University of Portsmouth Stats, Info and Facts

University of Portsmouth - a university by the sea in the heart of one of England's most historic cities.

At the University of Portsmouth our commitment to preparing you for your future career is evident in every course. You won't only sit in a lecture theatre and listen. For many of our courses you'll be working in real-life learning environments such as a mock courtroom or a model pharmacy. These simulated environments demonstrate the strong professional nature of many of our courses and prepare you for successful employment.

More than this, you have access to fantastic facilities in a vibrant city campus on the beautiful South Coast of England - only 90 minutes from central London by direct train.

We have over 23,000 students, including more than 4,800 overseas students from 140 countries. You'll make friends from all over the world and share experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.

Fast Facts

• -88% our students have reported high levels of satisfaction with their course which is higher than the UK national average of 85%


• -Ranked among the top 400 universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World Rankings 2013 and in the top 50 universities in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide League Table 2014


• -More than 430 different degree programmes (198 undergraduate, 161 postgraduate and 72 research degrees)


• -Guaranteed University allocated accommodation for your first year of studies when you apply by the deadline