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University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth, King Henry 1 Street, Park Building, PO1 2DZ Portsmouth, United Kingdom
3.98 / 5 based on 144 reviews.
Description:
The mission of the University of Portsmouth is to be a centre of excellence and innovation in education, research, quality of student experience, and the preparation of students for their future.


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International Partners
Programmes
Accreditations
82% of students recommend
144 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
 All experiences (144)
Student life
3.9/5
 5 stars (42)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (54)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (42)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (6)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“WHILE BEING IN PORTSMOUTH I TRAVELLED TO MANY PLACES SUCH AS LONDON , SOUTHAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT.... SINCE YOU ARE A STUDENT OF THIS UNIVERSITY YOU ALWAYS GET DISCOUNTS FOR TRAVELLING. SO IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO COME HERE AND ENJOY IT AS WELL AS I DID” Read Review
bonolu, Spain

University of Portsmouth review by lucia

Review by lucia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Philology, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I REALLY LIKED SHARING THE SAME HOUSE WITH FOUR PEOPLE. WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS AFTER ALL. I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE BY LIVING IN A HOUSE
Personal comments:
ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I STUDIED IN PORTSMOUTH I HAD COME WITH A ERASMUS GRANT, IN 1999. I STAYED IN A HALL OF RESIDENCE CALLED BURREL HOUSE, BEHIND THE NOTORIOUS REES HALL. THE FACILITIES AND FOOD PROVIDED WERE QUITE GOOD, THOUGH I PREFER LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN A HOUSE RATHER THAN BEING ATTACHED TO A TIMETIBLE INA HALL OF RESIDENCE
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
THE BEST CAFE:DOMUS THE BEST NIGHT SPOT: TIME AND THE STUDENT'S UNION.
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ACADEMIC       3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
MORE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FOREING STUDENTS NEEDED



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
HARD AT THE START. CONTINUOUS PRACTICE IS NEEDED, BUT THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN SATISFACTORY AND PERSONALLY VERY GRATEFUL.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
BECAUSE EVERYTHING, AND I SAY EVERYTHING, IS MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE THAN IN MY HOME TOWN.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
I WISH I HAD KNOWN THE LANGUAGE BETTER
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I RECOMMEND EVVERYBODY TO COME TO PORTSMOUTH UNIVERSITY ALWAYS THEY HAVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT.



FINAL COMMENTS

WHILE BEING IN PORTSMOUTH I TRAVELLED TO MANY PLACES SUCH AS LONDON , SOUTHAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT.... SINCE YOU ARE A STUDENT OF THIS UNIVERSITY YOU ALWAYS GET DISCOUNTS FOR TRAVELLING. SO IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO COME HERE AND ENJOY IT AS WELL AS I DID
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