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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rosie Mullender

Why we love our uni by the sea: two students on great tuition, fab facilities and chilling on the beach

Students sitting on the beach
Portsmouth’s island location means you’re never far from the sea. Photograph: Helen Yates/University of Portsmouth

When you’re choosing a university, what do you look for? A course that can set you on the path to the career you want, top facilities, clubs and societies to satisfy your social life or, perhaps, a location that has everything you need for a memorable uni experience?

With a campus boasting a new £57m sports centre, world-leading academics teaching more than 400 courses, and its position in one of the top 10 trending UK destinations on Airbnb, the University of Portsmouth’s location and facilities make it an inspiring place to live and learn. It was recognised as being among the top 10 young universities in the UK in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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