Help and Advice Before You Start at the University of Portsmouth

Preparing for uni is a big deal, but we're here to help.

In this section, you'll find help, advice and information that's relevant to you, if you're still thinking about uni, an offer holder, an international student arriving from overseas, or a new student who's accepted our offer to study at Portsmouth.

Get details on our Applicant Experience Days, read our tips on what to bring to uni and what to do once you arrive – and if you're coming to Portsmouth from overseas, check out our pages on how to get your visa, how to plan your journey to Portsmouth, and much more.

Thinking about uni

Thinking about uni? Use our guides to make the right decision for your future after school and college

Applying to uni

Check out an array of articles to help make important decisions during the application process.

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Getting your offers and results

Congratulations! You've been offered a place at the University of Portsmouth. What's next? You'll find the answers to your questions here.

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Coming to uni

Read our expert advice on everything from how to make friends at uni, to the best ways of living more sustainably as a student

Health and wellbeing

Here's how we help you take care of your mind, body and spirit.

Managing your money

Explore our money-saving tips, start your budget and calculate your monthly spending.

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Staying safe at uni

Your safety matters to us – explore our guides so you can enjoy your life at uni and focus on your studies

Study skills

Explore the skills you'll need to get the most out of studying at uni and find out what support is available

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International students

Discover how you could join students from more than 150 counties in Portsmouth, and get all the information you need to apply for a degree course with us, wherever in the world you may be.