The University of Portsmouth (UP), (http://www.port.ac.uk/), with a student body of around 1100, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the south of England. Its main campus is in downtown Portsmouth, within close reach of the main comercial center. Portsmouth, located on the island of Portsea, is a seaport and major base for the Royal Navy. It is rich with history and historical sites -- a medieval castle and battlements, a Roman fort, and ancient ships like the Mary Rose and the HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar. It also boasts a lively nightlife with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, two theaters, a concert hall, art galleries, and museums. The city is only just over 90 minutes from London by train, and has good connections to Oxford, Brighton, Bath and the Isle of Wight. Portsmouth is also a continental ferry port with several boats per day sailing to the French ports of Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre and St. Malo.

Eligibility: Any URI biology major with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is eligible to apply. Applications are available from a Study Abroad advisor in Taft Hall. A personal statement and two letters of reference are required.

Programs: Students study Biological Sciences for the Spring Semester or for the Academic year.

Room and Board: Students are housed in single rooms in residence halls which are a few minutes walk from the main campus. They also have the option to purchase meals from UP.

Costs: Students pay regular URI tuition. However, they pay room and board directly to UP. Students must pay for their own airfare and other personal expenses.

Dates: (subject to change):
-Academic Year: October - June (application deadline is March 1)
-Spring Semester: February - June (application deadline is Oct. 15)

Additional Information: Interested students are encouraged to contact the URI UP Program Advisor, Prof. Stanley Cobb Biological Sciences Center room A-113, Tel- 874-2683

For more information about this site, contact biosci@etal.uri.edu