University of Portsmouth: Courses, Fees and Cost of Living 2027

The University of Portsmouth charges international tuition based on the course and fee year. For 2026/27, postgraduate and undergraduate fees in the selected programmes range from GBP 17,900–19,200 (INR 23.30–24.99 lakh) per year. The popular MSc Data Analytics is priced at GBP 19,200 (INR 24.99 lakh) for 2026/27.

• PG tuition: GBP 17,900–19,200 (INR 23.30–24.99 lakh)
• UG tuition: GBP 17,900–19,200 (INR 23.30–24.99 lakh) per year
• MSc Data Analytics: GBP 19,200 (INR 24.99 lakh)
• Living costs: GBP 1,023 (INR 1.33 lakh) per month, excluding tuition
• MSc Data Analytics January 2027 total: GBP 32,810 (INR 42.71 lakh), including tuition, living costs and applicable visa charges

Portsmouth estimates GBP 1,023 (INR 1.33 lakh) per month for living expenses, covering accommodation, food, travel and other everyday costs. The MSc Data Analytics January 2027 route is estimated at GBP 31,476 (INR 40.97 lakh) for tuition and 12 months of living costs, rising to GBP 32,810 (INR 42.71 lakh) after adding the applicable visa and health charges. After the eligible Vice Chancellor’s award, the comparable total is GBP 30,310 (INR 39.45 lakh).

Note: Exchange rate used: 1 GBP (pound sterling) = INR 130.16, as of 26 August 2026.

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University of Portsmouth Tuition Fees by Programme

Portsmouth’s international tuition fees are course-specific, with 2026/27 fees ranging from GBP 17,900–19,200 (INR 23.30–24.99 lakh). Some January postgraduate programmes run for more than one year, so the intake can affect the study duration even when the published tuition fee remains specific to the course.

University of Portsmouth PG Fees: January 2027 and September 2027

Five postgraduate programmes are compared by tuition fee, course duration and January intake availability to help with budget planning. The MBA Global provides an additional one-year business option. Portsmouth publishes a full-time international tuition fee rather than a separate January rate, so the indicative tuition uses the published one-year fee where applicable, while longer January routes retain the stated fee without multiplying it unless Portsmouth provides an official fee calculation.

• Five selected PG routes use the £19,200 (INR 24.99 Lakhs) fee band.
• MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security is the lowest selected route at £17,900 (INR 23.30 Lakhs).
• January durations range from 14 to 18 months across the named courses.
• MBA Global costs £18,800 (INR 24.47 Lakhs) for its published one-year route.

University of Portsmouth Undergraduate Fees: September 2027

Five undergraduate programmes follow three-year full-time routes, with 2026/27 tuition fees of GBP 17,900–19,200 (INR 23.30–24.99 lakh) per year. The programmes award BSc, BEng or BA degrees, while Portsmouth has listed 2027/28 undergraduate fees as to be confirmed. Indicative three-year tuition totals are therefore calculated using the current 2026/27 annual rates, assuming fees r

• BSc Computing and BEng Civil Engineering use the £19,200 (INR 24.99 Lakhs) annual band.
• BA International Business uses £17,900 (INR 23.30 Lakhs). The same fee applies to BSc Business and Supply Chain Management and BA Business and Management.
• The full-course figures exclude living costs, visa charges, the Immigration Health Surcharge, travel, and deposits.
• September 2027 undergraduate applicants should use the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) equal-consideration date of 13 January 2027.

Cost of Living in Portsmouth for Indian Students

Portsmouth estimates GBP 1,023 (INR 1.33 lakh) per month for living expenses, excluding tuition fees. This benchmark covers accommodation, food, clothing, course materials, travel and leisure.

University Halls Near Portsmouth Campus

The lowest listed 2026/27 hall rate is GBP 115 (INR 14,968) per week among the selected university residences. These rates cover accommodation only, while food, travel, course materials, clothing and leisure are included separately in the estimated GBP 1,023 (INR 1.33 lakh) monthly living-cost benchmark.

• Portsmouth lists all selected halls near the city-centre campus.
• Trust Hall has the lowest selected session commitment, but its self-catered format leaves food outside rent.
• Catherine House has a listed commitment of £7,080 (INR 9.22 Lakhs) to £7,480 (INR 9.74 Lakhs).
• Private accommodation may require one month’s advance payment, but Portsmouth publishes no comparable private-rent range.
• Hall availability and room allocation should be treated separately from the university’s living-cost benchmark.

Total Cost of Studying at the University of Portsmouth

The first-year budget for MSc Data Analytics for January 2027 is GBP 32,810 (INR 42.71 lakh), based on 12 months of Portsmouth living costs and the applicable visa charges. This includes the GBP 558 (INR 72,629) Student Visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), with the full IHS for the typical 17-month visa permission calculated at GBP 1,164 (INR 1.52 lakh) and paid upfront. Portsmouth publishes a single living-cost benchmark, so no artificial low-to-high range is used.

• The tuition figure covers the published MSc Data Analytics fee, not a full programme living budget.
• The living figure covers twelve months and excludes tuition, visa charges, and the IHS.
• The £1,000 (INR 1.30 Lakhs) deposit reduces tuition, so it is not an extra cost in this total.
• The £1,334 (INR 1.74 Lakhs) mandatory-fee column shows one year for comparison. The full IHS is paid upfront.
• Airfare, private-housing deposits, loan interest, and personal setup costs remain excluded.

