Study Abroad

Incoming Students

Junior Year Abroad

We are pleased to offer a Junior Year Abroad (JYA) programme for students whose first language is not English and who would like to spend part of their time at Portsmouth developing their English skills. 

You will spend a 20-week study block focusing on English language, followed by one semester of subject study. The English language study block will be delivered by Language Specialists International (LSI).

LSI is the official English language partner of the University of Portsmouth. With over 25 years of experience, they are located close to the University and are part of the University community.  Classes are small and friendly, enabling you to grow in confidence with your English before you join University classes.

Programme A structure for 2013/14: 

• 15 April 2013 - 30 August 2013: English language at Language Specialists International (LSI)
• 31 August 2013 - 8 September 2013: Vacation
• 9 September 2013 - 13 December 2013: Academic study at the University of Portsmouth

Application deadline: 1 February 2013

Tuition Fees: Approximately £9800.  A deposit of £4800 is payable in advance of the start date.  The remaining balance is due by September 2013.

Programme B structure for 2013/14:

•  5 August 2013 - 20 December 2013: English language at Language Specialists International (LSI)
• 21 December - 5 January 2014: Vacation
• 6 January 2014 - 30 May 2014: Academic study at the University of Portsmouth

Application deadline:  1 July 2013

Tuition Fees: Approximately £9800.  A deposit of £4800 is payable in advance of the start date.  The remaining balance is due by January 2014.

• At least one year of University education in a relevant major/minor
• GPA: 2.6/4 - 2.8/4 depending on your chosen subject
• IELTS 4.5 (with no less than 4.0 in any component)

OR

IELTS 4.0 (with no less than 4.0 in any component) with a limited choice of units.

For your first 20 weeks whilst you are studying English language at LSI you will live with a host family. This is ideal for students coming to Portsmouth from overseas for a shorter study programme, as it tends to offer a more secure, family atmosphere.

When you join University classes you can either opt for University accommodation (halls of residence) or private accommodation. You will need to apply for accommodation once you have secured a place on the Junior Year Abroad programme.

• Email the Study Abroad/Exchanges Team to request an application form 
• Obtain an academic transcript and one reference from your home University
• Return the application form, transcript and reference to jya@port.ac.uk