Student Life

What's student life in Portsmouth like?

Discover life as a student in Portsmouth and explore all our city has to offer – from where to go and what to see, to useful advice for settling in

We know when it comes to choosing a university, you'll look beyond our courses, rankings and facilities. Because when you choose a place to study, you're also picking a place to live, work and play.

Find out more about student life in Portsmouth – from where you'll stay, to the places you can go and things you can do once you're here – read the success stories of our recent grads, and get all the help and advice you need to make the right choice on where to study.

Life outside study

Amazing places to eat, fantastic independent shops, great green spaces – everything you need to work, rest and play is waiting for you in Portsmouth.

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Reasons to choose Portsmouth

There are plenty of great reasons to choose Portsmouth for your university adventure – here are some of the best.

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Student accommodation

Take a look at where you'll stay when you study at Portsmouth, how much it'll cost, and what you'll get for your money – plus where to get housing support and how to get a guaranteed room in our halls.

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Careers and employability

9 out of 10 of our students are in work or further study after finishing their course (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey conducted in 2018/19) – so when you study with us, you'll be ready to succeed in the workplace.

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Guidance and support

Find out about the guidance and support you'll get if you need a helping hand with academic life – or life in general – when you study with us at Portsmouth.

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Student stories

Studying with us is a great decision, but don't just take our word for it – read stories from our graduates about why they chose Portsmouth and how studying with us changed their lives.

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Help and advice

To make the process of choosing, applying and starting university easier, we've compiled our most helpful tips, guidance and advice – including what to do when you get your offers and results, and how to prepare for your first day.