Investing in student experience 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.
Network of Support 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.
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