Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Portsmouth. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 3 | $17,507 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $26,867 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $18,080 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $24,106 | See → |
| Business & management | 1 | $12,524 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 1 | $12,053 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $25,049 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | $24,106 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $26,867 | See → |
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at the University of Portsmouth
The job market for the University of Portsmouth's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Portsmouth cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $24,106 a year; half of the University of Portsmouth's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $12,524 and $25,049. Most courses last 3 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $26,867, computer science & data technology $12,053.
How is the University of Portsmouth ranked?
The University of Portsmouth is ranked #635 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #42 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #35 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#101) and Accounting & Finance (#301–350).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Portsmouth offer?
13 postgraduate courses across 9 fields; the largest are education & teaching (3), medicine & clinical health (2) and social sciences (2).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Portsmouth's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.