University of Portsmouth: Statistics

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#650 of 14,131 In the World
#261 of 2,785 In Europe
#56 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#43 of 131 In England
#106 of 1,031 For Law Enforcement
Top50% For 170 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 21,584 scientific papers published and 469,278 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Medicine, Law, and Chemistry.

Publications
21,584
Citations
469,278

University of Portsmouth majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
12,159 / 196,094
Computer Science
9,460 / 224,495
Biology
9,427 / 216,606
Environmental Science
9,236 / 207,661
Engineering
8,967 / 221,615
Physics
8,629 / 268,492
Political Science
7,241 / 98,994
Medicine
7,002 / 139,952
Law
6,664 / 95,584
Chemistry
6,425 / 171,952
Philosophy
5,958 / 93,776
Quantum and Particle physics
5,877 / 212,675
Sociology
5,802 / 85,081
Psychology
5,724 / 111,586
Geography and Cartography
5,453 / 122,669
Business
5,165 / 82,257
Geology
4,829 / 105,196
Mathematics
4,585 / 111,803
History
4,296 / 54,594
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,789 / 61,432
Economics
3,783 / 58,804
Ecology
3,750 / 79,263
Statistics
3,472 / 91,725
Archaeology
3,446 / 52,241
Paleontology
3,343 / 74,585
Linguistics
3,210 / 56,791
Genetics
3,119 / 79,933
Materials Science
2,910 / 80,207
Biochemistry
2,850 / 78,331
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,700 / 149,873
Art & Design
2,542 / 26,150
Organic Chemistry
2,536 / 70,242
Management
2,374 / 37,585
Pathology
2,344 / 45,605
Social Psychology
2,316 / 49,165
Machine Learning
2,140 / 38,420
Psychiatry
2,090 / 46,212
Optical Engineering
2,063 / 87,521
Neuroscience
1,758 / 39,541
Mechanical Engineering
1,731 / 31,737

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 3 14
1991 8 16
1992 64 16
1993 196 63
1994 239 163
1995 280 351
1996 403 572
1997 315 783
1998 345 1121
1999 397 1478
2000 388 1823
2001 298 2199
2002 316 2682
2003 350 3515
2004 402 4505
2005 447 5174
2006 438 6318
2007 590 7644
2008 555 9294
2009 650 11301
2010 623 13174
2011 700 14859
2012 744 16711
2013 882 19190
2014 852 21622
2015 1003 23027
2016 1088 24555
2017 1279 27168
2018 1237 30913
2019 1346 36215
2020 1502 44099
2021 1623 59028
2022 1420 55916
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 50)
    Occupations
    writerbroadcastertelevision presenterexplorertelevision director
    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 63)
    Occupations
    artistceramicistprintmakerembroidererfilmmaker
    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 51)
    Occupations
    flight instructortest pilothelicopter pilotastronaut
    Biography

    Major Timothy Nigel Peake 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 60)
    Occupations
    poetnovelist
    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 28 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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