

Based in the heart of the UK's only island city, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a life-changing experience. Outstanding teaching and wide-ranging support make for a lively community where students develop skills and confidence for a rewarding career. The campus is a compact site that's interwoven with the city and is just steps away from the beautiful seafront. Portsmouth is committed to their students’ futures too, with 94% of graduates in work or further study, and they offer a broad range of degrees across subjects including business, creative and cultural industries, humanities, law, sciences, social sciences, and technology. Learners will be able to access plenty of options for professional development through placement, work experience and volunteer opportunities. In addition, a dedicated careers and employability service is on hand with expert advice so Portsmouth's students are well placed for success and are given support well beyond graduation.
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Based in the heart of the UK's only island city, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a life-changing experience. Outstanding teaching and wide-ranging support make for a lively community where students develop skills and confidence for a rewarding career. The campus is a compact site that's interwoven with the city and is just steps away from the beautiful seafront. Portsmouth is committed to their students’ futures too, with 94% of graduates in work or further study, and they offer a broad range of degrees across subjects including business, creative and cultural industries, humanities, law, sciences, social sciences, and technology. Learners will be able to access plenty of options for professional development through placement, work experience and volunteer opportunities. In addition, a dedicated careers and employability service is on hand with expert advice so Portsmouth's students are well placed for success and are given support well beyond graduation.
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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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Based in the heart of the UK's only island city, the University of Portsmouth is committed to giving every student a life-changing experience. Outstanding teaching and wide-ranging support make for a lively community where students develop skills and confidence for a rewarding career. The campus is a compact site that's interwoven with the city and is just steps away from the beautiful seafront. Portsmouth is committed to their students’ futures too, with 94% of graduates in work or further study, and they offer a broad range of degrees across subjects including business, creative and cultural industries, humanities, law, sciences, social sciences, and technology. Learners will be able to access plenty of options for professional development through placement, work experience and volunteer opportunities. In addition, a dedicated careers and employability service is on hand with expert advice so Portsmouth's students are well placed for success and are given support well beyond graduation.
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.