University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

A coastal university with a strong reputation for employability, student satisfaction, and research impact

Ranking

Top 50 UK (Guardian)

Students

~31,000+ total

International

~5,500+ students

Employability

97.5% employed

CAS Interview Requirements

  • Pre-CAS interview conducted for international applicants
  • Format: video call via Zoom or Microsoft Teams
  • Duration: approximately 15–20 minutes
  • Assesses course knowledge, financial readiness, and career plans
  • Real-time English assessment throughout the interview

Tuition & Living Costs

  • Undergraduate: £16,200–£18,300/year (international)
  • Postgraduate: £16,400–£20,200/year (international)
  • Living costs: ~£850–£1,100/month (outside London rate)
  • International scholarships up to £5,000 available
  • Coastal city with lower living costs than London

Popular Courses for International Students

MSc Data Science

Masters · 1 year FT

MSc International Business

Masters · 1 year FT

BSc Computer Science

Bachelors · 3–4 years

MSc Civil Engineering

Masters · 1 year FT

MSc Accounting and Finance

Masters · 1 year FT

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Masters · 1 year FT

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Key Information

CAS interview: 15–20 minutes
Campus: Portsmouth city centre
Website: port.ac.uk
TEF Gold rated teaching