Your Virtual Undergraduate Experience
Thinking of joining us? Get ready to explore the University and our city, from wherever in the world you are
Welcome to your Virtual Undergraduate Experience
The best way to experience Portsmouth is in person – but if you can't make a trip to see us for an Open Day, this Virtual Experience is here to capture some of the character of our city, and to give you a taste of what life is like as a Portsmouth student.
Ready to start exploring? Use the links below to jump to different sections of this page.
Where you'll live
Whether you live in one of our halls of residence or in a privately-rented home in the city, everything that Portsmouth has to offer – including the beach and the Common, a sprawling green space right on the seaside – will be within easy reach. Find out more about where you'll live when you study with us.
Portsmouth has proven an inspirational place to live. It has all the modern goings-on of a major city and also the beauty and peacefulness of the coast.
Our halls of residence
Renting a house or flat in the city
Living in halls: What to expect
Watch our video on life in halls as a University of Portsmouth student
Explore our facilities
When you study with us at Portsmouth, you'll have access to amazing facilities as part of your course – find out more about our teaching, learning, lab and testing spaces here, and take a virtual tour of our Library.
Teaching and learning spaces
Sport and fitness facilities
University Library
Lab and testing facilities
Life outside study
University life is about more than studying. When lectures are over and you need a break from the library, you'll find there's so much to see and do in Portsmouth. Discover the amazing places to eat, shop and socialise, the beautiful seaside and green spaces on your doorstep, and much more.
Arriving in Portsmouth was incredible. I’d grown up in a very small town that was not remotely international, so seeing all the different types of people in one place was amazing.
Beaches, piers and parks
Portsmouth is a bustling city with the sea on our doorstep and green spaces all around.
Societies and student union
Find out more about the University of Portsmouth Students' Union – from how to get involved in its running, to the clubs and societies you can join as a member.
Places to eat in Portsmouth
Hungry for adventure? Here's a taster of the great food and drink you can savour in the city.
Art, culture and nightlife in Portsmouth
There's so much to see and do in Portsmouth – from art galleries and museums, to nightclubs and late-night cafes
Sport in Portsmouth
From water sports to football and quidditch - few cities can compete with Portsmouth's sports opportunities.
Shopping in Portsmouth
We're home to great independent businesses, so shopping in the city is a real treat.
Portsmouth's music scene
Want to get involved in Portsmouth's music scene? Here's all you need to start.
Learn a foreign language
Immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people by choosing from our 8 language programmes.
Hear from our students
Our students chose Portsmouth for many different reasons, and their experiences studying with us are as varied as they are. Read some stories of success and self-discovery from our recent students and graduates below.
Some universities might just educate you and send you off into the world, but Portsmouth did so much more for me.
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.
Why our graduates love the University of Portsmouth
Our graduates – including our Chancellor Karen Blackett and Paralympian Lauren Steadman – talk about why they're proud to be part of our community
Karen Blackett: I am incredibly proud to always be part of Portsmouth.
Ollie Marsh: I studied journalism at the University of Portsmouth and I now work at Portsmouth Football Club in the media team.
Lauren Steadman: I love Portsmouth – it's got so much character and I think you'd agree that it's cool.
Karen Blackett: It's part of my soul, it's part of who I am today, it's made me who I am today. To be able to go back and keep giving back is great.
Study at Portsmouth
Whether you're thinking about applying for uni as an undergraduate or international student, all the information you need to discover what it's like to study at Portsmouth is here – from finding an undergraduate course that suits you, to discovering what student life is really like.
Undergraduate study
International students
Undergraduate Open Days
Fall in love with Portsmouth
