University of Portsmouth, London

University of Portsmouth, London

London, United Kingdom

"University of Portsmouth branch campus in Walthamstow, east London"

Branch Campus (Public University) Business and Computing 🌐 london.port.ac.uk https://london.port.ac.uk

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Ranking #501 (QS)
PSW VISA 2 years; 18 months from 2027
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About University of Portsmouth, London

University of Portsmouth London is the London branch campus of the University of Portsmouth, a public post-92 university whose main campus is on the south coast. The campus was announced in March 2022, officially launched on 15 September 2023 at Waltham Forest town hall, and taught its first postgraduate students from February 2024, with undergraduates following in September 2024. It is based at Juniper House, 221 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, beside Walthamstow Central station on the Victoria line and London Overground. Facilities and services are delivered with the property and services partner Northchild Group, and teaching also uses nearby Central House. The campus focuses on career-oriented subjects: 12 undergraduate courses in accounting, business, marketing and computer science (including AI and cyber security routes, foundation years and top-ups), and 13 postgraduate courses including the MBA, MSc Computer Science, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Engineering Management and Project Management. Courses start in January, May and September, and students receive University of Portsmouth degrees. The university estimates the campus will add up to GBP 372 million to the borough economy over 20 years. London students are represented by the University of Portsmouth Students' Union (UPSU).

Rankings & Recognition

#501
QS World University Rankings 2026 The London campus is not ranked separately; the University of Portsmouth is ranked joint #635 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, joint #662 in QS 2027, 401-450 in THE 2027 and 36th in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

The London campus is not ranked separately; the University of Portsmouth is ranked joint #635 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, joint #662 in QS 2027, 401-450 in THE 2027 and 36th in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

Accreditations & Memberships

University of Portsmouth Northchild Group (campus partner)

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Portsmouth, London's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

Launched Sept 2023; teaching 2024 Opened
221 Hoe Street, London E17 9PH Address
12 UG Courses
13 PG Courses
January, May, September Start Dates
Walthamstow Central Nearest Station

Popular Programs

Business and Management Computer Science Accounting and Finance Marketing MBA Project Management

Application Details

UG Route UCAS (P80) or direct
PG Route Online application by start date
PG Decision Time Usually up to 10 working days
Deposit (India example) GBP 1,000 initial deposit

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS (UG)
6.0 (no component below 5.5)
IELTS (PG)
6.5 (no component below 5.5)
Pre-sessional English
Available if below requirement

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 95%
I-20 Processing Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work 2 yrs; 18 months from Jan 2027
Green Card Pathway Skilled Worker route

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship GBP 2,500 (VC Global Development)

Career Outcomes

2 years; 18 months from 2027 Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Teaching — University of Portsmouth staff Awarding Body — University of Portsmouth —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

The campus occupies floors of Juniper House at 221 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London E17 9PH, right outside Walthamstow Central station, with further space in nearby Central House. Named spaces include the Guildhall Room computer lab, the Solent Room high-performance computing suite, the Spinnaker and Southsea teaching rooms and the Winter Garden informal study area.

Campus Details

Zone 3
beside Walthamstow Central (Victoria line)

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Student Life & Housing

Housing

Housing: No university halls in London Canvas Alliot House and Student Roost Mannequin House (Walthamstow) Student Pad GoBritanya SpareRoom flat shares London rent GBP 260-440/week (university estimate)

Dining

Dining: Central House student lounge with kitchen 80p coffee at main reception Chaiiwala next to Juniper House YMCA Walthamstow cafe Walthamstow Market nearby

Health & Wellness

Health: Student Disability and Wellbeing Service (remote counselling mental health practitioner) Student Services Team (020 3814 0700) local NHS GP registration via MyPort campus prayer room

Activities & Clubs

Activities: University of Portsmouth Students' Union (UPSU) with digital society membership and London course reps YMCA Walthamstow gym and basketball Walthamstow Library 5 min away

Diversity & Demographics

Start Dates Jan, May, Sep
Study Modes Full-time, top-up, foundation
Campus Opened 2024 (first students)

Cost Deep-Dive

UG Business intl (2027) GBP 17,200 / year
UG Computer Science intl GBP 18,600 / year
MSc Computer Science intl GBP 19,200
MBA intl GBP 19,200
MSc Digital Marketing intl GBP 18,600
London living (40 wks) GBP 17,920-28,120

Intakes & Deadlines

Courses start in January, May and September, and the campus lists January 2027, May 2027, September 2027, January 2028 and May 2028 start dates. Fees quoted for January and May 2027 starts are confirmed; fees for September 2027 onwards were still to be confirmed. January and May 2027 applicants apply directly online, while September 2027 undergraduates can also apply through UCAS.

Scholarships at University of Portsmouth, London

4 scholarships available

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All Levels GBP 2,500 (year 1)

Vice-Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate A-levels BCC-CCC (96-104 UCAS pts), IB 27; IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
Postgraduate Second-class honours degree in any subject; IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)

English Proficiency

IELTS (UG)

6.0 (no component below 5.5)

IELTS (PG)

6.5 (no component below 5.5)

Pre-sessional English

Available if below requirement

Required Documents

Online application for the chosen start date (or UCAS code e.g. G399 for Sept UG) Academic transcripts and certificates Degree certificate (PG, second-class honours) IELTS or other English evidence (6.0 UG / 6.5 PG) Passport copy (needed for VC scholarship check) CV and evidence of experience (MBA, exceptional-entry cases) TB test certificate (listed countries)

Application Process

1
Pick a London course
Choose one of the 12 undergraduate or 13 postgraduate courses taught at Juniper House, Walthamstow.
2
Choose a start date
Select January, May or September; January and May 2027 starts are applied for directly online.
3
Apply
Use the online form for your start date, or UCAS (institution P80) for September undergraduate entry.
4
Offer and scholarship
PG decisions usually take up to 10 working days; the GBP 2,500 VC scholarship is applied automatically for eligible nationalities.
5
Deposit and CAS
Pay the tuition deposit (e.g. GBP 1,000 for Indian applicants) and complete the CAS Shield credibility interview.
6
Visa and move to London
Apply for the Student visa, arrange private housing in Walthamstow and enrol at Juniper House.

Campus & Location

The campus occupies floors of Juniper House at 221 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London E17 9PH, right outside Walthamstow Central station, with further space in nearby Central House. Named spaces include the Guildhall Room computer lab, the Solent Room high-performance computing suite, the Spinnaker and Southsea teaching rooms and the Winter Garden informal study area.

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Master's 4
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Study language: English
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University of Portsmouth, London
📍 London
Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1 year
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Master's courses, Full-time
Study language: English
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