Five Reasons to Study the University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth is the UK’s only island city and its pretty beaches, gritty street art and naval history make it a memorable place to live and study.

The skills and knowledge you develop at the University of Portsmouth will help you shape the life and career you dream of. So while lectures, seminars and the library are vital, placement opportunities, field trips and access to specialist professional equipment are just as important.

Discover how you can begin your best days at Portsmouth by learning more about the University below. If you are ready to begin your application or have any questions about studying in the UK, arrange a free consultation with SI-UK London today.

Five Reasons to Choose the University of Portsmouth

1. Gold rated UK university

The University of Portsmouth are one of 42 UK universities who were awarded Gold in the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework, a reflection of the high quality of teaching at the University.

2. Portsmouth graduates earn more

The University are number 1 in the UK for boosting graduate salaries (The Economist), and the average Portsmouth graduate earns £3,100 (13%) above expectations, 5 years after they finish their course. Work placements are common within Portsmouth undergraduate programmes, and some postgraduate courses, making graduates appealing to prospective employers.

3. 5 Star QS Rating

The QS World University Rankings 2021 gave Portsmouth 5 stars for teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities, arts and culture, and inclusiveness!

4. Reliable support network

All students have access to a personal tutor (who is an academic lecturer) who they can meet regularly to discuss study issues and goals, whilst an academic skills unit, Maths café, employment/job placement department, student housing and general student welfare service means help and support is never far away.

5. Top 10 rated subjects

In the Guardian University Guide 2020, Biology, Design, Criminology, Sport/Exercise Science and Mathematics were ranked in the national top 10, whilst Fashion, Environmental Science, Architecture, Pharmacy, Electronic Engineering and International Relations were in the top 20.