The University learning facilities are upto date, Housing is a challenge for student, houses are not readily available for students.

The Lecturers are good on the subjects, but as master's students, I don't think we should be attending classes everyday.

No

Portsmouth gave me a first-class education, lifelong friends, and a graduate job that pays double the UK average starting salary. The location and facilities are genuinely excellent, and many of the academic staff are world-class. But the university urgently needs to fix its administration, invest in proper student support, and remember that students are human beings, not revenue lines on a spreadsheet. Too many of my friends left Portsmouth traumatised by bureaucracy, broke from rent, or both. If you’re thinking of going in 2025/26: choose a strong department (Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, Sports Science), live in Southsea rather than the city Centre if you can, and prepare yourself for endless email-chasing. The good bits are brilliant. The bad bits are soul-destroying.

The teaching methods and support for international students are also spot-on midway through. Classes are in-person, two days a week (mine are Tuesdays and Wednesdays), leaving time for independent study or part-time gigs. Lecturers such as those in "Strategies for Sustainability Leadership" (another core module we're tackling now) emphasise ethical business—perfect for my interest in Airtel's "Transforming Lives" purpose. We've dissected ESG reports, including Airtel Africa's sustainability strategy, and discussed how telecoms can bridge the digital divide in sub-Saharan Africa. The university's AACSB accreditation (held by only 6% of business schools globally) shines here; everything ties back to PRME principles (Principles for Responsible Management Education). For us internationals, there's tailored support: pre-sessional English if needed (I didn't, but some did), visa compliance workshops, and the Purple Door careers team running sessions on UK Skilled Worker visas or Gulf jobs. I've attended three already—one led to a mock interview with Deloitte Africa. Plus, the 20% alumni discount for Portsmouth grads isn't applicable to me, but scholarships like the £2,500 international one helped offset my £18,800 fees. Looking ahead (since I'm midway), the Consultancy Project is shaping up to be a highlight. It's a core 30-credit module where teams consult for a local organization—private, public, or nonprofit. We're in the planning phase now, and my group (me, two Indians, a Ghanaian, and a Brit) is pitching to a Portsmouth-based fintech startup eyeing African expansion. Drawing from my Airtel experience, I'm leading the mobile money angle. The project culminates in a business plan presentation, and past cohorts have landed jobs from it. This practical capstone is why I chose Portsmouth over pricier options like Manchester (£48,000) or Warwick (£49,950)—value for money is insane, with total costs around £33,000 including living. The pathway options add customization. I went for Business Analytics, which includes data viz with Power BI and R—super relevant for analyzing Airtel's KPIs like ARPU trends. Other pathways like Sustainable Innovation or AI appeal to classmates; one Saudi student is doing AI for predictive maintenance in oil, tying back to global challenges. Midway, I've appreciated how optional modules let us specialize without derailing the core MBA. Group work, despite its challenges (more on that later), fosters collaboration that's mirroring real corporate teams. In "Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation," we've done creativity exercises like design thinking workshops, applying them to case studies like Airtel's 4G rollout in Francophone Africa. It's energizing, especially in diverse groups where ideas clash productively. The location and student life enhance everything. Portsmouth's seaside vibe—beaches, Southsea Common, Gunwharf Quays—provides a stress-relief outlet. I've joined the African Society and attended Global Café events, building bonds over jollof rice debates. The Ravelin Sports Centre (Olympic-level gym) keeps me sane amid 20+ hours of weekly study.