Student Accommodation in Portsmouth

If you’re looking to book student accommodation in Portsmouth, your research stops here with our variety of accommodation options. Just contact our accommodation experts and they hook you up with the perfect student room.

Why Book Student Accommodation in Portsmouth?

The port city of Portsmouth, nicknamed Pompey, is located just off the coast of southeast Hampshire on Portsea Island. It is one of the most popular coastal cities in the UK and the only island city in the entire country. The Royal Navy has two-thirds of its surface fleet docked at Portsmouth’s harbour. It is known for being the only UK city with a higher population than London; just over 205,000 people. 

The city is home to the University of Portsmouth as well as a large number of colleges and ELT schools for international students. The university was founded back in 1992. There are over 23,000 students currently enrolled in the university. It was ranked in the world’s top 100 modern universities list in April 2015 by Times Higher Education. Local colleges include Highbury College which specializes in vocational education and Portsmouth College which offers a wide range of courses. Admiral Lord Nelson School and Miltoncross Academy are among the top language schools in the city.

Universities in Portsmouth 

1. University of Portsmouth

• Our accommodation options are right next to campus, just a 5-minute walk away.

• Hampshire Terrace bus station and several other stops are within a short distance to campus.

• Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is an 8-minute walk from the university.

• The International College Portsmouth (ICP) is right next to the university.

Transportation In Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a very modern public transport system allowing easy access to London. The capital is an hour and a half train ride away. You could easily reach any other major city in the UK, too, such as Southampton which is another famous UK coastal city just 45 minutes away by train. There’s an efficient bus network in Portsmouth for daily transports and ferries that operate across the harbour regularly.  

Student Life

1. Where do students live in Portsmouth?

The known student areas in Portsmouth include Gunwharf Quays, Southsea, Fratton, Buckland, and Copnor.

2. Is Portsmouth cheap for students?

According to this year's NatWest Student Living Index, Portsmouth has been named as the cheapest student city in the UK along with Liverpool and Newcastle.

3. What is Portsmouth University famous for?

The University of Portsmouth takes into account the city’s rich heritage as a trading and naval port into its education to prepare students for the real world. It offers a wide range of courses such as science, technology, humanities, creative and cultural industries, business and law.

What are Some Must-Visit Places in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth has a huge selection of entertainment venues located around Gunwharf Quays and an impressive number of large department stores that make shopping in Portsmouth a great experience. There’s a wide selection of places to eat in Portsmouth to enjoy with your friends and discover the culinary delights of the city. Among the many things to do in Portsmouth is wandering around the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard which is an open space of the HM Naval Base with historic buildings and ships. Sports fans can check out Fratton Park stadium where the city’s team Portsmouth FC plays.       

Other Student Accommodation In UK

Besides having facilities for student accommodation in Portsmouth, Casita offers student accommodation in these UK cities: 

London, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, and Coventry.