University of Portsmouth drops nine places in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 has revealed where the University of Portsmouth sits on its latest league table.

With UCAS application entry opening for submissions earlier this month, sixth form students will, no doubt, be trying to work out what university they want to attend next autumn.

And to make the process easier, The Times and The Sunday Times has published its Good University Guide 2027.

The University of Portsmouth has ranked eighth place in the south east and sits at 61 nationally - dropping nine places compared to last year.

The further education setting, which has also made it in the top 40 in The Guardian’s university guide, is joined by the University of Southampton which is the second best in the area and in the top 20 across the UK.

Helen Davies, the editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said: “Intellectual vigour, innovation, inspiration and ambition are alive and well on university campuses across the UK. As I edit this guide, I never fail to be energised by the optimism, scholarship and cutting-edge discoveries that burnish our leading higher education institutions.

“What shines through more than ever this year is an emphasis on preparing students for future careers. Universities have tailored their campuses to suit hands-on learning with mock court rooms, simulations of clinical settings — some even serve the public — and trading floors.

“But, for this next generation of students and the higher education sector at large, this is a challenging time with institutions struggling with their own finances, and the toughest graduate jobs market in more than a decade. There are hard questions to ask: can I afford it? What will I get from a degree? Is it worth it?

“This is where our guide comes in. We are here to help, whether it is about deciding what subject to study, where to go, or how student loans really work.”