University of Portsmouth London Reviews, Address, Ranking, Jobs & Accommodation (2026)
The University of Portsmouth London is a city campus of the University of Portsmouth, based in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It opened in 2023 and welcomed its first students in 2024. It offers career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with block teaching and smaller classes.
Below is a quick guide to reviews, address, ranking, jobs and accommodation. Always confirm course, fee and admission details on the official University of Portsmouth London website.
University of Portsmouth London Address
The campus is at Juniper House, 221 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London E17 9PP, United Kingdom.
It sits right by Walthamstow Central Station, which has the Victoria Line and the London Overground. The Overground runs to London Liverpool Street. Pay-and-display parking is available at the 17&Central Shopping Centre, around a five-minute walk away.
See the official Find Us page for travel directions.
University of Portsmouth London Reviews
The London campus is new, so most public reviews cover the University of Portsmouth as a whole. Students often praise the support services, helpful staff, libraries and the wide range of societies. Some students say the social side can feel less lively at a city campus, and some criticise particular lecturers or departments.
The University describes the London campus as a close-knit community with a diverse student mix. It also highlights block teaching, hands-on assessments with live projects, and a location about a minute from the Tube.
Because experiences vary by course, read recent student reviews on sites such as Whatuni and check whether they refer to the London campus.
University of Portsmouth Ranking
Rankings are published for the University of Portsmouth as a whole, not for the London campus separately.
- Guardian University Guide 2027: 36th in the UK, keeping the university in the top 40 for a second year. It was 35th in the 2026 guide.
- Complete University Guide 2026: 42nd in the UK.
- Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings 2026: 401-500 band globally.
- QS World University Rankings 2027: 662nd globally.
Read the full tables on the Guardian University Guide 2027 page. Global figures come from third-party ranking sites, so check them against the official ranking body before relying on them.
Jobs at University of Portsmouth London
Students can look for part-time work through the University's MyCareer jobs board. It advertises part-time roles, internships, volunteering and graduate jobs. The London campus also has its own careers and employability support, including CV help and part-time job guides.
Staff and student ambassador vacancies are advertised on the University's careers pages. Graduates can use careers support for up to five years after finishing their course.
You need a National Insurance number to work in the UK. International students on a Student visa have limits on working hours, so check the official UK government student visa rules before taking any job.
Accommodation near University of Portsmouth London
The University's main halls of residence are in Portsmouth, not at the London campus. Most London students rent privately in Walthamstow or nearby areas, or live at home. Private student residences near the campus include options around Blackhorse Lane and Forest Road, and their prices and terms vary.
The University offers advice on private renting, including guarantor support through its partner Housing Hand. Read the University's private renting guide before you sign any contract.
Tip: book early, compare total costs including bills, and check the distance to Walthamstow Central.
Final Words
The University of Portsmouth London gives students a career-focused route into a top-40 UK university, in a well-connected part of East London. For the latest fees, courses and deadlines, visit the official University of Portsmouth London website.