The University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth · UKPRN 10007155
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- port.ac.uk
- Address
- Mercantile House
Hampshire Terrace
Portsmouth
Po1 2Eg - UKPRN
- 10007155 · UKRLP record
Location & Map
How The University of Portsmouth compares
With 24,015 enrolled students, The University of Portsmouth is the 41st largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 13% by size. The student body is 48% female and 51% male.
It is one of 3 licensed student sponsors in Portsmouth, a city whose 1 higher education providers enrol a combined 24,015 students. You can compare them all on the Portsmouth sponsors page.
What “Track Record” status means for you
The University of Portsmouth holds Student Sponsor – Track Record status, the strongest rating on the register. It is given to sponsors with a sustained history of immigration compliance and low visa refusal rates. In practice this can work in your favour: track-record sponsors are permitted to assess your English language ability themselves rather than requiring a Secure English Language Test, and applicants sponsored by them are more often placed under the differentiation arrangements, which means financial and qualification documents may not need to be submitted up front. You must still genuinely meet every requirement — the Home Office can ask for the evidence at any point.
About The University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a UK higher education provider based in Portsmouth, with around 24,015 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it one of the UK's larger higher education providers.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Portsmouth. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at The University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
The University of Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
Is The University of Portsmouth a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. The University of Portsmouth appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at The University of Portsmouth?
Around 24,015 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 41st largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at The University of Portsmouth?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because The University of Portsmouth is outside London.
Where is The University of Portsmouth located?
The University of Portsmouth is based in Portsmouth (PO1 2EG). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10007155, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.