University of Portsmouth

Requirements are set by the individual degree and may include specific subjects, an admissions test, a portfolio, an interview or relevant experience. International qualifications are assessed against the university's published country equivalencies, and each offer states the exact academic and non-academic conditions.

Applicants whose first language is not English take an approved test, with bands set by course. Many programmes expect around IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 overall with minimums in each part, while some ask for higher. Portsmouth lists accepted tests, including TOEFL, and offers pre-sessional English courses for students who need extra preparation.

International students pay the tuition fee set for their course and year of entry. Some programmes also have costs for placements, fieldwork, laboratory materials or professional requirements. Scholarships and bursaries have separate eligibility rules and are competitive rather than automatic.

Portsmouth is a compact island city on the south coast, so the campus, shops, seafront, and nightlife are all close and walkable. University accommodation is allocated under eligibility, application and deadline rules. Any first-year guarantee applies only to students who meet all stated conditions; other offers depend on room availability. Clubs, sport and support are provided through the students' union and university services.

Placements, internships and accredited work-based routes are available on selected courses rather than every degree. The careers service supports applications, employer events and skills development, but neither a placement nor graduate employment is guaranteed.