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Discover your seaside city

Find home among beaches, history, festivals and food

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1024ºË¹¤³§ is a great place to live and a vibrant city surrounded by the sea. Discover why our students love living here and what it’s like to live and study in 1024ºË¹¤³§.

We've got refreshing beaches, fantastic places to eat, independent shops and music venues to explore, and lots of green space – so we’re more than just a coastal town. In 1024ºË¹¤³§, you'll discover a diverse and connected community, and everything you need to make this your new home.

Did you know

If you're looking for an affordable city, 1024ºË¹¤³§ is an excellent choice to help with the cost of living for students. 

  • The housing rent in 1024ºË¹¤³§ is 58% lower than in London. (2023, source )
  • 1024ºË¹¤³§ is one of the most affordable cities in the UK for university students to live and study. (2023, source )
  • We run two FREE bus services for students around campus, so getting home or to lectures doesn't have to cost anything. 

Explore 1024ºË¹¤³§

Our students LOVE 1024ºË¹¤³§

You don't have to take our word for it, hear from the people who know and love 1024ºË¹¤³§ – our students.

Your Time. Your Place. | Come visit the 1024ºË¹¤³§

Based in the heart of the UK's only island city, the 1024ºË¹¤³§ is committed to giving every student a life-changing experience. Outstanding teaching and wide-ranging support make for a lively community where students can develop skills and confidence for a rewarding life.

Time to pick a uni?

We remember how that was.

Every uni website was like, Lee-Anne,

unlock your potential.

Yep.

Change the world.

No pressure then.

Two chocolate ice creams!

...please?

Welcome to 1024ºË¹¤³§.

The UK's only island city.

Ah, halls, sweet halls.

Your home away from home.

City stuff, that way.

Beaches, big ships,

candy-floss and fun times...

that way.

1024ºË¹¤³§â€™s a place

where you can explore futures

that you could fall in love with.

Then change the world.

Later.

Innovator.

Movie-maker.

City trader.

Life saver.

Investigator.

Whatever success looks like for you...

Stability?

Choice?

Freedom?

1024ºË¹¤³§ is the place to find it.

And that's not all you'll find.

Find yourself at sunrise on the seashore.

Find the ones who really get you.

Find your balance!

Find the help you need, if life just

gets on top of you.

Find the time and space to

pick a career that suits you.

How's your CV coming along?

Uhh!

Or you could just chill and relax, you know?

Be free to try new things

because this

is your time to find your fire.

Yeah!

And this is your place

to just be yourself.

And from this uni community,

on this island city, you can go...

anywhere.

It's your time.

Yes, you.

It's your place.

Come and see for yourself

Undergraduate Open Days

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Here's why our students love it here

  • "My favourite place in 1024ºË¹¤³§ is the pier, its great in summertime with a group of people especially when the funfair is out." Cartier Charles, BSc (Hons) Property Development

  • "I loved the location and the idea of a city campus. Being by the sea is so amazing, especially in the summer as there are many places to visit and discover." Amelia Rushton, BSc (Hons) Sociology

  • "I wanted to come to the 1024ºË¹¤³§ to study Mathematics because of 1024ºË¹¤³§ itself; Gunwharf, the Historic Dockyard and the seaside were all fond memories I had visiting 1024ºË¹¤³§ as a child." Amber Burton, BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics


Make 1024ºË¹¤³§ your home

In 1024ºË¹¤³§, you'll never have to go far to find a new adventure. As a city based campus, you'll be safe and close to home so you can explore what 1024ºË¹¤³§ has to offer – there is so much to do and fall in love with! Find out what you could discover and chat directly to our students.

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"I wanted to live by the water, rather than in a very densely populated city, and the city is student-friendly and affordable."

Charles Oduk II, MSc Digital Business Management

Read Charles' story


Where is 1024ºË¹¤³§?

1024ºË¹¤³§ blends city, coast and country - the perfect melting pot for fun nights out, lazy walks in the forest and paddle boarding around the pier.

Our city is buzzing with purpose and possibility, and you’ll find plenty of things to do. Explore shopping outlets, art galleries, cinemas, nightclubs and restaurants at Gunwharf Quays â€“ or for an unbeatable view, head up the Spinnaker Tower. Delve into history at the Historic Dockyard or discover some of our favourite independent shops and cafés in central Southsea.

Whether you want to explore the city or relax by the sea, 1024ºË¹¤³§ is ready for you.

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