University of Plymouth

About our University

The University of Plymouth is a dynamic, ambitious and award-winning institution with a research-led culture that encourages innovative and creative ideas with the confidence to turn these into reality.

We are a modern university yet with an educational history dating as far back as 1862. The University of Plymouth is currently rated one of the ‘Top 2 Modern UK Universities’ (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018), Top 5 International University in the UK (WhatUni? Awards 2018).

The University of Plymouth's teaching and research activities are divided into Faculties and Schools, each of which has its own specialist staff and facilities.

Subject areas include

Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Biological and Marine Sciences

Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Psychology

Health Professions

Biomedical Sciences

Law, Criminology and Government

Humanities and Performing Arts

Business

Education

Art, Design and Architecture

Our student body represents over 100 nations and we boast numerous and varied academic partnerships and research links globally, meaning a degree studied with the University of Plymouth is a truly international one.

Plymouth - ‘Britain’s Ocean City’

Plymouth is located on the coast in the beautiful South West of England – an ideal location for both learning and leisure, with plenty of quiet study spaces and recreational opportunities. Plymouth enjoys a combination of modern city living and rural charm, located 3 hours by train from central London, and with international airports nearby and ferry links to France and Spain. The University of Plymouth is set in the heart of the city with shops, facilities and attractions nearby. The city and campus location allow for students to enjoy one of the most convenient student lifestyles available in the UK, whilst also at relatively low cost.

Take a virtual tour of the University campus and Britain's Ocean City!