Right by the coast with sea views and a lively city feel, Portsmouth is a great place to study. Around 30,000 students call the University of Portsmouth home, so there’s always something going on.
From cafés in Southsea to shopping at Gunwharf Quays or sunset walks along the seafront, Portsmouth gives you the best of both, relaxed coastal living and city energy.
· A lively seafront city
· All-inclusive bills
· On-site gym & cinema
· 24/7 on-site support
· Short walk to Gunwharf Quays
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Find your university home in Portsmouth
Where you live shapes your uni experience. In Portsmouth, it’s easy to find somewhere that suits you, whether you want to be close to campus, near the water, or right by shops and transport links.
Europa House sits on Portsmouth Harbour, just 15 minutes from the University of Portsmouth and a 4-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays. Shops, restaurants and cafés are right on your doorstep. Portsmouth Harbour station is just moments away too, making it easy to travel along the south coast or further afield.
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Living & studying in Portsmouth
Portsmouth mixes city life with laid-back seaside charm. Gunwharf Quays is a popular hangout, with over 30 places to eat and drink and almost 90 shops.
Need green space? Victoria Park and Milton Park are perfect for a break between lectures. There are also five theatres in the city, so there’s always something new to see.
Portsmouth is compact and easy to get around. You can walk or cycle to most places, and regular buses (including routes 2, 7 and 8) connect Fratton, North End and the city centre.
There are three main train stations, Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea, and Portsmouth Harbour, with strong local and regional links.
About 10 minutes from the university and under 15 minutes from Europa House by bus, Southsea is a beautiful seafront area. With coastal walks and historic spots like Southsea Castle, it’s ideal if you love being by the sea.
Packed with cafés, restaurants and shops, this is where Portsmouth feels busiest. Europa House is just a 10-minute walk away.
Quieter than the city centre, Fratton offers a more relaxed pace of living. It’s home to The Bridge Shopping Centre and Fratton Park, Portsmouth FC’s stadium, and sits around 25 minutes from both Europa House and the university.
Perfect for students at Portsmouth
Ranked in The Guardian’s top 50 universities for 2026, the University of Portsmouth offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It’s known for strengths in areas like cyber security, forensics, sport science and astrophysics.
Less than a mile from Europa House, it’s easy to reach on foot, by bike or by bus.
Our Portsmouth accommodation is designed to make student life simple from day one.
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Europa House includes an on-site gym, cinema room, games room and smart laundry facilities, everything you need under one roof.
With on-site teams, 24/7 CCTV and secure electronic door entry, your safety and peace of mind always come first.
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