The city consists of ten University of Portsmouth halls of residence all of which welcome thousands of students in each year – but starting university, wherever you study will set you back financially.

9. Rees Hall, Portsmouth
Rees Hall has standard rooms to choose from which cost £200 per week making the annual cost £8,000. Photo: Google

10. Burrell House, Portsmouth
Burrell House has three options for students to choose from - a standard room, a large room and an extra large room. A standard room costs £155 per week, making it £6,200 per year. The large room costs £168 each week and £6,720 in total for the year. An extra large room costs £174 per week, making it £6,960. Photo: Google

11. Chaucer House, Portsmouth
Chaucer House offers students a standard room costing £183 per week, totalling £8,052 for the year. Photo: Google