The University of Portsmouth is a public university in the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. It is one of only four universities in the South-East to be rated Gold in the Government Teaching Excellence Framework.

Portsmouth has educated a wide range of people, including Tim Peake, Grayson Perry, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Sir John Armitt, Baroness Diana Maddock, and John Flint. Its alumni can be found worldwide, holding senior and executive positions in banking, politics, and civil engineering. Staff at the University include Alessandro Melis, curator of the Italian Pavilion at the XVII Venice Biennale, and astrophysicist and Eddington Medal winner Prof Claudia Maraston.

The University is a member of the University Alliance and The Channel Islands Universities Consortium. The University offers a range of disciplines, including Pharmacy, International Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Paleontology, Criminology, and Criminal Justice. In the 2022 edition of the Good University Guide – compiled by The Times and Sunday Times – the university was ranked at 88 out of 132.

At ICP we recognise the importance of safe and comfortable student accommodation. Our student residences give students the security of knowing they are choosing a safe, clean and secure accommodation that suits the needs of the modern student.

Grosvenor Halls of Residence:

With fantastic reviews from current ICP students, we are proud to offer students their own Halls of Residence facing the seafront in Southsea, just 10-15 minutes' walk from ICP. Grosvenor Residence offers a selection of modern rooms, including a studio penthouse, overlooking Southsea Common offering some of the best views in Portsmouth.

Sandringham Halls of Residence:

Sandringham Residence is a great budget alternative to Grosvenor Residence for our September students. Sandringham Residence is located in-between both the Grosvenor and Osborne Residences and is part of the ICP Halls community. The building features both a launderette and internal bicycle storage and is situated by the seafront in Southsea, just 10-15 minutes' walk from ICP.

Portsmouth is a New Hampshire port city on the Piscataqua River. Notable 17th- and 18th-century houses include several within Strawbery Banke Museum, where costumed staff demonstrate traditional crafts. Nearby, the 1855 North Church presides over downtown’s Market Square. Prescott Park has riverside gardens and boat docks. Northwest, former research submarine USS Albacore is in a park, alongside a visitor center. 

Grosvenor Halls of Residence:

Single and double rooms-£145 per week

Single room-£153 per week

Double room-£153 per week

Penthouse apartment(2 people sharing)-£117.50 per week

Sandringham Halls of Residence:

Double room, shared shower room with the room next door-£123.00 per room

Single en-suite room-£131.00 per room

Double en-suite room-£139.00 per room

Prices stated include:

all utility bills

high speed wireless internet access throughout the building

fortnightly clean

on-site Building Manager

on-site laundry facilities

secure internal bicycle storage

in room safe for valuables

all rooms en-suite or private (separate lockable bathroom facilities)