The University of Portsmouth has approximately 20,000 students, 2,500 of whom are international and come from as many as 80 different countries. Over the past 10 years the University has spent £100 million on improving its buildings and facilities, including new halls of residence, sports facilities, the student’s Union and many new teaching buildings. The new £6.2 million Students’ Union acts as a base for approximately 125 clubs and societies. A major extension to the library is currently under way, which will be opening in 2006. The University endeavours to continuously provide the best for our students and offer value for money.

Location

Portsmouth itself is an island city in the centre of England’s Southern coastline and has been described as “England’s Flagship City” – a reference to its long and interesting history as an important maritime centre. The University has two campuses by the sea – Langstone and Guildhall. Most of the University teaching buildings are located on the Guildhall campus and within 10 minutes walking distance from one another. Road and rail links are excellent, providing good access to London, Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Regular ferry services link Portsmouth to France and Spain. The city boasts many excellent facilities including leisure centres, tennis courts, golf courses and sailing and windsurfing.

Facilities

From a brand new sports hall to state of the arts computing facilities, the university has everything you need in order to study and enjoy your time once you are here. The University has a large number of PCs in several locations around the campus with extensive computer facilities within the faculties and departments. These high specification PCs and MACs run the latest software for specialist and general computing. You can also access the University network on campus using your own laptop with the University wireless local area network (LAN). There are music and drama facilities for those students who are keen to continue their musical talents. There are two sports hall on the Guildhall campus one, which has recently been refurbished, and one that only opened in 2003. The centres cater for all different sports, indoor and outdoor. There are sports clubs that students can join and represent the University in local leagues. The University library houses thousands of books and journals with workspaces for students to use laptops or study quietly. Students also have access to electronic database and a subject librarian.

At the University of Portsmouth we pride ourselves on welcoming and supporting all our students. The International Recruitment Office team are dedicated to providing consistent care for the University’s International Student. Our international Student Advisors take pastoral care of International and EU students and provide advice on any issues students wish to discuss. The University’s support network includes Student Housing, Careers and Development Service, Student Finance Centre, Academic Registry, Finance Department and the Student’s Union. Student housing are available for students to discuss issues on halls of residence, private accommodation and lodgings. The University also has a team of Chaplains who respect and value each student, whatever their spiritual convictions and are willing to listen and advise.