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.
5. University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is 54th in The Times University guide for 2026 - up by eight places following the previous year. The university is 16.6 miles from Portsmouth. | Contributed Photo: Sussex World
6. University of Sussex
The University of Winchester is 45th in The Times University guide for 2026 - down by seven places from the previous year. The university is roughly 50.3 miles from Portsmouth. | Google Photo: x
7. University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is 31st in The Times University guide for 2026 - down by 10 places following the previous year. The university is roughly 41.8 miles from Portsmouth. | Adobe Stock
8. University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is 90th in The Times University guide for 2026 - down by 19 places following the previous year. The university is roughly 40 - 50 miles from Portsmouth. | Submitted Photo: Submitted