University of Portsmouth open days

The University of Portsmouth was founded in 1908 as a municipal college and became a university in 1992. It currently has a student community of approx. 25,000 studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.  

With strong connections to employers and a highly regarded careers service, many courses offer work placements, simulated workplace facilities, professional accreditation and opportunities to study abroad. 

The University of Portsmouth has also been awarded a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).  

Facilities  

The new £57m Ravelin sports centre offers everything from an 8-lane swimming pool to a 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator. 

There are nine cafes and restaurants across the campus and the university library houses over 380,000 books, 906,000 e-books and 99,000 e-journals, with off-campus access to e-resources. 

The university is also known for its excellent lab and testing facilities that are used by students, for academic research and collaborative projects with industry.  

Why go to an open day?  

When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.  

Where is it located?  

The university is made up of two campuses. University Quarter is in the city centre in the Portsmouth Guildhall area. Langstone Campus is further out in Milton on the edge of Portsea Island. You can cycle or catch a bus there and the university runs a free bus service around Portsmouth.  

The city has a lot to offer, including beaches, water sports, great places to eat, independent shops, music venues, cultural and artistic hotspots, green space and stacks of maritime history. There's also the obligatory ice cream and fish and chip supper to throw into the mix.  

Rankings

This university has been moving up the rankings of our UK university league tables in recent years. To find out more details, visit their profile page.