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Applying from Switzerland?

Here's all the information you need to study with us

If you're from Switzerland and interested in studying in the UK, the University of Portsmouth is a great place to fulfil your ambitions. And if you're ready to take the next step, we're ready to help you get here.

On this page, you'll find information about where you can meet us in your region, what you need to do to apply for a course with us and contact details for our people in your area.

Entry requirements for students from Switzerland

If you're joining us from Switzerland, the entry requirements you need to meet will depend on the course you want to study.

We consider all applications we receive. However, to make sure you get the most out of your time studying with us and have the best chance of applying successfully, we recommend the following minimum qualifications:

Undergraduate

If you've completed the Maturitätszeugnis / Certificat de Maturité / Attestato di Maturità and have achieved a grade of 4.2, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree.

Postgraduate

If you've completed a Bachelor's degree (Bachelors Degree or Diplom) with a minimum grade of 4 out of 6 or 6 out of 10, we'll consider you for admission onto our Master's programmes.

PhD

We'll consider you for a PhD if you have a good Master's degree and submit a research proposal.

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English Language Requirements

When you join us, it's important that you can speak and understand English to the level that your course requires. The specific English language requirements will be on your chosen course page. In general we are looking for an IELTS of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for most Undergraduate courses and an IELTS of 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 for most Postgraduate Taught courses.

Fees and EU Scholarship

Due to the UK leaving the European Union, changes have been made to the tuition fees that EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will pay to study in the UK. You can find information about the tuition fees you’ll need to pay and the EU Scholarship for students joining us in 2023/24 and beyond on the Tuition fees and scholarships for EU students page.