Which university is best for an international student, University of Portsmouth or Birmingham City University?

Yes, the University of Portsmouth actively encourages its students to gain hands-on work experience. The internships at the university are advertised in the Autumn, and students can even partake in Summer internships. Moreover, these work experience opportunities are personalized as per one's major and specializations, making the students more skilled in their respective fields through practical experience. Some of the schemes include the Business and Management mentoring scheme for MBA/BBA students, and the Accounting and Finance Mentoring Scheme for accounting and finance students. 

Portsmouth University is considered on of the top universities of the UK and has housed several notable personalities. Some of the notable alumni of the University of Portsmouth include Ben Fogle (Broadcaster), Grayson Perry (Artist), Timothy Nigel Peake (Retired Astronaut), Simon Armitage (Poet/Novelist), Lauren Steadman (Swimmer), Martin Whitmarsh (Businessman), Saeid Zibakalam (Activist), Ron Davies (Politician), Andrea Byrne (Journalist), Rizwan Khan (Broadcaster), Laycon (Rapper/Singer), and John Akomfrah (Artsit/Screenwriter).

The University of Portsmouth placement rate stands at 85.5% as of 2025, and 98% of graduates are employed or continuing their education, as per official sources. Moreover, as per the HESA graduate outcome survey, in 2023, 68% of the PG students and 58% of UG students were employed full-time. The University of Portsmouth average salary stands at INR 35.9L, and the graduates of Portsmouth can potentially get employed by top recruiters such as Warner Brothers Film Studios, BBC, Royal Navy, and Portsmouth City Council.

Securing an admission to the University of Portsmouth Business School for MBA is a competitive affair, but not impossible. International students must fulfill the admission requirements listed below order to boost their chances of pursuing the University0 of Portsmouth MBA course:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2nd Class Honours;
• Overall University00 score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0); and
• Work experience.

University of Portsmouth is one of the top choices among international students due to the university's world-class programs, an impressive return on investment, vibrant campus life, and more. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained the following stars: