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. It is dedicated to students' personal growth and development. With strong connections to employers and a highly regarded careers service, many courses offer work placements, simulated workplace facilities, professional accreditation (or accelerated routes to it) and opportunities to study abroad.
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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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Undergraduate78%Postgraduate22%
Study mode
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Full-time85%Part-time15%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK78%International17%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 54%Female 46%
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 2024
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000660 66%47th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212128 60%79th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.95 79%35th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.00 75%62nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.41 41%72nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30331730 57%63rd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2103768 37%37th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.864th
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Continuation
/ Max 10093.0 93%60th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10071.7 72%58th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10072.1 72%84th
Subject League Tables 2024
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- 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
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Nursing
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Overall ranking
45th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10081.3 81%45th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227117 52%58th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.14 83%19th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%40th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.6 97%19th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054.0 54%67th
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Many of their degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year, there are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing 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 they rank across different measures.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a 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.