Discover the University
Explore life at Portsmouth, discover some of the city's top study spots and find your way around campus.
Practical stuff
- Getting to campus - your options for getting to and around university, like the free 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
Food on campus
We're one of the few UK universities with our own on-campus catering team. Here's where you can grab a proper coffee and something to eat on campus.
Joining a society or sports club
Joining a society or sports club is a great way to enrich your university experience. International Student Ambassador Imran shares his tips to find the right student group for you and how to start getting involved.
University Library
Our Library is home to a vast array of publications you'll need for your studies, including rare archives and special book collections.
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.
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 free University bus service
London campus
Our area
We've picked out just some of our favourite places in the borough to eat, drink, shop or visit in the guides below.
Guidance and support
Get help with everything from academic skills to wellbeing.