Students at an Open Day

Win a special trip to Portsmouth on us

Explore the UK's only island city and experience student life

It all feels more real when you visit – from the hall you’ll call home, to the immersive learning spaces, to the sights and sounds of a city by the sea.

Take your first steps towards the experience of a lifetime by joining us at an Open Day with our special VIP Experience. And we’ll introduce you to Portsmouth’s new Connected Degrees, giving you a unique chance to add a paid placement after your final year of study.

Win a VIP Open Day Experience

With our VIP Experience, you'll explore the city and make a weekend of it – with some incredible perks.

Student ambassador at an Open Day

VIP Open Day Experience*

  • Grab a £60 restaurant voucher, so that you and a friend can enjoy dinner at Gunwharf Quays
  • Get up to £100 towards the cost of travel to attend our Open Day
  • Depending on where you live, win a night’s stay in a hotel in Portsmouth the night before the Open Day

Terms and conditions

*Subject to terms and conditions

How to enter

We'll be at a number of school and college events in 2024.

If you're in year 12-13, or college equivalent, and meet our team at a careers fair, event or talk before the 7 July 2024, simply fill in your details via our interest forms or postcards and you'll be entered into the draw to win. Job done.

We'll also be on hand to answer any questions you have about our courses and what it’s like to study at Portsmouth.

2024 Open Days at Portsmouth

Redeem your VIP Open Day experience at one of the following University of Portsmouth’s Open Days held in 2024:

  • Saturday 6 July 2024
  • Saturday 7 September 2024
  • Saturday 5 October 2024
  • Saturday 9 November 2024
  • Saturday 7 December 2024

We can't wait to see you

If you're a lucky winner – we'll be in touch. We'll ask you to pick your visit date, share details about your prizes, subject to terms and conditions, and get you ready to explore the best parts of our Open Day, including:

  • Touring our campus, facilities and halls of residence
  • Chatting with lecturers and our students 
  • Talking with our student finance and housing teams
  • Visiting our brand new Ravellin Sport Centre to discover the activities and societies on offer
  • Enjoying special deals in our cafes and restaurants

Join us at our next open day

Not signed up to any Open Day yet? Secure your spot now.