About University of Portsmouth

At the University of Portsmouth we aim to make sure you develop the skills employers value. So, we will give you hands-on learning and working experiences that equip you to thrive in today’s competitive global jobs market.

You can choose from hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees spanning business, creativity and culture, humanities, science and technology. Our teaching is rated Gold in the UK Government's Teaching Excellence Framework, we have a five star rating for teaching, employability, internationalization, facilities, arts and culture, and inclusiveness in the QS World University Rankings 2021 and 94% of our graduates in work and/or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes survey conducted in 2019)

At Portsmouth, you will gain valuable insight, vital skills, unforgettable experiences - and learn to shape the future you dream of.

Why the University of Portsmouth?

At the University of Portsmouth we will help you develop the confidence, skills and knowledge to create the future you want.
• Our students like us. One of the Top 30 universities for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey 2020)
• Great place to live. Portsmouth is an exciting city with a modern outlook. It is also one of the 20 most affordable cities for students (NatWest Student Living Index 2020)
• Guaranteed room in halls for all new full time undergraduate students who make us their firm, first choice and meet accommodation deadlines
• Superb facilities. Latest investments include a £9m media and performing arts space, a £12m centre to inspire a new generation of engineers, specialist teaching facilities in the new University Learning Centre and a £57m public sports centre due to open later this year.

The City/Campuses
Located on the UK’s south coast, Portsmouth isn’t just a great place to study – it’s a great place to live.

Most of the University buildings are right in the heart of the city with everything you need in easy reach.

Southsea seafront is a short walk from the city centre and main University campus. Here you can enjoy fantastic sea views, four miles of beach and the green spaces of Southsea Common, ideal for meeting friends and having summer picnics.

London is just a 90 minute direct train journey away. Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports are within easy reach and if you want to get to Europe, there are regular ferries to France and Spain.

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University of Portsmouth Rankings

Our NSS 2018 results:
88% – our student satisfaction score - above the national average since 2006
Top 20 – we're in the Top 20 of UK universities for student satisfaction

Top 25 university - Our position in the The Guardian University Guide 2019, the fifth straight year we've climbed the rankings.

We're 51st in the Times University Guide 2019, rising two places from 2018.

#1 in the UK for graduate salary boost

Students from the Philippines

If you’re from the Philippines and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is a great place to fulfiLl your ambitions.

Foundation courses
- If you've completed the Senior High School (Arts/Sports) Certificate or a local Diploma, you'll usually need to do a foundation year before doing an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. We recommend you take a foundation course at our associated college International College Portsmouth (ICP).

Undergraduate courses
- If you've successfully completed the Senior High School (Academic), we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course via ICP's Stage 2 programme.

Postgraduate courses
- For entry to our postgraduate Master's programmes, you'll usually need to have a Bachelor's degree from a local prestigious university, or a local Master degree, with a GPA of at least 2.0. Work experience is also required for several postgraduate courses and many courses will require you to have studied relevant subjects. Please see our courses for more details.

- As a student from the Philippines, you can apply for various scholarships and bursaries, including the International Alumni Referral Award, Goal Award and Chevening Scholarship. You can find more information about these on our funding page.