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If you're unsure about whether university could be for you or not, this section is for you. We've gathered all of our advice and guidance about what university is really like, so that you can feel confident in making an informed choice for your future.
Join us for a live webinar all about studying at university, explore uni subjects with our interactive online activities, and explore your options at post-16 in depth with our handy articles on uni as a possible next step.
And, if and when you're ready to start your journey towards a university application, we’ve got the tools to help you get started.
All about uni: Live webinars
Get help with each stage of the UCAS process by booking your place on our live webinars. Ask questions about what it's like to study at uni, or simply listen in and get first-hand insights from our friendly academics and support teams.
Your Personal Statement Hub
Plan, write, tweak. If you want to show your chosen university why you're the perfect candidate for a course, our Personal Statement Hub has got you covered. Sign up to access all the personal statement tips, advice and guidance you'll need.
Your journey to uni
Start browsing our topics to get advice on how to study as best you can in your final years at school, to explore your post-16 options, to learn what studying at uni is actually like and, if you do decide it could be for you, how the uni application process works.
Online activities
At uni, you have the opportunity to study a huge array of subjects, many of which might be completely new to you. To help you get a feel for some of our key subject areas, we've created these free interactive subject-based online activities.
Gold rating in national assessment of teaching excellence
Our latest TEF Gold rating ranks Portsmouth amongst the top universities in the UK for teaching.