Why choose the University of Portsmouth?

They have an excellent reputation for quality teaching and sustained, high levels of student satisfaction. The commitment to preparing you for your future career is evident in every course, dedicated careers and recruitment services and a strong graduate employment track record. More than this, you have access to fantastic facilities in a vibrant city campus on the beautiful South Coast - only 90 minutes from central London.

All of the undergraduates will get opportunities to make them stand out from the crowd. You can benefit from work-related learning experiences as part of your course, whatever degree you choose to study, learn a foreign language completely free of charge, or get involved in local, national and international volunteering opportunities. Also, you can gain work experience through participation in student democracy, media and event-organising opportunities on campus and develop your entrepreneurial side via units within your course or get support in taking forward a business idea through the Centre for Enterprise.

Source: University of Portsmouth official website - http://www.port.ac.uk/

Facts about University of Portsmouth

•  Ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and the top modern university in the United Kingdom in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• A total population of 21,368 students and almost 2,500 staff.
• 85% of students are studying undergraduate courses. They have nearly 4,000 international and EU students from over 140 different countries.
• 45% of students are female, and 55% are male.
• 95% of UK students aged under 21, studying for a first degree come from state schools and colleges.
• Over 88% of the 2013 graduates went straight into work or chose to continue their studies.
• For the 8th consecutive year, students have scored them above the national average for satisfaction in the independent National Student Survey 2014.
• 88% of students have reported high levels of satisfaction with their course, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

Source: University of Portsmouth official website - http://www.port.ac.uk/

Location - Portsmouth

 As a city campus, all teaching and most residences are in the centre of Portsmouth, so the University and city’s facilities are right on your doorstep. The campus is made up of over 40 buildings, interspersed with green spaces and communal areas such as cafés and coffee shops.

The university has invested more than £100 million into buildings and resources over the last 10 years, both to give students the facilities they’ll need to prepare for the working world, and to assist researchers in pursuing groundbreaking studies in their field.

The library gives you access to over 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and microfilms; courses to help you with your study and research skills; thousands of ebooks, e-journals, and online newspapers; free wifi; 24 opening hours during exam time; laptops for loan; an online catalogue; a service that lets you borrow books from other libraries; a library café…

Everything’s close by in Portsmouth. One minute you could be standing on the deck of a historic ship, the next you could be walking down a bustling shopping street, browsing in a gallery or sitting on the beach. The city’s flat – perfect for cycling - and everything’s close by so it’s easy to get around. By night, Portsmouth comes alive with gigs, bars, restaurants, clubs and shows.

The main part of the city is built on the natural island of Portsea. The resort area of Southsea occupies its southern part and, although it’s part of Portsmouth, is recognised as distinct from the rest of the city. Many students live in Southsea and contribute to its friendly, cosmopolitan and quirky character.

 Source: University of Portsmouth official website - http://www.port.ac.uk/