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With the General Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihi) at 60% or higher, you will usually need a foundation year before starting a bachelor's.
Partner university · Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth
A public university on the south coast whose history runs back to 1908, when the Park Building opened as a municipal college and public library.
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From GBP 17,900Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1869Public university
About the university
Why students choose the University of Portsmouth
A public university on the south coast whose history runs back to 1908, when the Park Building opened as a municipal college and public library. It was Portsmouth Polytechnic until 1992, and retains a practical, applied character alongside strong health and science provision.
Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Faculties and schools
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Department of Geography
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work
- School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
- Dental Academy
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sport and Exercise Science
Ways inDirect entryFoundation pathway
Photos: University of Portsmouth, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
International Year One
International College Portsmouth can accept students with 85% overall onto its year 1.
Advanced entry
An HND or Higher Diploma is considered for advanced entry onto a relevant bachelor's degree.
Master's
A bachelor's from a recognised institution with a GPA above 2.6 or 65% is the general guide; a pre-Master's is available at ICP if you fall short.
PhD
A good master's degree plus a research proposal.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked November 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What the University of Portsmouth costs in 2026/27
Typical range for most courses; 2027/28 range is GBP 17,750-20,950. Check your course page for the exact fee.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at port.ac.uk. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateGBP 17,900 - 20,000per year
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit ScholarshipGBP 5,000 off first-year tuitionMerit-based award for self-funded international undergraduate and taught postgraduate applicants for January 2027 entry; apply by 2 November 2026.
Vice Chancellor's Global Development ScholarshipGBP 2,500 off first-year tuitionFor self-funded students from listed countries, including Jordan, on full-time courses costing GBP 16,200 or more, for January or May 2027 entry.Programmes
Popular courses at the University of Portsmouth
BA (Hons) Business and Management
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LLB (Hons) Law
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MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance
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MSc Computer Science
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MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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MSc Civil Engineering
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to the University of Portsmouth, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Portsmouth is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at the University of Portsmouth: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppCan I apply to the University of Portsmouth with the Tawjihi?
With the General Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihi) at 60% or higher, you will usually need a foundation year before starting a bachelor's.
How much does the University of Portsmouth cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026/27 start from GBP 17,900 a year and go up to GBP 20,000, depending on the course. Typical range for most courses; 2027/28 range is GBP 17,750-20,950. Check your course page for the exact fee.
Does the University of Portsmouth offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship (GBP 5,000 off first-year tuition); Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship (GBP 2,500 off first-year tuition). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into the University of Portsmouth?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into the University of Portsmouth.
Where is the University of Portsmouth?
The University of Portsmouth is in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1869.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Portsmouth?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Portsmouth directly and is listed as an official representative on the university's website. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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