Summary
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 university with flexible sandwich years for undergraduates, 'Connected Degrees' offer the choice to take a paid placement before or after your final year. With five years of free career-building support for graduates, Portsmouth connects students with life-changing experiences.
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REQUEST INFOStudent statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate75%Postgraduate25%
Study mode
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Full-time80%Part-time20%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK76%International21%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 2027
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000637 64%50th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208103 50%116th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%54th
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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 45922516 55%40th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 25561080 42%18th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.314.455th
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Continuation
/ Max 10093.2 93%42nd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10071.7 72%67th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10071.1 71%90th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
44th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10080.1 80%44th
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Entry standards
/ Max 20987 41%93rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.37 84%14th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%40th
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Continuation
/ Max 10093.2 93%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10065.0 65%50th
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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 the 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. This means 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. Rooms in halls of residence start from just £115 in 2026. Generally, Portsmouth is one of the most affordable cities for student rent.