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Portsmouth is a great place to live, whatever you decide to study. Whether you've chosen your course or you're still in two minds, let us show you why Portsmouth is the best place to spend your uni years. Discover what it's like to live and study in Portsmouth; the societies, sports teams and clubs you can join once you get here; the ways we support you while you study, and how we'll help you kickstart your career after graduation.
We're number 1 in the UK for boosting graduate salaries thanks to our links with industry, our work placement support, and our excellent Careers and Employability service which you can access up to 5 years after you graduate. We also offer opportunities to our students to work and study overseas. And we give you personal support whatever you're going through. Find out more about the wellbeing and career support you'll get here.
Our teaching is TEF Gold-rated, and our lecturers are experts with experience in their chosen field. Our facilities, teaching spaces and real-life learning environments are exceptional, we've got great links and partnerships with industry, and learning and academic support on hand to help every student to achieve their potential. Find out more about our teaching and facilities here.
Attending an SI-UK event allows you to meet UK universities in one location, ask questions directly to university representatives, network with other students, and participate in seminars and workshops hosted by university lecturers.
Attendance at SI-UK events is free for prospective international students.
Preparing for a university visit is essential to maximise your time there. Some things you should do include:
Scholarships provide financial assistance to international students who may not have access to the same resources as domestic students. Tuition fees for international students are higher, and the expense of travelling the world to study at a UK university can offset the financial burden of studying abroad by providing vital financial support.
If you are looking for a scholarship, grant, or bursary to help fund your studies in the UK, the SI-UK team and selected UK universities can assist you with what you are eligible for.
When attending a UK university open day as an international student, you must bring along several supporting documents to ensure you have all the necessary information and materials. We recommend that you bring:
By bringing these documents, you'll be well-prepared to engage with university staff, gather relevant information, and make the most of your UK university open day experience as an international student.
SI-UK's visa consultant is registered with the Home Office OISC* (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) and has extensive knowledge of the latest immigration legislation, rules and regulations.
SI-UK’s Student Visa Service offers advice and assistance to international students wishing to obtain a UK visa, specialising in General Student visas, Child Student visas and Short-term study visas (for English language courses lasting 6-11 months).
At SI-UK events, we can help clarify your visa status and help you successfully secure a study visa for the UK.
My consultant was very helpful and motivating. She helped me every step of the way, even when the deadline was so close. I feel I could not have done it without her. I'd highly recommend this service to any and all of my many friends interested.
Brishti Basu Biosciences at Coventry University
A member of the SI-UK team will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange your initial consultation with one of our UK education experts.