About
The University of Portsmouth (UoP) is a public university in Portsmouth, England. Its institutional origins trace back to 1870 with the establishment of the Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and Art. Over the subsequent decades, the institution underwent a series of organisational transformations, becoming Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1969 before gaining university status in 1992. Comprising five faculties, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines. In 2022, with around 28,280 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university was the 25th-largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom. The university employed approximately 3,500 staff in 2020.
Key Information
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- City
- Portsmouth
- Region
- Hampshire
- Student population (approx)
- 24,525
PBSA Near This University
6 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 4,437 beds
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| Property | Beds | Distance | Operator | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas Walthamstow | 353 | 0.6 mi | — | London |
| Unite Hayloft Point | 2027 | 0.8 mi | Unite Students | London |
| Mannequin House | 540 | 1.0 mi | Student Roost | London |
| Mannequin House | 545 | 1.0 mi | Student Roost | London |
| Alliot House | 444 | 1.1 mi | — | London |
| North Lodge | 528 | 1.8 mi | Unite Students | London |