UniHomes guide to
Portsmouth
As the name suggests, Portsmouth is a historic port city, home to the old HMS Victory.
The Portsmouth skyline is dominated by the 170-metre Spinnaker Tower, topped with an observation deck.
The University of Portsmouth is right in the heart of the city and dates back to 1870.
You'll find all sorts of student accommodation across Portsmouth, including the imposing Catherine House.
Portsmouth lies along Britain's south coast and is a stone's throw from Southampton.
Uni Life in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a picturesque port city with the excellent University of Portsmouth at its heart. 23,000 students flock to Portsmouth every year, usually congregating in popular student areas like Fratton, Milton, Southsea and Eastney. Student life in Portsmouth is full of community spirit and friendly faces. The welcoming vibe of the city attracts a variety of international students from over 130 countries, making everyone feel right at home. It's also perfect for lovers of the seaside, with Eastney beach a stone's throw away from the city centre.
If you
Key reasons to study in Portsmouth
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1A beachfront city
Portsmouth is on an island peninsula, with a dock on the west side of the coast and a Eastney beach on the south side. It's perfect in the warmer months for lovers of a swim and a tan! Just behind the beach, you'll find Southsea Common, a large open green space area which hosts many high-profile events.
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2Affordable rents
Portsmouth is perfect for students who want to live on a budget. According to the 2018 NatWest student living index, Portsmouth is the fifth most affordable place to live as a student.
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3Party Portsmouth
Portsmouth has an excellent student nightlife. You can't go wrong with the bars and clubs of Gunwharf Quays along the seafront. Alternatively, there
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4Conveniently located studying
With the University of Portsmouth located near the city centre, and just minutes away from the local train station, campus location couldn
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5Spinnaker Tower
Spinnaker tower is a 170-metre observation tower. You can travel to the top of the observation deck to check out the amazing views it has to offer. There's even a bar and restaurant in the tower to stop and refresh yourself. It
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Universities in Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is situated on Portsea island, and is rated gold in the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework. It dates back to 1870 and is considered one of the best universities in the south-west of the UK.
