University of Portsmouth: Statistics

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#610 of 14,131 In the World
#245 of 2,785 In Europe
#52 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#39 of 131 In England
#107 of 1,013 For Law Enforcement
Top50% For 181 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
69%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.port.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate69%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE); General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with 2 passes at Advanced ('A') level or equivalent
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June)

We've calculated the 69% acceptance rate for University of Portsmouth based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Portsmouth is a world-class research university with 25,328 scientific papers published and 584,890 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Chemistry.

Publications
25,328
Citations
584,890

University of Portsmouth majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
14,668 / 251,411
Computer Science
11,749 / 296,038
Biology
11,310 / 275,048
Environmental Science
11,171 / 273,889
Engineering
10,847 / 291,789
Physics
10,580 / 344,895
Political Science
8,911 / 135,471
Law
8,342 / 131,932
Medicine
8,273 / 171,770
Chemistry
7,649 / 213,171
Philosophy
7,448 / 121,989
Quantum and Particle physics
7,313 / 276,980
Sociology
7,057 / 110,178
Psychology
6,987 / 142,007
Geography and Cartography
6,710 / 163,345
Business
6,381 / 115,282
Geology
5,887 / 136,608
Mathematics
5,744 / 144,977
History
5,438 / 83,732
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,712 / 85,666
Economics
4,701 / 83,026
Ecology
4,655 / 111,653
Statistics
4,425 / 123,521
Archaeology
4,407 / 78,054
Paleontology
4,145 / 102,049
Linguistics
4,037 / 70,004
Genetics
3,671 / 97,261
Materials Science
3,506 / 104,483
Astrophysics and Astronomy
3,404 / 194,606
Biochemistry
3,368 / 94,575
Art & Design
3,166 / 38,865
Management
3,001 / 55,241
Organic Chemistry
2,992 / 89,098
Social Psychology
2,926 / 64,381
Machine Learning
2,738 / 56,009
Pathology
2,707 / 56,007
Optical Engineering
2,599 / 114,359
Psychiatry
2,545 / 57,318
Finance
2,185 / 41,449
Neuroscience
2,155 / 52,083

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 10 13
1992 72 23
1993 205 73
1994 258 160
1995 304 361
1996 445 615
1997 345 794
1998 371 1167
1999 426 1574
2000 420 2013
2001 317 2419
2002 372 2929
2003 406 3809
2004 446 4841
2005 518 5696
2006 497 7193
2007 648 8713
2008 599 10439
2009 704 12803
2010 693 15308
2011 793 16864
2012 864 19431
2013 966 22126
2014 954 24408
2015 1157 26443
2016 1258 28750
2017 1465 30235
2018 1411 36306
2019 1539 41772
2020 1779 50197
2021 1617 61752
2022 1637 66336
2023 1631 70109
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Portsmouth gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Fee
Undergraduate (UK/EU) £9,250
Undergraduate (International) £14,600 - £17,600
Postgraduate (UK/EU) £6,500 - £12,600
Postgraduate (International) £14,600 - £17,600

The currency used is British Pound (GBP).

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Portsmouth.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Accountancy, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Sports, Surveying and Mapping

University of Portsmouth alumni

  1. Ben Fogle

    Ben Fogle
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1973-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    writertelevision directorexplorertelevision presenterbroadcaster
    Biography

    Benjamin Myer Fogle, is an English broadcaster, writer and adventurer, best known for his presenting roles with British television channels Channel 5, BBC and ITV.

  2. Grayson Perry

    Grayson Perry
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    filmmakerembroidererprintmakerceramicistartist
    Biography

    Sir Grayson Perry is an English contemporary artist, writer and broadcaster. He is known for his ceramic vases, tapestries, and cross-dressing, as well as his observations of the contemporary arts scene, and for dissecting British "prejudices, fashions and foibles".

  3. Timothy Peake

    Timothy Peake
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1972-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    astronauthelicopter pilottest pilotflight instructor
    Biography

    Major Timothy "Tim" Nigel Peake CMG is a British author, Army Air Corps officer and European Space Agency astronaut.

  4. Simon Armitage

    Simon Armitage
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    novelistpoet
    Biography

    Simon Robert Armitage CBE, FRSL is an English poet, playwright, musician and novelist. He was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is professor of poetry at the University of Leeds.

All 33 notable alumni

University of Portsmouth faculties and divisions

College : Sparsholt College Hampshire Aquaculture
Faculty : Creative and Cultural Industries Architecture, Cinema and Television, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Theatre, Writing
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities, Criminal Law, Education, History, Modern Languages, Social Sciences
Faculty : Science Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work, Sports
Faculty : Technology Astronomy and Space Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Technology
School : Business Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Management, Marketing

General information

Founded 1992
Motto Lucem Sequamur
Let us follow the Light

Location and contacts

Address Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth, PO1 2UP
United Kingdom
City population 248,000

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