

Portsmouth, England
University of Portsmouth is a university located in Portsmouth, South East England. It holds the highest TEF rating — Gold — for outstanding teaching quality.
The university has approximately 24,015 students, with a diverse international community representing 96 nationalities. The largest international cohorts come from India, China, and Nigeria.
University of Portsmouth currently lists 203 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 92 undergraduate and 111 postgraduate programmes. There are 7 scholarships available for international students.
Graduate outcomes are strong: 90% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £32,100 after five years.
University of Portsmouth is ranked #635 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #41 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.
| Ranking System | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | #635 |
| Times Higher Education 2026 | #401 |
| Guardian University Guide (UK) | #55 |
| The Complete University Guide (UK) | #41 |
Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026
84.4% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
| Time After Graduation | Median Salary | UK Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,500 | £26,220 | +9% |
| 3 years | £28,500 | £26,220 | +9% |
| 5 years | £32,100 | £29,532 | +9% |
Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025
These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Has an 85% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.
These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
24.5% of students are international, representing 96+ countries. Total international students: 5,880.
| Countries | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,300 | 22.1% |
| China | 685 | 11.6% |
| Nigeria | 460 | 7.8% |
| Kuwait | 415 | 7.1% |
| Pakistan | 330 | 5.6% |
| Bangladesh | 245 | 4.2% |
| Qatar | 185 | 3.1% |
| Cyprus (European Union) | 150 | 2.6% |
| Kenya | 135 | 2.3% |
| Ghana | 100 | 1.7% |
Source: HESA official data.
We found 5 scholarships you may be eligible for based on your location.
£3,000 award plus work experience for eligible Portsmouth students
Open to all except: AT,BE,BG,CY,CZ,DE,DK,EE,ES,FI,FR,GR,HR,HU,IE,IT,LT,LU,LV,MT,NL,PL,PT,RO,SE,SI,SK
Open to all international students
Partnership scholarship with Portsmouth Football Club
Open to all international students
Support for refugee and asylum seeker students
Open to all international students
Open to all international students
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