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Student Advice and Services
UoP Student Finance Centre  

UoP Student Finance Centre
The Student Finance Centre is here to help you to access all the information you will need to manage your money.

   
 
Students' Union  

Students' Union
Find out about everything Portsmouth Students' Union has to offer.

 
Sports & Recreation  

Sport & Recreation
The Department of Sport and Recreation is the sport service of the University of Portsmouth. Our team of sport enthusiasts deliver a programme of sport opportunities and fitness activities for beginners through to elite athletes.

 
Academic Skill Unit (ASK)  

Academic Skill Unit (ASK)

ASK is a central service of the University, consisting of a small group of lecturers based in the Nuffield Centre.

Our aim is to support students’ understanding and development of the thinking, writing and organisational skills that are needed to succeed at university. We work with students at all levels of study in the University, including distance-learning students.

 
Chaplaincy  

Chaplaincy

Chaplains have been trained to listen and be alongside people at the high and low points of life in a non-judgemental way. We work confidentially across the University with staff and students. The Chaplains recognise that life is more than work or study and we are available to be alongside you whatever you are facing.

 
Safer Students  

Safer Students

Your safety is very important to both the University and the police and should be important to you too. Look out for yourself and your fellow students and follow our tips for staying safe.

 
ASDAC disability support team  

ASDAC disability support team

The Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC) provides advice and arranges support for all disabled students and applicants. Our support covers any condition that may adversely impact on your ability to access the campus, the curriculum, the teaching, learning and assessment processes and all other University services available to students.

 
Student & Neighbour Liaison Service  

Student & Neighbour Liaison Service

The Student and Neighbour Liaison Service is operated by Student Housing. The Service is provided by Portsmouth City Council, the University and the Students' Union to build and improve good relations across the city. The role of the service is to liaise and mediate with students, community groups and the general public;               heightening awareness of the benefits of working together.

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Local Guides

Portsmouth Tourist Information

 

Portsmouth Tourist Information
Enjoy Portsmouth's irresistible mix of history and heritage, specialist shopping, lively arts, great restaurants and bars and a programme of year round events.

 

 

Student House Hunting Guide

 

Student House Hunting Guide
A step-by-step guide on how to find a house in Portsmouth and what it means to be a tenant.
Highlight the issues that you may face when searching for, and living in, rented accommodation.

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Local Services

Portsmouth City Council

 

Portsmouth City Council
The council is responsible for a wide range of services to residents.

 

Local healthcare services

 

Local healthcare services
The Health pages provide a wealth of support and advice on numerous issues, ranging from meningitis to mental health, sexual health and nutrition. You will also find information on local GP and key specialist services and support groups.


 

Shopping in Portsmouth

 

Shopping in Portsmouth
Portsmouth offers a unique shopping experience; from the award winning Gunwharf Quays and major high-street names in the city centre to the array of independent, vintage and quirky shops in Southsea.

 
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Travel

Firstgroup

 

Firstgroup
Local buses, including timetables, maps and tickets.

 

UoP Inter-site bus service

 

UoP Inter-site bus service
The UoP inter-site bus service is provided to help both Staff and Students to travel between Langstone and the Guildhall Campus.

 

South West Trains

 

South West Trains
Live train information, timetables and tickets.

 

National Express Coaches

 

National Express Coaches

 

Coach timetables, purchase a ticket and general information about this service.

 

First Great Western trains

 

First Great Western trains
Live train information, timetables and tickets

 

Trainline

 

Trainline
Live train information, timetables and tickets

 

16-25 Railcard

 

16-25 Railcard
Discounts on rail travel.

 

Cycling around Portsmouth

 

Cycling around Portsmouth
Find details of cycle routes, free bike repairs, council-run cycle skills training and low-cost cycling safety products for sale.

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