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City of Portsmouth College

Portsmouth, United Kingdom • Founded 1963

Updated Sep 2026

Overview

English Name: City of Portsmouth College
Founded: 1963
Institution Type: College
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Highbury College, a college founded in 1963, is based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The institution operates as a higher-education provider and contributes to higher-education provision in the United Kingdom.

Location & Contact

Below are City of Portsmouth College's address, location data, and primary contact channels. These are the basics you'll want before scheduling a campus visit or sending a formal admissions enquiry.

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Phone: 02392383131
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Programs Offered

Every programme City of Portsmouth College offers, searchable by name and grouped by level. Pathway programmes leading from foundation to bachelor entry are sometimes listed separately from full degree programmes.

1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Below: country-wide funding options for students in the United Kingdom. First-generation student awards exist in some systems and target students whose parents did not attend university.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to City of Portsmouth College

Application guidance for City of Portsmouth College, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    City of Portsmouth College's catalogue includes 1 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

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    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for City of Portsmouth College's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    For undergraduate study, apply centrally through UCAS (ucas.com), listing City of Portsmouth College as one of your choices. For postgraduate study, apply directly through City of Portsmouth College's own admissions portal at www.highbury.ac.uk.

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    Contact admissions and follow up

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 02392383131. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about City of Portsmouth College

The questions below summarise City of Portsmouth College's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.

How old is City of Portsmouth College?

The institution opened in 1963 (approximately 63 years ago).

What city is City of Portsmouth College in?

City of Portsmouth College operates from Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

What is City of Portsmouth College's official website?

The institution's website is www.highbury.ac.uk.

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