Portsmouth University

• Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
• Language of instruction: English
• Founded: in 1869
• Total number of students: 23,500 people, including 12,7% of foreign students
• Educational programs: Foundation, Bachelor's, Master's, Pre-Masters, MBA, International Year One

The prestigious University of Portsmouth was founded in 1869 and was originally intended for the formation of future engineers, dock workers and shipbuilders, specialists of the British Navy (naval). The list of offered disciplines began to expand after the end of the Second World War: the university drew attention to specialties that quickly became more popular, expanded options for studying, updated equipment, re-equipped the campus. The second major modernization was carried out in the 1990-2000s - on the campus appeared:

• Dental Academy (the last year of which students study at the prestigious King's College London)
• Climate laboratories (ideally suited for the study of sports, accredited by the Olympic Medical Center)
• Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
• Research Center for Brain Tumor
• Prototype laboratory with machines that work directly with computer files
• Pharmaceutical production
• Business

Every year, the University of Portsmouth graduates more than 600 specialists in such popular fields as paramedicine, medical technology and radiography. According to The Times (2013), the university occupies an honourable 29th place in the national ranking.

Each educational program includes a large practical unit, various assignments and studies, as a result of which students can acquire valuable skills in order to be graduated from the university by studied specialists. For practical studying, the necessary equipment, resources and audiences have been prepared: there are special halls for court sessions, equipped rooms, closest to the hospital wards, crime investigation points, radio newscasting points, etc.

Porthmouth University is particularly proud of its famous business school, recognized as the best in the region and included in the TOP-20 in the country: it teaches effective and modern bachelor's and master's programs. The business school is located in a separate high-tech building and is fully equipped with all the necessary innovative equipment and technology. Excellent partnerships have been established with many British and global corporations, private and public, state-owned companies: business school teachers are often invited to consult specialists, to develop various projects and conduct profile research. The companies with which the school and the university cooperate provide excellent opportunities for students for internships and practice: this is a great chance not only to obtain valuable skills, but also to establish useful contacts and connections that significantly help in further employment.

The business school is accredited by the most famous and prestigious agencies:

• Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Institute for Quality Assessment (IQA)
• Trade unions of logisticians, accountants, marketers and lawyers
• AMBA (The Association of MBA's) - this school has been accredited since 2007, it gives it the right to enter the narrow list of the best business schools in the UK (only 38 out of 100 profile institutions of the country have such a high status).

The MBA program is offered at the business school: its duration is 12 months (full-time education only), the beginning of classes in September. Applicants must provide a diploma of higher education in related specialty (bachelor's, master's), resume and feedback from employers (need at least 3 years of work experience, as well as age from 25 years and older), and demonstrate a high level of English (IELTS from 6.5, that is, from 6.0 points for each section). In addition, the school may offer the applicant to take the GMAT test, but this is not an obligatory condition.

Valentina Nikitina

Senior Marketing and Recruitment Manager at Kaplan Pathways with a focus on students from Russia and the CIS.

When choosing a university, what should be prioritized? Employer satisfaction, employment rates post-graduation, or research opportunities?

There's no straightforward answer as all these factors are important. It's crucial to thoroughly research using various sources, including official websites and government data. Look into regional salaries, fast-growing professional fields, and the cost of living to gain a comprehensive view of not just your education but also potential future life.

Students can book a place for themselves in one of the student residences in sufficient numbers located in the city: some of them are located directly near Porthmouth University, the part is approximately 15 minutes away by a free student bus. Each room includes amenities (bathroom and toilet), high-speed Internet, cable TV (50+ channels), a cozy small kitchen. Mostly single rooms.

Please note that accommodation is charged separately, in addition to the course. In addition to accommodation and meals, this amount includes teaching aids, books and materials, transportation costs and a certain amount for personal, pocket expenses.

Subject list: Accounting, Architecture, Art, biology, Biomedical Sciences, Business and management, chemical engineering, Civil engineering, computer techologies, criminology, ecology, economics, Filmmaking, geography, journalism, law, maths, media, pedagogy, physics, Psychology, Regional geography, Social work, sports science

The Porthmouth University campus is located in the seaside town of Portmouth near Bournemouth and Brighton (the south coast of England), the journey to London takes about 1.5 hours. Portmouth is an unusually beautiful, cozy and well-groomed city: there is an old harbor, a spacious pier and a promenade for walks, where many restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels are located. There are large shopping centers and malls in the city, cozy antique shops, and the symbol of the city is the Spinnaker Tower, offering observation platforms on 3 levels with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the sea. In the southern part of the city you can find many spacious sandy beaches, and in half an hour you can reach the picturesque Isle of Wight. It was in Portsmouth that the famous writer Charles Dickens was born, for some time lived Rudyard Kipling and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

The university district itself is located in the central part of the old town, just a few minutes' walk from the bustling shopping and entertainment district of Gunwharf Quays. Not far from the university there are numerous student residences, there are also hostels about 15 minutes away - free student buses run constantly, which are easily distinguished by a special colour scheme.

The cost of the academic year at Porthmouth University depends on the chosen program and specialty.

Applicants to the University of Portsmouth or business school must submit the following documents:

• Completed registration application form (sample can be found on the official website)
• Copy of the diploma of education + a report card with marks (the translation must be notarized)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Bank statement confirming the availability of sufficient funds
• Certificate of passing the international English language exam (IELTS preferred)
• Motivational letter written by the student himself.

If a student enters the PhD program, then the prospective research topic, as well as the future stages and structure of the work, should be sent to the admission committee.

Please note that the main package of documents can be sent to the university before passing the language testing: the received certificate can be sent already when the offer for admission is received (in this case the selection committee will focus on academic indicators in the first place).

Conveniently, Porthmouth University does not put hard time limits for applications - places are filled in gradually, and if there are vacant seats on the chosen course, you can be enrolled regardless of the deadline for receiving the application.

Usually, upon admission, the following IELTS language exam results are accepted:

• Foundation = not lower than 5.5 (in each section and the total score)
• Undergraduate = from 6.0
• Masters = 6.0-7.0
• Pre -Masters = 6.0
• MBA = 6.5 (not less than 6.0 in each block).

Scholarships for students of master's programs can cover up to 40% of the cost of study, but MBA participants, especially those who are successful in studies, can receive a scholarship that covers expenses 100%. Also for students of preparatory programs that demonstrate excellent academic performance, a special discount is provided - one term can be studied free of charge in a year.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision