The University of Portsmouth is a public university in the city of Portsmouth, England. A student-friendly waterfront city, Portsmouth is an excellent place to study and live, and many students stay on after they graduate.
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The campus is interspersed with green spaces and communal areas such as cafés and sports facilities. Portsmouth is steeped in history, with the Historic Dockyards and Henry VIII's famous ship the Mary Rose, but has a modern vibe, with designer outlet shopping at Gunwharf Quays and as host to major sporting and cultural events. Portsmouth is an exciting and vibrant place to study.There's a great mix of modern urban and historic areas alongside green spaces and the beach, and it has a real community feel. It's a compact city, and most university buildings, shops and entertainment are within walking distance of each other. . You have access to fantastic facilities in a vibrant city campus on the beautiful South Coast - only 90 minutes from central London. Superb facilities and a productive education in a lively and diverse seaside city, named one of the most affordable in the UK for students.
| Total UG Students | Total PG Students | International Student | Student Faculty Ratio |
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| 18,745 | 3,315 | 25% | 15:4 |
The commitment to prepare you for your future is evident in every course, dedicated careers and recruitment services, and a strong graduate employment track record .As a city campus, all the teaching and most residences are in the centre of Portsmouth, so the University and city are right on your doorstep. Around half of students are on courses that lead to professional accreditation, and many more study on courses that offer real-life learning. Simulated learning environments include a mock courtroom, a newsroom, a health simulation suite, a £1m model pharmacy and a forensic house, where criminologists work on staged crime scenes.
All courses reflect the university's commitment to students' future employment, with a dedicated careers and recruitment service, and graduates who earn more than the sector average. Currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, the university is planning new developments including a new indoor sports centre with swimming pool, and a flagship building to house Humanities and the Portsmouth Business School.
Notable Alumni
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Grayson Perry CBE – Turner prizewinning artist.
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Ben Fogle – television presenter and adventurer.
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Major Tim Peake – astronaut.Martin Whitmarsh – CEO, Land Rover BAR.
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Will King – founder and CEO of King of Shaves.
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Lauren Steadman – Paralympian.
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Karen Blackett – CEO of MediaCom UK.
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Shirley Conran – novelist and journalist.
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Justin Edgar – film director, screenwriter and producer.
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Simon Armitage CBE – award-winning poet.
English Language requirements:
We accept 75% or above from English at year 12 level for all our courses. If you have a lower level then they also accept IELTS and the required score will depend on your level of entry and your chosen course.
ELTS –
UG: Undergraduate applicants are required to achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- PTE- 60
- TOEFL- 79 with a minimum of: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing
- Duolingo :105/95
PG: Postgraduate applicants are required to achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- PTE- 60
- TOEFL- 79 with a minimum of: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing
- Duolingo :105/95
Undergraduate:
Average of 70% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations and 65% (CBSE & ICSE). The student must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.
Applicants with a good Higher National Diploma (HND) may be considered for advanced entry onto a relevant undergraduate programme. Applicants who have progressed from 10th Standard to recognised three year diplomas may be considered for entry to the second year of relevant programmes if they achieve 60% or above during their diploma studies. IELTS or equivalent will also be required
Waiver to all Boards except Punjab, Haryana
Postgraduate:
Academic Percentage 50-55% and 60% and above for technical Courses (Course to course depend)
Applicants should hold a good Bachelor Degree from a recognized University with second class or above. Some courses require a higher overall CGPA.
English Requirement
MOI acceptable for students from Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal
Waiver to all Boards except Punjab, Haryana
PhD:
Students holding a good Masters Degree will be considered for PhD study upon submission of a research proposal.
Please refer to the university website for details.
Accommodation for International Students
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All international (non-EU) students are guaranteed a room in halls of residence for their first year provided they have submitted an accommodation application by the specified deadline (please refer to the university website). Students must hold an unconditional offer and have their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
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The university offers both catered and self-catered halls, 90% of which have en-suite facilities and all with free Wi-Fi access.
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Most student accommodation is centrally located and within easy walking distance of the campus, but students who choose to live beside the sea at Langstone Student Village benefit from a free regular bus service to and from the main campus.
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There is a good supply of private-sector accommodation available if students prefer to live out in the city. The university runs a series of housing events, offers online resources and a student matching service to help students meet like-minded housemates to share with.
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The university also provides ongoing housing advice and support to all students to make sure that they are settled in Portsmouth throughout their course.
| Conditional Offer | Unconditional Offer | CAS |
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| 1 Week | 4 days | 2 days |
Scholarships
The University of Portsmouth is delighted to announce that they have five scholarships available, worth £5,000 each, to students from India. GREAT scholarships are offered in partnership with the British Council and are open to Indian students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree .
The scholarships are a one-off award towards one year of the course tuition fee and are non-renewable. They cannot be taken in conjunction with any other fee reduction or bursary offered by the University.
There are numerous other scholarships.Please refer university website for detail qualifications required.
Other scholarships
You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.
Some key facts of University of Portsmouth
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The Complete University Guide 2018 : 56
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World University Rankings 2017 : 401-500
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The Guardian University League Tables 2018 : 37
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QS World University Ranking 2018: 601-650
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University of Portsmouth has received gold rated teaching
