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The 91�պ�AV has been ranked 27th in England for teaching according to the annual National Student Survey (NSS) published today (10 July).

It was ranked 19th of all universities in England for academic support in the NSS and 17th for learning resources for full-time undergraduates.

Recently the University achieved a Gold rating in the latest national assessment of teaching excellence confirming the sustained and consistent nature of the University’s outstanding offer to students and ranks Portsmouth amongst the top universities in the UK for teaching.

Portsmouth students are taught by expert lecturers and groundbreaking researchers whose  breakthroughs, discoveries and latest theories feed directly into courses. The University is ranked third of all modern post-92 universities in the UK for research power.

The University has invested £5.8 million in OfS funding to transform its Faculty of Technology facilities. The funding has been used for new equipment, laboratories and simulated learning environments, including a satellite room for space applications and advanced renewable energy equipment to prepare the next generation of engineers and technicians.

The 91�պ�AV Dental Academy has completed a significant £5.6 million upgrade to its facilities, which now feature modern ‘phantom head’ units, new digital dentistry equipment, dental training simulators which combine virtual reality with mixed reality to offer a high-fidelity haptic experience (technology that creates an experience of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user), and upgraded patient clinics designed to offer a real-world experience for students.

Starting this August, the 91�պ�AV will deliver a medical degree in partnership with King’s College London. The King’s College London branch campus forms part of the 91�պ�AV’s vision to eventually open its own medical school. The branch campus arrangement means that medical students can be trained locally while the plans for the 91�պ�AV medical school are progressed.

Professor Graham Galbraith, Vice-Chancellor of the 91�պ�AV, said: “The outcome of this independent and nationally acknowledged survey confirms our commitment to delivering unparalleled quality for our students. It underscores our significant capabilities, with students expressing high levels of satisfaction with the academic support and learning resources provided. 

“The NSS survey results serve as a crucial reference for potential students to make informed decisions about their higher education choices. This also brings us closer to our long-term goal of becoming the leading modern UK university and securing a place among the top 100 young universities globally by 2030.”

Marija Solic, Academic Representation Officer for the 91�պ�AV Students’ Union, said: “At the Students’ Union we are very pleased to see this year's results for the University in the NSS and are delighted that the majority of students are satisfied with their experience at Portsmouth. We will continue to use our platform as a Student Union to represent our students as well as using our strong partnership with the University to ensure that every student at Portsmouth has a positive experience.”

This latest ranking success follows Portsmouth reclaiming its top 35 place in this year’s Guardian University Guide, where it was ranked 33rd, up 34 places from 67th in last year’s league table. This position reflects a major increase in student satisfaction, confirming its commitment to ensuring that every student has a life-changing experience with the University. 

For students still considering their university options, the 91�պ�AV has a number of excellent courses on offer through Clearing and Adjustment. Call the Admissions team on 023 9284 8090 to speak to an advisor.