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University of Plymouth

country rank  50
world rank  564

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University Overview

Founded in 1992, University of Plymouth is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Plymouth (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), South West England. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Exeter, Truro. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Plymouth is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Plymouth offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 31 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Plymouth also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1992 Origins date back to 1862 as Plymouth School of Navigation
Motto Indagate Fingite Invenite
Explore Dream Discover
Colours Terracotta, dark blue and black

University Location

Address Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA South West England
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (1752) 600 600
Fax +44 (1752) 233 984
Other locations Exeter, Truro

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Plymouth for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Plymouth's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not available
Admission Office Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
(1752) 585 858

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of Plymouth's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 1,000-1,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Plymouth's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Yes

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Privy Council


Year of first Accreditation

1992


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • British Psychological Society
  • Engineering Council
  • General Medical Council
  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Institute of Biomedical Science
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • Merchant Navy Training Board
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institute of British Architects
  • Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Royal Town Planning Institute
  • The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of Plymouth as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Universities UK
  • University Alliance

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Online Courses

Open Education Global

Not reported


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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

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