Discover the University
Browse some of the opportunities and services you can access
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
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Facilities on campus
University Library
Our University Library is home to a vast array of publications you'll need for your studies, including rare archives and special book collections.
Food on campus
We're one of the few UK universities with our own on-campus catering team. Find out where you can grab a proper coffee and something to eat when you study with us.
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
