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University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is a large public university with a city-centre campus in the coastal city of Portsmouth on England's south coast. It offers a wide range of subjects including business, computing and cyber security, law, psychology, science and engineering, and many undergraduate degrees include an optional placement year.

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Location: Portsmouth, England
Undergraduate fees: £17,900 – £20,000
Postgraduate fees: £17,900 – £20,000
Intakes: September, January, May
IELTS (undergraduate): Most Bachelor's degrees: 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
IELTS (postgraduate): Most Master's degrees: 6.5-7.0 overall, no component below 6.0 (some courses 6.0/5.5)
Note: Typical international range published for 2026/27 (classroom vs laboratory courses); placement year fee lower. 2027/28 fees TBC. Sampled PG courses £18,600-£19,200

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lankan O levels usually need a foundation year (International College Portsmouth); applicants with A levels or other qualifications including Sri Lankan A levels may be considered for direct entry against the course's UCAS points
Postgraduate: 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; as a guide 55-60% equates to a UK 2:2, 60-70% to a 2:1, 70%+ to a First

Source: port.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

Sri Lankan students qualify for the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship (£2,500 off first-year fees); a merit-based Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship gives £5,000 off the first year.

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Popular courses at University of Portsmouth

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Undergraduate (Bachelor's)

Postgraduate (Master's)

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Information checked October 2026 from University of Portsmouth’s official website: port.ac.uk/study/international-students/your-count, port.ac.uk/study/international-students/tuition-fe, port.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-la, port.ac.uk/study/international-students/funding/sc. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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