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University of Portsmouth

port.ac.ukUniversities, United Kingdom

Measured 26 Oct 2026, published 26 Oct 2026.

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Visibility this week

2.6%No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 13 of 491 eligible answers.

26th of 30new

First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.

Named in 13 eligible answers this week

Change over time

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University of PortsmouthCategory average

0%1.5%3%4.5%6%26 Oct 2026

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Measured	University of Portsmouth	Category average	Rank
26 Oct 2026	2.6%	5.0%	26th

What the results show

The scan of 26 Oct 2026, read plainly. Every figure here appears elsewhere on this page; nothing is estimated.

University of Portsmouth was named in 13 of 491 eligible AI answers to 179 universities questions in the scan of 26 Oct 2026: a visibility of 2.6%. It ranks 26th of 30 companies measured. This is its first published reading, so there is no change to show yet. The category average is 5.0%, so University of Portsmouth sits 2.4 pp below it.

By engine, University of Portsmouth is strongest on ChatGPT (3.9%, named in 7 of 179 answers) and weakest on Google AI Mode (1.1%). It is above the category average on 0 of 3 engines.

It appears in answers to 11 of 179 questions. Where it is absent, other measured companies are named instead, most often University of Manchester.

By engine

Each engine was asked the same questions. The company against the category average on each engine, on one scale.

ChatGPT
Named in 7 of 179 answers · most visible: University of Bristol, 15.6%
University of Portsmouth: 3.9%
Category average: 6.5%

The questions

Which of the 179 questions the engines named University of Portsmouth for, and which they answered with other companies instead.

Where University of Portsmouth is named

Named in answers to 11 of 179 questions this week. Most often:

I work full-time and want to pursue a doctorate part-time. Which UK universities offer flexible research study patterns?
Study modes and flexibilityNamed in 2 of 3 answers · 2 of 3 engines
Which UK universities offer exchange, joint-degree or dual-award options for international applicants, and what should I compare when shortlisting these programmes?
International studyNamed in 2 of 3 answers · 2 of 3 engines

Recorded answers

A sample of the answers collected in this scan, with the engine, the capture time, who was named and what was cited.

Showing 10 of 10 recorded answers in this sample · 13 answers named University of Portsmouth this week in total.

ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities offer promising HR or finance career paths alongside fair working arrangements?”
… salary progression, generous annual leave for professional-services colleagues, pension benefits, flexible-working policies and training opportunities. www.port.ac.uk ## Which universities are strongest for each priority? Your priority Best places to investigate first Why -------- -------- -------- Finance career progression in …
University of Portsmouth namedUniversity employment
Also named: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of Manchester, University of Bristol, University of Bath, The Open University
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities offer exchange, joint-degree or dual-award options for international applicants, and what should I compare when shortlisting these programmes?”
… differ significantly from traditional single-subject degrees and allow you to study across multiple institutions and continents.[[1]](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/dual-degrees)[[2]](https://gradright.com/dual-degree-courses-in-the-uk-top-universities-benefits-admission/) --- ### 1. Types of Global Programmes Available Before shortlisting, it is important to distinguish between the three primary structures: - Dual-Award / Double Degrees: You study at two separate universities (the UK institution and a global partner) and graduate with two distinct certificates (one from each …
University of Portsmouth namedInternational study
Also named: University of Warwick, Queen Mary University of London, University of Sussex, University of Glasgow
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities offer exchange, joint-degree or dual-award options for international applicants, and what should I compare when shortlisting these programmes?”
… awards, alongside global joint PhD and master's avenues.[[1]](https://edinburgh-global.ed.ac.uk/global-partnerships/transnational-education) - University of Portsmouth : Provides structured undergraduate dual degrees where students split time between Portsmouth and an international partner (e.g., Edith Cowan University or Brock University) to graduate with two separate certificates.[[1]](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/dual-degrees) - University of St Andrews : Maintains robust collaborative provisions, offering integrated joint degrees (single joint award) and double/dual degree …
University of Portsmouth namedInternational study
Also named: University of Edinburgh
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“I work full-time and want to pursue a doctorate part-time. Which UK universities offer flexible research study patterns?”
… Official research study modes --- 5\. University of Portsmouth Its research-student guidance describes distance-learning PhDs where supervision, training, progress reviews and examinations can be handled online. The published guidance says distance-learning students are not expected to visit campus during registration, although arrangements and research requirements should be confirmed with the university. [guidelines.docstore.port.ac.uk](https://guidelines.docstore.port.ac.uk/A1059848.pdf Worth …
University of Portsmouth namedStudy modes and flexibility
Also named: The Open University, University of Reading, University of Leeds, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“What is the application deadline for the next intake, and will applications submitted after it be considered?”
… ranging weeks or months prior). Many postgraduate programs use rolling admissions or first-come, first-served reviews after soft deadlines.[[1]](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/how-to-apply/application-deadlines)[[2]](https://www.salford.ac.uk/international/application-deadlines)[[3]](https://www.uel.ac.uk/international/international-admission-deadlines)[[4]](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1688114615260114/posts/2190109161727321/) You can review official timeline changes directly on the [UCAS Dates and Deadlines …
University of Portsmouth namedAdmissions and access
Also named: University College London
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities are worth considering for international students seeking flexible study options, and what practical details should I compare?”
… allows you to study locally and sit exams at global centres or local campuses.[[1]](https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/international-students/distance-learning) - University of Portsmouth [1.1.2/1.2.1] — Offers robust online distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate courses with submission-based assessments and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to count past experience toward credits.[[1]](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/studying-online-by-distance-learning) - The Open University — While technically a specialist in distance learning rather than a traditional campus university, it is …
University of Portsmouth namedInternational study
Also named: London School of Economics and Political Science, The Open University, University of Cambridge
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“I care for a family member and cannot travel to campus regularly. Which UK universities offer distance-learning degrees with flexible study schedules?”
… support. Explore online degrees www.gcu.ac.uk [www.port.ac.uk](https://www.port.ac.uk/study/studying-online-by-distance-learning University of Leicester A distance-learning BSc in Human Resource Management with recorded lectures and limited live sessions. …
University of Portsmouth namedStudy modes and flexibility
Also named: The Open University, University of York, University of Edinburgh
ChatGPTCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Which UK universities are worth considering for international students seeking flexible study options, and what practical details should I compare?”
For international students looking at UK universities, I’d focus on institutions that offer flexible modes of study, clear international-student support, transparent total costs, and qualifications that fit your career goals\. Flexibility can mean different things: studying online from your home country, attending part-time while working, choosing evening or weekend classes, taking a blended course, or starting in different months of the year. Not every university offers all of these, and flexibility can differ substantially between courses at the same institution. ## UK universities …
University of Portsmouth not namedInternational study
Also named: The Open University, Queen Mary University of London, University of York
Google AI OverviewsCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Can you suggest UK universities to compare for senior management roles, focusing on fair contracts and ongoing professional development?”
When evaluating UK universities for senior management and professional services leadership roles, finding institutions that prioritize fair contracts, low casualization, robust employee experience, and structured professional development is essential.[[1]](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/internal/news/2025/march/top-unis-employee-experience/)[[2]](https://advance-he.org/knowledge-hub/managers-and-academics-centralising-sector-new-staffing-patterns-uk-higher-education/)The higher education sector frequently faces challenges regarding workload and institutional trust. However, specific …
University of Portsmouth not namedUniversity employment
Also named: Loughborough University, University of Oxford, University of Warwick, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham
Google AI ModeCaptured 26 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC
“Please suggest UK universities or research institutes for a lab-based PhD where I can assess research facilities, group culture and supervision quality.”
When looking for a lab-based PhD in the UK where you can tangibly evaluate facilities, group culture, and supervision quality, your best targets are major research-intensive universities (often part of the Russell Group) and dedicated independent research institutes . These institutions typically have structured Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs), transparent feedback mechanisms, and high concentrations of well-funded labs. Here is a breakdown of top-tier UK institutions renowned for world-class lab infrastructure, alongside practical strategies to evaluate their culture and supervision …
University of Portsmouth not namedResearch degrees and academic research
Also named: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, University of Manchester

Passages are the part of each answer around the mention, or the opening where the company is absent. Times are when the answer was collected.

Sources and citations

Where the answers that named the company pointed. A citation is a link the engine showed; it is not an endorsement.

12 of the 13 answers naming University of Portsmouth linked to its own website (92%). A citation is a link in the answer; it is recorded where the engine showed one.

port.ac.ukown site10
bristol.ac.uk3
kcl.ac.uk

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Measured against the same questions

The most visible companies in the industry and the companies either side of this one, this week.

Against the 29 other companies measured, University of Portsmouth ranks 26th. University of Manchester is the most visible at 11.0%, 8.4 pp ahead. Cardiff University (2.9%) sits just above it and University of Sussex (2.0%) just below.

Competitors measured against the same questions, with University of Portsmouth in position
#	Company	Visibility	Change
1	University of Manchester	11.0%, 54 of 491 eligible answers	No change shown: First published reading, so there is nothing to compare against yet.
2	University of Bristol

Vantage | University of Portsmouth in universities, 26th of 30, UK | Tilio