The three-year BSc Computing tuition-only comparison is £57,600 (INR 74.97 Lakhs). That equals about INR 0.75 Crore. This excludes living costs, visa charges, the IHS, travel, and deposits. A 40 Lakh loan has an equated monthly instalment (EMI) of INR 54,000 at 10.5% over ten years.

University of Portsmouth Scholarships for Indian Students

The Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship currently provides a tuition reduction of INR 3.25 lakh for eligible Indian applicants. Portsmouth also offers other fee reductions for self-funded international students, but these scholarships cannot be combined, so the higher award is not automatically available to every applicant.

• J. N. Tata Endowment’s 2026 application window closed from 5 January to 29 March 2026.
• K. C. Mahindra’s 2026 deadline closed on 30 April 2026 at 6 pm.
• Narotam Sekhsaria’s 2026 deadline closed on 23 March 2026 at 5 pm.
• Inlaks’ main scholarship window closed on 31 March 2026, and the next relevant deadline remains pending.

University of Portsmouth Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

Portsmouth’s standard international tuition deposit is GBP 1,000 (INR 1.30 lakh), and this amount is deducted from the student’s overall tuition balance.

Portsmouth Tuition Deposit: January 2027

The tuition deposit is generally non-refundable, except where Portsmouth’s visa-refusal refund policy applies. Students should pay it after receiving the offer and complete the required steps before the advisory November 27, 2026 visa-ready target. Portsmouth issues the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) after academic and financial conditions are met, the deposit has cleared, and the CAS issuance window opens.

Methods of Payment

• Bank transfer or telegraphic transfer can send the exact tuition amount with the correct student reference.
• Flywire is Portsmouth’s named international payment provider for tuition transfers.
• Flywire or forex cards may save 2% to 3% versus a raw wire on £19,200 (INR 24.99 Lakhs). That equals INR 50,000 to INR 75,000.
• Forex-card payments can reduce conversion friction, but the card limit and university acceptance should be confirmed first.
• Education-loan disbursement should reach Portsmouth before the stated instalment date, with the receipt retained.

Steps to Pay the Tuition Fee for International Students

1. Accept the Portsmouth offer after checking the course, intake, and payment instructions.
2. Pay the £1,000 (INR 1.30 Lakhs) deposit through an accepted method.
3. Receive the CAS after Portsmouth confirms cleared funds and completed conditions.
4. Pay the balance under the selected instalment schedule.
5. Keep every payment receipt for the Student Visa file and bank records.

January 2027 Instalment Milestones

Portsmouth gives January students three payment structures, with the deposit credited against tuition.

• Two-part schedule: £9,600 (INR 12.50 Lakhs) at registration. The second £9,600 (INR 12.50 Lakhs) is due in June 2027.
• Three-part schedule: £3,200 (INR 4.17 Lakhs) is due on 4 April, 4 June, and 4 August. All three dates are in 2027.
• Six-part balance schedule: £1,600 (INR 2.08 Lakhs) is due on the fourth day. These payments run from March through August 2027.

Hidden Costs of Studying at the University of Portsmouth

January 2027 applicants should reserve visa and health charges before the deposit, because the full IHS is paid upfront.

• The Student Visa application fee is £558 (INR 72,629) for an application from outside the United Kingdom.
• The student Immigration Health Surcharge is £776 (INR 1.01 Lakhs) per year. The calculated upfront amount is £1,164 (INR 1.52 Lakhs) for typical 17-month permission.
• Portsmouth advises bringing £350 (INR 45,556) for orientation and the first week.
• Private accommodation may request one month’s advance payment, but Portsmouth does not publish its amount.
• English-language retakes, document courier charges, and bank conversion fees remain variable personal costs.
• Airfare and winter clothing are excluded because no current Portsmouth figure establishes their amount.

Note: Cash Needed Before Arrival

GBP 2,722 (INR 3.54 lakh) covers the tuition deposit, Student Visa fee and calculated IHS before accommodation. Trust Hall costs GBP 4,600 (INR 5.99 lakh), or GBP 7,322 (INR 9.53 lakh) if requested before arrival. Budget INR 3.54–9.53 lakh for initial costs, excluding airfare and private-housing expenses.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

The most urgent January 2027 saving is the £2,500 (INR 3.25 Lakhs) Vice Chancellor’s award. It reduces first-year tuition directly.

• Compare Trust Hall’s £4,600 (INR 5.99 Lakhs) commitment with higher-listed halls. Check the room type first.
• Degree-level students may work up to 20 hours weekly during term under current Student Visa rules. Treat earnings as support, not guaranteed tuition funding.
• Section 80E of India’s Income Tax Act may allow education-loan interest relief. Current tax rules and individual eligibility apply.
• The fee gap is £1,300 (INR 1.69 Lakhs). It separates the £17,900 (INR 23.30 Lakhs) and £19,200 (INR 24.99 Lakhs) bands.
• Applications submitted on or after 1 January 2027 receive the current Graduate Route period. Bachelor’s and master’s graduates receive 18 months.
• PhD graduates receive three years under the current Graduate Route rules.