campus, located in the city center, houses most of the university's facilities. Additionally, most student residences are situated nearby.
• Langstone Campus – A smaller campus, located in Milton, overlooking Langstone Harbour. This campus includes student village with three residences, most of the university's sports facilities, the School of Languages and Area Studies.

The Portsmouth Students' Union organizes a wide range of activities and opportunities for students, including over 150 student clubs and societies, participation in sports competitions, access to the university gym and fitness programs, learning a new musical instrument or language, engagement in volunteering and charity programs within the local community.

University Infrastructure
Sports Facilities: 2 sports halls, 2 studios for dance and martial arts, gym and fitness center, squash courts, hockey pitch, fields for football, rugby, and lacrosse.

Creative Facilities:

• The White Swan Building – Houses a new theater studio, TV studio, art gallery, and several music rehearsal rooms
• 4 rehearsal rooms
• Recording studio

Accommodation:
All first-year students are guaranteed a place in student residences. The University of Portsmouth Accommodation Service helps students find housing, whether in university residences or private rental accommodation.
Students can choose from various options:

• Seaside view or city center location
• Catered or self-catered accommodation
• En-suite rooms or shared facilities

Cost of a standard room in a shared apartment (3-8 students): £3,600 – £5,960 per year

• Why Choose the University of Portsmouth?
• Excellent location – Situated on the South Coast, just 90 minutes from Central London
• High employability rate – 93% of graduates secure jobs or further study opportunities
• Diverse student body – Students from over 120 countries
• Student satisfaction – 89%, according to the National Student Survey
• £180 million invested in campus development and expansion over the last 10 years
• Strong industry partnerships – Providing students with valuable internship opportunities
• Lower cost of living – Accommodation and food expenses are significantly lower than in London

Programmes:

• Pre-sessional English Courses
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
• Postgraduate (Master’s)
• Professional Development Courses

University Structure

The University of Portsmouth consists of five faculties and 29 specializations:

• Portsmouth Business School,
• Faculty of Technology,
• Faculty of Science,
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
• Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries

Most Popular Fields of Study

• Engineering
• Law
• Business and Management
• Natural Sciences
• Pharmacology
• Social Sciences
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Arts

Application Deadline: January 15

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s):

• High school diploma / Year 1 of university / Foundation
• IELTS 6.0

Postgraduate (Master’s):

• Bachelor’s / Specialist degree (GPA 4.0/5.0)
• IELTS 6.0-7.0 (depending on the program)

Scholarships:
International students now have the opportunity to apply for postgraduate scholarships at the University of Portsmouth. Scholarships are awarded for academic excellence and can be worth up to £5,000.

Notable Alumni:

• Ron Davies – Politician
• Timothy Peake – Astronaut
• Darren Naish – Paleontologist
• David Chidgey – Politician