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The University of Portsmouth gives students the support they need to go beyond what they think is possible, inspired by researchers working on world-changing projects. The only UK university with flexible sandwich placements for undergraduates, Portsmouth's 'Connected Degrees' offer a paid placement year which you can choose to take before or after your final year. Connected Degrees were introduced in 2024 as a new way to connect your degree to your future.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate70%Postgraduate30%
Study mode
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Full-time84%Part-time16%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK74%International23%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 52%Female 48%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000643 64%42nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 215120 56%87th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%32nd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.00 75%61st
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.41 41%72nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572206 59%42nd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164993 46%22nd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.715.366th
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Continuation
/ Max 10092.7 93%33rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10073.6 74%71st
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10073.8 74%84th
Subject League Tables 2026
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
40th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10083.4 83%40th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233112 48%63rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.36 84%9th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%40th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.2 96%9th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10066.0 66%51st
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Many of the university's degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year. Portsmouth is the only UK university to offer Connected Degrees, which give students a unique choice to take a placement year either after Year 2 or after the final year of study. There are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work. This all allows you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you'll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find University of Portsmouth on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
Portsmouth is committed to helping students graduate with employable skills and experience. Its unique Connected Degrees give students a choice no other UK university offers: most students can decide to take a placement year either after Year 2 or after their final year, so you can develop professional experience when you are ready. Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) found graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use your degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Accommodation includes catered or self-catered options with shared kitchen and dining facilities, plus free Wi-Fi. Disabled students are advised to apply early for accessible accommodation.