University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is the 5th most popular destination in the UK for EU students and the 10th most popular destination for overseas (Non-EU) students. The departments of Economics, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Pharmacy and Pharmacology attract some of the largest populations of international students in the United Kingdom.Portsmouth has been rated as the 5th best modern university in the UK by The Times Good University Guide and 56th overall.
About the City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a thriving island city on the south coast of England. It offers something for everyone, whether it's history, shopping, entertainment or sport. Situated on the Solent, opposite the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth is a busy cosmopolitan naval and commercial port with around 200,000 inhabitants, 20,000 of which are students. The University of Portsmouth has around 3500 international students from over 100 different countries.
The University of Portsmouth's seaside location makes it very easy to enjoy the pebbled beaches, long walks in the public gardens and sports all year round.
Portsmouth has a strong maritime heritage due to being the home of the Royal Navy. The Historic Dockyard houses 3 historic ships including Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Victory. Portsmouth also offers entertainment such as 12 museums, 2 theatres and 3 shopping areas: City Centre for traditional high street shops, Southsea Centre for a mix of independant boutiques and Gunwharf Quays with over 80 designer outlets and the location of the Spinnaker Tower!
Sports are very important at the University of Portsmouth and have put the city on the map. The University of Portsmouth has hosted world-class sailing and maritime events such as the Global Challenge, La Solitaire du Figaro, Volvo Ocean Race and several International Festivals of the Sea. Fratton Park, the home of Portsmouth Football Club is very close to the University. Portsmouth are 2008 FA Cup winners and have reached the finals again in 2010.
Many global companies have come to Portsmouth such as BAE Systems, EADS Astrium, VT Shipbuilding and the UK headquarters of IBM. Tourism also brings in many jobs in hospitality and retail all year round.
With its ideal location, Portsmouth is a gateway to the continent and other UK cities. The fast trains take 90 minutes to central London, 1 hour 30 to Gatwick Airport, 30 minutes to Southampton Airport and 2 hours 30 to Heathrow Airport by coach. As a busy ferry port, links are available to the Isle of Wight, France and Spain.
The University of Portsmouth campus is right in the heart of this thriving multicultural city making it easy to walk between buildings.
Accomodation at the University of Portsmouth
There are two types of accommodation available to students in Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth-allocated accommodation or private rented accommodation.
Where will I live?
The majority of University of Portsmouth-allocated accommodation is halls of residence on three sites:
•Guildhall Campus: Bateson Hall, Harry Law Hall, Trafalgar Hall, James Watson Hall, Margaret Rule Hall
•Langstone Student Village: QEQM Hall, Trust Hall, Langstone Flats
•Southsea: Rees Hall, Burrell House
All new international (non-EU) students starting a full-time course at the University of Portsmouth in September 2010 are guaranteed an offer of a place in the University of Portsmouth allocated accommodation for the first year of study, provided the University of Portsmouth has received a completed accommodation application form and £200 advanced rent payment in cleared funds by the deadline of 06 August 2010. Details of how to apply for accommodation will be sent to students when they hold an Unconditional Firm offer with the University of Portsmouth.