Investing in student experience The
University of Portsmouth has approximately 20,000
students, 2,500 of whom are international and come
from as many as 80 different countries. Over the past
10 years the University has spent £100 million
on improving its buildings and facilities, including
new halls of residence, sports facilities, the student’s
Union and many new teaching buildings. The new £6.2
million Students’ Union acts as a base for approximately
125 clubs and societies. A major extension to the
library is currently under way, which will be opening
in 2006. The University endeavours to continuously
provide the best for our students and offer value
for money.
Location
Portsmouth itself is an island city
in the centre of England’s Southern coastline
and has been described as “England’s Flagship
City” – a reference to its long and interesting
history as an important maritime centre. The University
has two campuses by the sea – Langstone and
Guildhall. Most of the University teaching buildings
are located on the Guildhall campus and within 10
minutes walking distance from one another. Road and
rail links are excellent, providing good access to
London, Heathrow and Gatwick international airports.
Regular ferry services link Portsmouth to France and
Spain. The city boasts many excellent facilities including
leisure centres, tennis courts, golf courses and sailing
and windsurfing.
Facilities
From a brand new sports hall to state
of the arts computing facilities, the university has
everything you need in order to study and enjoy your
time once you are here. The University has a large
number of PCs in several locations around the campus
with extensive computer facilities within the faculties
and departments. These high specification PCs and
MACs run the latest software for specialist and general
computing. You can also access the University network
on campus using your own laptop with the University
wireless local area network (LAN). There are music
and drama facilities for those students who are keen
to continue their musical talents. There are two sports
hall on the Guildhall campus one, which has recently
been refurbished, and one that only opened in 2003.
The centres cater for all different sports, indoor
and outdoor. There are sports clubs that students
can join and represent the University in local leagues.
The University library houses thousands of books and
journals with workspaces for students to use laptops
or study quietly. Students also have access to electronic
database and a subject librarian.
Network of Support At
the University of Portsmouth we pride ourselves on
welcoming and supporting all our students. The International
Recruitment Office team are dedicated to providing
consistent care for the University’s International
Student. Our international Student Advisors take pastoral
care of International and EU students and provide
advice on any issues students wish to discuss. The
University’s support network includes Student
Housing, Careers and Development Service, Student
Finance Centre, Academic Registry, Finance Department
and the Student’s Union. Student housing are
available for students to discuss issues on halls
of residence, private accommodation and lodgings.
The University also has a team of Chaplains who respect
and value each student, whatever their spiritual convictions
and are willing to listen and advise.
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