The extras

From the moment you decided to come to Portsmouth, a lifetime of benefits opened up to you. Take a look at what's available to you as a Portsmouth alumnus.

Discounted postgraduate study

We already know you, and believe in you. So we'd love to help you get where you want to be.

As a Portsmouth graduate, you could receive 20% off tuition fees for a Master's or PhD (terms and conditions apply).

You can choose from more than 200 Master's, research, doctorate, teacher training, and other postgraduate-level courses. Most courses qualify for Government loan funding via Gov.UK.

And, if you're a new graduate who left us in 2024, you can get priority when applying for a Master's with our fast track application.

Take advantage of 20% off selected postgraduate courses.

Fast track your Master's application

As a 2023 or 2024 graduate, you're guaranteed a conditional offer for most MA/MSc degrees, on the achievement of a good honours degree.

You can use the quick and easy Fast Track route to apply for a Master’s course. This means there’s no new application forms to complete and we won't ask you write a personal statement or submit any qualifications.

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I decided to stay at Portsmouth for my postgraduate studies because the department was so supportive and well suited to my research interests. My supervisor is a specialist in an area central to my research and, since I was an undergraduate student, has encouraged me to further my studies and research.

Hannah Coombs, PhD Literary Studies

Careers support

Your alumni community is a resource for your entire life and includes access to people who could open doors for you or be your mentors at any stage of your career.

But if you graduated in the last 5 years, you're entitled to additional support from the Careers and Employability Service.

Starting your career is an exciting time. It's a time to learn about yourself, and to find out what you're good at and what you want to do. It's a time for trying out new things, building your skills and proving yourself. As a recent graduate, we want to help you have the best possible start.

You can continue to use the careers resources on MyPort.

We also run a Career Cafe every September where you'll meet experienced alumni who will share their insights, knowledge and guidance to help you move forward on your career journey. Make sure your details are up to date so we can invite you to the cafe.

You're always part of an active network of professional alumni.

Start up and business support

You can access support to get your business idea off the ground, or take your existing start-up to the next level. If you're ready to create the next big thing, we're here to help.

Expert advice, workshops, co-working spaces and networking opportunities are available to you if you graduated in the last five years, at no cost, with no loss of ownership.

Find out more about start-up support or discover the other ways we can help your business here.

Get discounts on work spaces

If you have graduated from the University in the past five years, we can offer you discounted work space at Innovation Connect to help get your business growing. Find out more information at the Innovation Connect website.

A global community

You're part of a community of over 200,000 alumni. By staying active, you can connect with graduates around the world and with people who share your interests and could make a difference to your career or even your life.

Alumni newsletter

You're automatically subscribed to a quarterly newsletter, bringing you inspirational stories, University news, and ways to get involved and connect.

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Extra benefits

Events

As a graduate, you'll always be welcome at University events, including talks, presentations, reunions and anniversary celebrations – on campus and online. You can also attend exclusive alumni events around the world, or set up your own reunions with help from our Alumni Team.

Alumni Weekend attendees sitting at bench outside the student union

Find your next event

Library membership

You'll continue to receive free access to the University Library through our external membership scheme. You can take out two books at a time and access some of the Library's eresources. You'll need to renew your membership every year.

A student reading a book in the University of Portsmouth Library

Become a library member

Sport and Recreation membership

With our Associate Membership scheme, alumni get preferred rates at Ravelin Sports Centre – so you can work out at one of the UK's most sustainable sport centres. From £32 per month, you can enjoy full access to our gym, swimming pool (including steam and sauna), fitness classes and other activities.