University of Portsmouth

History

The university was established in the year of 1870 as Portsmouth and Gasport School of Science and Art. In 1911, two student unions were opened for male and female students. After the World War II the college diversified its syllabus adding arts and humanities subjects in the year of 1945- 1960. The institution changed its name Portsmouth College of Technology in 1953.
Furthermore, in 1980 the college became one of the largest polytechnic institutes and changed its name as Portsmouth Polytechnic. It achieved full university status in 1992 under the act of Further and Higher Education Act 1992.

Ranking & Achievements

• 62nd in the Times University Guide 2023
• 67th in the Guardian University Guide 2023

The University of Portsmouth received a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and it was included in the top 150 of young institutions in the 2019 Times Higher Education World Rankings and the top 500 of all universities in the world in the 2020 rankings. According to the 2019 Natwest Student Living Index, Portsmouth is one of the ten most affordable cities in the United Kingdom for college students.
With far-reaching effects on society, health, culture, and the environment, 77% of the research submitted by the University of Portsmouth in the REF 2021 is ranked in the highest categories, world-leading and internationally good. In terms of research strength, the University of Portsmouth is in the top three of all British universities founded after 1992.

Strategy

The university has set its strategies for fulfilling the vision 2030. Such as–

• Inspire through their shared purpose
• Realize the potential of their staff
• Boost diversity and inclusivity
• Embedded well-being and resilience
• Ensure students experience is consistently outstanding
• Reduce attainment gaps
• Inspire and challenge the students
• Promote successful graduate outcomes
• Proactively respond to changing demand
• Extend knowledge through their thematic areas
• Exchange knowledge through strategic partnership
• Meet future employer and skill needs
• Actively promote enterprise

Faculties and Schools

The faculties of this university are:

• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Health
• Faculty of Technology
• There are several schools and institutes under these faculties at this university.

They are:

• School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
• School of Computing
• Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
• School of Energy and Electronic Engineering
• School of Mathematics and Physics
• School of Mechanical and Design Engineering
• Department of Learning at Work

Courses

Fees & Scholarship

University of Portsmouth tuition fees-

University of Portsmouth Scholarships–

Student Statistics

• Undergraduate – 82%

• Postgraduate – 18%

• Full-time students – 83%

• Part-time students – 17%

• UK students – 79%

• EU students – 4%

• International students – 17%

• Female – 46%

• Male – 54%

Facilities and Service

The undergraduate students of this university can access the latest equipment during their studies. There is also academic and personal support available to help them make the most of their time at the university.

The university facilities are given below:

Lab and Testing Facilities:The lab and testing facilities of this university are the key of teaching, research and collaborative work with the UK industry and business partners. The university has developed such collaborative partnerships and built SAP Next Generation Business

Software Lab, UPGEL Network of Science and Technology Lab, Institute of Marine Science.

Testing and Learning Space: The University believes that the testing and learning space are essential to develop the knowledge, experience, and critical thinking skills. The university is continuing to invest in new learning spaces and technologies that provide the students valuable experiences across all their subjects and faculties.

Sports and Fitness Facilities: During your study period you don’t have to be a die heart sports fan. The university thinks there’s no time in your life like university life. It is a chance to explore who you really are and what you can achieve. The students can join the university sports club where they have 125 gym stations as well.

Student Life

While selecting a university, the students not only consider the academic stuff but also a place to learn something new. Because when they choose a place to study, they are also picking a place to live, work, and play. On weekends or vacations, students will lead a life without study. They will get plenty of variations in restaurants. They can roam around the beaches, piers and parks. Also, the students can explore shopping in Portsmouth, the music scene, art, culture and the night life.

Accommodation

When you’ll join University of Portsmouth you will not just study there you’ll make it home. Whether you are in their halls of residence or renting in the city you will be a member of their local community. The university has the halls of residence for its students. They will provide regular deep-cleaning of your communal areas such as kitchens, shared bathrooms, hallways, and Cleaning materials and cleaning guidance, so you can wipe down communal fixtures between deep-cleans.
Moreover, you’ll be offered a guaranteed room in the halls if you just need accommodation as a full-time undergraduate student. On the other hand, you can rent an apartment to live in the city. Generally, if you share a house or apartment, you’ll be living with 3 to 5 people. You should expect to pay £390–£520 per month, per person for rent and bills combined.

Transport

Students can come to the campus very easily from any corner of the city. You can take a walk if you live near or on campus. You can also take your bike because there are plenty of parking places for students’ personal vehicles. Furthermore, you can also use the university bus which is free for the students. In addition, public buses will be another option for you. Additionally, if you have your own car you can use that as well as you can park that in the university area.

Locations

Portsmouth, England, is the only city in the United Kingdom to be located on an island; it can be reached from London in about 90 minutes by train. It is located on the Solent, opposite the Isle of Wight.
In addition to being the birthplace of the Royal Navy and having a rich maritime history, the seaside location of the University of Portsmouth makes it simple to enjoy the city’s pebble beaches, public gardens, and sports all year round. Portsmouth has attracted many multinational corporations, including BAE Systems, EADS Astrium, VT Shipbuilding, and IBM’s United Kingdom headquarters.
The city has great public transport and is a welcoming place to live. Portsmouth’s strategic location makes it an entry point to Europe and other major cities in the United Kingdom. The closest major airport is 70 minutes away in London, whereas the distance to Southampton Airport is only 20 minutes. The Isle of Wight, France, and Spain may all be reached from Portsmouth, as it is a significant ferry port. Portsmouth’s historic dockyard, Gunwharf Quays shopping, and the city’s various museums all add to the city’s attractions. There has a thriving music scene, and annual summer events like Victorious draw thousands of people.

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