A course to match your ambition
Whatever your passion, we'll help you go further: search our undergraduate, postgraduate and learning at work courses today.
Deciding where, when and what to study at university are three big decisions to make.
But making them doesn't have to be scary or intimidating. You'll be taught by staff whose research was rated in the highest categories as world-leading and internationally excellent in REF 2021 – with impacts on society, health, culture, and the environment.
Whether you're thinking about applying for uni as an undergraduate, postgraduate or international student, all the information you need to make the right choice for you is here – from how to choose a course that meets your needs, to finding student accommodation that fits your budget.
Courses
Find an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course that suits you at Portsmouth.
Undergraduate study
Read our helpful advice on how to find the right undergraduate degree for you, apply for a course at Portsmouth, fund your studies, student life and living in our city by the sea.
Student life
Explore our island city and its many attractions, and find out what student life is really like at the University.
Find a course by subject area
Explore our degrees by subject area. Whatever your field of interest, our courses cater to your goals and experience, from accountancy and economics to sports science. Find your course now.
Postgraduate study
From master's courses to research degrees and teacher training, explore the different options available at Portsmouth, and find out how to take your next step.
Virtual Undergraduate Experience
Wherever in the world you are, take a look around our accommodation, read stories from our students, explore our facilities and discover Portsmouth's amazing food, shopping, sport and culture.
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.
Studying while working
Take your career to the next level without leaving your job. Explore our full-time and part-time Learning at Work degrees and degree apprenticeships.
Studying online by distance learning
Everything you need to know about distance learning, including how it works & how to prepare for studying online.
Dual degrees
These degrees allow you to spend 1 year abroad and gain 2 Bachelor's degrees or 2 Master's degrees in less time than it takes to study them separately. Find out more.
Exchanges and study abroad
Discover how you can study abroad as part of your degree at the University of Portsmouth and explore the opportunities open to overseas students who want to study with us on an Exchange programme.
Short courses and CPD
On-campus, work-based or distance learning – explore our short and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, and find out how they can help you take your own career or business forward.
Order a prospectus
Get a print or digital copy of our undergraduate or postgraduate prospectus now.
University Open Days, tours and events
Thinking about joining us? Book your spot at one of our upcoming Open Days.
Contact us
Got a question to ask? We're on hand to help and give you the answers you need: whether you're curious about how and when to apply for a course, or want to know where we are and how to get here.
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graduates in work and/or further study
(HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018/19)