Life on Campus

Explore life at Portsmouth, discover some of the city's top study spots and find your way around campus.

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How to live sustainably at uni
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Practical stuff

Getting to campus - your options for getting to and around university, like the Uni bus
Maps and directions - find where your lectures are, and learn your way around campus
Guidance for international students - everything you need to know as a student at Portsmouth if you're coming from a different country
University terminology - our guide to words and terms that you might come across at uni

Facilities on campus

Places to eat in Portsmouth

Discover top places to eat in Portsmouth, from cosy cafés to budget-friendly dining spots. Enjoy delicious meals and flavours in our vibrant coastal city.

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University Library

Our Library is home to a vast array of publications you'll need for your studies, including a vast array of print and electronic resources, a specialised map library, archive, and rare book collections.

Explore our Library

Studying on campus

Finding a quiet place to study on our campus is easy – see a list of the best places to get your head into your books here.

Students in library smiling in group study

Find a spot

Get involved

Learn a foreign language – choose from our 8 free language programmes
Get involved in music – our Music Department offers a wide range of musical activities no matter what you study
Take part in our research – volunteer to earn cash or vouchers, and help us make a difference.
Social and cultural activities – how you can get involved in the social and cultural scene at university

How to live sustainably at uni

Eating green – small changes in the food you eat can help save cash and the planet
Recycling in Portsmouth – make a difference to the planet with how you recycle your waste
Getting to campus – on foot, by bike or on our University bus service