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University is more than your studies
University is more than a place to learn. Make Portsmouth your home.
You'll find new things to love at university, discover new hobbies and make friendships to last a lifetime. Explore the city you'll call home and find out what's waiting for you in Portsmouth.
Welcome to UOP Sport
Explore all your options for sport, health and fitness during your time at University.
![Ravelin Sport Centre ImagesRock Climbing & Bouldering](https://cdn.statically.io/img/myport.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card_mobile/public/media/images/webimage-2BBB901D-8E46-4880-A16ED7B6C0555E7F.jpg?itok=TXEzmQu6)
Beaches, piers and parks
Portsmouth is a bustling city with the sea on our doorstep and green spaces all around.
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Shopping in Portsmouth
We're home to great independent businesses, so shopping in the city is a real treat.
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Hot Walls - City Guide 2022](https://cdn.statically.io/img/myport.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card_mobile/public/media/images/webimage-B6BF3D27-C8C6-4ED5-A9930EAC7C9EE65C.jpg?itok=v3ATqDWq)
Portsmouth's music scene
Want to get involved in Portsmouth's music scene? Here's all you need to start.
![Rapper Krept, University of Portsmouth graduate, performing](https://cdn.statically.io/img/myport.port.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card_mobile/public/media/images/music_600b_0.jpg?h=93fa4828&itok=36JLoB_W)
Art, culture and nightlife in Portsmouth
There's so much to see and do in Portsmouth – from art galleries and museums, to nightclubs and late-night cafes
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Discover Portsmouth
Make more of your life outside study
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Gold rating in national assessment of teaching excellence
Our TEF Gold rating ranks Portsmouth amongst the top universities in the UK for teaching.