University of Portsmouth

We’ve created an inclusive, personalised, highly supportive learning environment. You’ll learn from lecturers who are experts in their field, with track records in industry or research. 

Courses are designed to give you valued skills, often using simulated working environments and opportunities for professional placements. And our Careers and Employability Service offers free career-building help for five years after graduation. 

Student reviews reflect the high availability and open-door policy of support services, which include:

• Academic support
• Personal support - including support for students with disabilities
• Dedicated facilities for various religions
• Counselling and mental health support
• Health and medical care
• Student finance 
• Housing support  

Clubs and societies

There’s a huge range of clubs and societies to join through the Students’ Union. You can develop your talents and make memories with people who share your passions. You’ll also find a wealth of sports teams at Portsmouth.

We’re investing £400 million into our campus facilities to prepare students for a competitive global jobs market. Key to this is giving you opportunities to practise skills in simulated professional environments. To give a few examples, we have:

The Centre for Creative and Immersive XR, for exploring virtual, augmented and extended reality. The Future Technology Centre, where students work with industry on advanced projects. Plus a Bloomberg Suite, Motion Capture Studio, Professional Interpreter Training Suite, Replica Courtroom, and simulated GP, pharmacy and hospital environments.  

Ravelin Sports Centre is one of the UK’s most sustainable sports centres, with the latest fitness tech and affordable memberships. It offers an 8 lane, 25 metre swimming pool, 175 station fitness suites, 8 court sports hall, multi-purpose studios, squash courts, ski simulator, climbing wall and bouldering.