Open days and tours
Plus other ways to meet us
Book your place to explore the city and the University
The beach is right here, just a stone's throw from your halls, the library and our lecture theatres. When it's time to start going places, you'll find a warm welcome at Portsmouth.
Below you can also find news about our postgraduate events and book your place for either a virtual or in-person visit to the University.
Plan your visit
Undergraduate Open Days
Thinking about joining us as an undergrad? Book your spot at one of our upcoming Open Days.
Postgraduate Open Days
Our Postgraduate Open Evenings are your chance to explore the University and the city before making your decision. Come to our next event to talk to our postgrad team, course leaders and current students.
Other ways to explore the University
Self-guided tours
If you can't make it to one of our events, you can still tour the campus and speak with staff on a self-guided tour.
Degree Apprenticeship Open Days
Degree apprenticeships offer a university education alongside practical work experience and enable to you study while working.
More ways to meet us
Find out how to meet us at an upcoming UCAS Fair, and book your place at one of our Taster Days for pre-16 and post-16 students.
Applicant Experience Days
Once you have an offer to study with us, you'll be invited to one of our Applicant Experience Days designed to give you a deeper insight into your course. You’ll also have the opportunity to view the course-specific facilities, meet our expert lecturers, chat to current students, tour our halls of residence and explore our island city.
Courses without an interview
The majority of our courses do not require an interview. If this applies to your course, and you have received your offer, please book onto one of the following dates:
- Saturday 4 February 2023
- Wednesday 1 March 2023
- Saturday 18 March 2023
- Saturday 22 April 2023
Please note HND Business is available on Wednesday 1 March 2023 only.
Courses with an interview
A small number of our courses require an interview. If this applies to your course, and you have received your offer, please book onto one of the following dates:
Science courses
- Saturday 18 March 2023
- Saturday 22 April 2023
Creative courses
- Saturday 22 April 2023
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