Teenagers across the country will have to submit their UCAS application by 6pm on January 14, 2026 if they are hoping to go to university next September, with clearing opening in July.
If you live in the city and are looking to go to university but don’t want to move hundreds of miles away - we’ve got you covered.
1. University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is 52nd in The Times University guide for 2026. | Contrib
2. University of Winchester - 13
The University of Winchester is 106th in The Times University guide for 2026 - down by three places from the previous year. The university is roughly 30.6 miles from Portsmouth. Photo: Google Street View
3. Southampton
The University of Southampton is 17th in The Times University guide for 2026 - up by two places from the previous year. The university is 21.7 miles from Portsmouth. | Google Maps
4. Solent University
Solent University is 76th in The Times University guide for 2026 - up by 22 places from the previous year. The university is 20.8 miles from Portsmouth. | Google