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The University of Portsmouth is a coastal university located on the south coast of England, just a quick 2-hour train journey from London. Previously a polytechnic college, it gained university status in 1992, has grown massively since and invested heavily into its campus. Academically, Portsmouth's research is considered 'globally significant'. Thanks to its coastal location, it has solid links to the marine sciences with degrees accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). By attending the University of Portsmouth, you'll be in great company as notable alumni include artist Grayson Perry and real-life astronaut Sir Tim Peake!
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Students have a very positive view of Portsmouth as a place, outlining its heritage, amazing places to eat, great independent shops and immaculate green spaces to work and relax. Students also often express how reasonable it is cost-wise to live in Portsmouth, and compliment the vast array of student accommodations to choose from. Students with an affinity for the sea, passion for marine sciences or interest in sustainability and conservation will thrive at Portsmouth with its amble resources and forward thinking research and development initiatives.
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The University of Portsmouth is a coastal university located on the south coast of England, just a quick 2-hour train journey from London. Previously a polytechnic college, it gained university status in 1992, has grown massively since and invested heavily into its campus. Academically, Portsmouth's research is considered 'globally significant'. Thanks to its coastal location, it has solid links to the marine sciences with degrees accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). By attending the University of Portsmouth, you'll be in great company as notable alumni include artist Grayson Perry and real-life astronaut Sir Tim Peake!
What students think
Students have a very positive view of Portsmouth as a place, outlining its heritage, amazing places to eat, great independent shops and immaculate green spaces to work and relax. Students also often express how reasonable it is cost-wise to live in Portsmouth, and compliment the vast array of student accommodations to choose from. Students with an affinity for the sea, passion for marine sciences or interest in sustainability and conservation will thrive at Portsmouth with its amble resources and forward thinking research and development initiatives.
Students have a very positive view of Portsmouth as a place, outlining its heritage, amazing places to eat, great independent shops and immaculate green spaces to work and relax. Students also often express how reasonable it is cost-wise to live in Portsmouth, and compliment the vast array of student accommodations to choose from. Students with an affinity for the sea, passion for marine sciences or interest in sustainability and conservation will thrive at Portsmouth with its amble resources and forward thinking research and development initiatives.