University of Portsmouth Admission

Portsmouth University Application Intake and Deadlines

Ports­mouth University international students can apply across multiple intakes, with UCAS deadlines for undergraduate courses, a dedicated timeline for January entry, and flexible postgraduate research intakes where applications should be submitted a few months before the chosen start date.

Portsmouth University Fees

Portsmouth University fees for international students differ by course type, so checking the exact fee for your chosen program helps you plan better.

University of Portsmouth Admission Requirements for International Students

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  You must submit certified and translated copies of your secondary (for undergraduate) or degree (for postgraduate) qualifications and grades.
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  English-language proficiency is required:

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    For most bachelor’s degrees: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.
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    For most master’s courses: IELTS 6.5-7.0, with no component below 6.0.
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  Some courses include extra entry checks such as: admissions tests, interviews, auditions, health checks (especially for health-care courses), criminal-records checks or a portfolio.
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  Applications must be accompanied by a personal statement explaining why you want to study the course and choose the university.
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  For international students applying for a visa: once you receive an offer you’ll need to complete the university’s CAS Shield steps (financial checks, credibility interview etc.).
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  If you don’t currently meet either the academic or English-language requirements, you may be eligible to join a foundation or pathway programme (via International College Portsmouth) before starting your degree.

Portsmouth University Scholarship

Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship:

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  £5,000 fee reduction (first year).
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  Self-funded international student (overseas fee status).
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  Applied for full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate taught course for January 2026 entry.
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  Never previously studied at the University of Portsmouth.

Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship:

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  £2,500 fee reduction (first year).
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  From one of the listed eligible countries on the university website.
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  Self-funded, full-time on-campus undergrad or postgrad with annual fees ≥ £16,200 for Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 intake.

EU Scholarship:

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  Fee reduced to UK-student rate (exact amount varies).
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  For EU, EEA or Swiss nationals resident starting Sept or Jan 2025/26.
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  Applies to new undergrad, postgrad taught or research students.

Faculty of Science & Health Global Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (2025/26):

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  £2,000 fee reduction for first year.
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  For self-funded international students on full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught courses in the Faculty of Science & Health.

Sanctuary Scholarship:

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  Full tuition-fee waiver for undergraduate students along with support.
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  For students seeking asylum or dependents of those with humanitarian protection or Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain.
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  For Undergraduate degree, full-time.

External Scholarships:

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  Varies depending on external funding.
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  For international/EU students who are eligible for external scholarship programmes.
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  Students must check external funder eligibility and apply according to that funder’s rules.