Portsmouth sits on an island on the south coast, and the university's campus is spread through the city centre, a few minutes from the seafront at Southsea. International College Portsmouth works inside that campus. Navitas runs it for the University of Portsmouth, teaching foundation, first-year and pre-master's programmes. Pass at the required level and you move straight onto a Portsmouth degree.
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Official website: port.ac.uk
University of Portsmouth
Navitas
University of Portsmouth city-centre campus
£15,000 – £19,000
International students, foundation and pre-master's programmes
£11,000 – £13,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on port.ac.uk before you apply.
International Foundation Year (Business)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Foundation Year (Engineering and Computing)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Year One (Business)
DiplomaDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Pre-Master's Programme (Business)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Classes on the University of Portsmouth campus from the first week.
Guaranteed progression when you hit the required grades.
A seaside city an hour and a half from London.
Most students continue into Portsmouth degrees in business, computing, engineering and science.
University graduates can apply for the UK Graduate visa after finishing their degree.
The naval base and marine firms around the harbour recruit engineering graduates.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Pre-master's only
University buildings, halls and the Ravelin sports centre sit close together in the city centre, so most students walk everywhere. Gunwharf Quays and the Historic Dockyard are a short stroll away.
Rent is well below London prices. Trains to London Waterloo take about an hour and a half.
CAS from University of Portsmouth
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
ICP takes applications year-round. Apply two to three months before your intake so the CAS and visa can be processed in time.
Foundation and year-one programmes start in September and January. Pre-master's programmes also have a May start.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from University of Portsmouth after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
The foundation years in business and in engineering and computing, the business year one and the pre-master's are the most popular. Foundation entry usually needs completed secondary school and IELTS 5.0; pre-master's needs a degree and IELTS 5.5.
ICP has offered merit scholarships that reduce tuition for strong applicants. Check the current awards with admissions before you apply.
