The University of Portsmouth can guarantee a room in halls to all new, full-time undergraduates who make them their firm, first choice and meet deadlines for accommodation. Current sites include:
Students can choose between staying in catered or self-catering halls with a shared kitchen, or a studio flat with their own kitchenette. Prices start at £104 per week.
University of Portsmouth students on Whatuni say:
“Most if not all halls in Portsmouth are good value for money and good quality for student living. I have friends in many different halls and I can’t say I have seen a bad one yet”
“I like Greetham Street as it is very central in the town and i am close to my lectures as well as the social areas like clubs and shops. It makes it easy for me to get to classes as my accommodation is very near to all my lecture buildings. The hall is nice, as are the staff.”
“I could not have more good words to say about Catherine House..i miss my days of living there. The environment was very homely and with the community areas there were such easy ways to make friend for example joining in with a game of pool or table tennis, or just sitting in the sofa areas and having a chat with some other residents.”
The University of Portsmouth has a strong range of facilities available for students to use.
Sports facilities have seen lots of investment. The new £57 million Ravelin Sports Centre offers:
It is one of the most sustainable sports buildings in the UK.
The library offers access to almost 395,000 books, 874,000 eBooks, 110,000 eJournals, and online newspapers. When students need to study, there are over 1,400 spaces available with a choice of silent, group or social study areas. Across campus there are over 4,500 laptops, PCs and Macs for students to use, with wireless access throughout.
2022 saw the launch of the Centre for Creative and Immersive XR, for exploring virtual, augmented and extended reality. Other facilities include an industry-standard Bloomberg finance suite, motion capture studios, a replica courtroom, simulated pharmacy, hospital and GP environments – and the Future Technology Centre, offering advanced project work with industry partners.
University of Portsmouth students on Whatuni say:
“The campus facilities at the University of Portsmouth are great, with more improvements and additions well on the way. The newest addition is a very modern gym! The location is fantastic, situated near huge parks, great for outdoor study.”
“University of Portsmouth has a modern library, of which makes studying easier because I can easily access texts. This library is open 24 hours 7 days a week of which means I can use it whenever I want”
“The opening of the new sports complex gives added value. The library is extensive and the library and IT support staff are very helpful and patient! The catering facilities are good”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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Many courses at University of Portsmouth offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, University of Portsmouth also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at University of Portsmouth to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
