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University of Plymouth

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Devon, United Kingdom
501–600th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

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Join a campus university by the sea! Located at the heart of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is the seventh most affordable city in the UK for students (Superprof, 2022) and has been rated as the best place to live in England (Totaljobs 2022). As a Plymouth student, you’re in the heart of the city amidst bustling nightlife, whilst being a stone's throw from some of Britain’s best beaches and green spaces.

The University of Plymouth has a research-led culture with an award-winning, climate-conscious campus. It is a three-time winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize and has become the second UK university to achieve net zero – three years ahead of target.

The Careers & Employability Service at the University offers free and impartial one-to-one careers guidance. Advisors are professionally qualified and experienced and can offer a range of services. They are committed to supporting graduates, offering support for life. Distinguished by its long-term engagement with businesses in the community, the University also enjoys outstanding links with employers.

The University has recently invested in new state-of-the-art facilities for engineering and design, and health professions to enhance the student experience and support world-class research. It also prides itself on how it balances high-class study alongside a diverse, vibrant and supported social life. It is renowned for its supportive culture, placing student wellbeing at its core.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Plymouth

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
60 F : 40 M (1)
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International student percentage
18% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.6 (1)
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Student total
15540 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Plymouth

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Plymouth

Life Sciences301–400th

  • Biological Sciences

Education301–400th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics251–300th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health501–600th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science301–400th

  • Computer Science

Engineering301–400th

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology301–400th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences301–400th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics

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