Bachelor's
Up to GBP 6,000
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
"TEF triple Gold civic university with Europe-scale marine science"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#613 (QS)
PSW VISA
2 years; 18 months from 2027
About University of Plymouth
The University of Plymouth is a public university in Plymouth, Devon, in south-west England. It began as the Plymouth School of Navigation in 1862, later became Plymouth Polytechnic and gained university status in 1992. Its main campus is at Drake Circus in the city centre, close to the waterfront and Plymouth Hoe. Teaching is organised in three faculties: Arts, Humanities and Business; Health; and Science and Engineering. It includes the Peninsula Medical School and Peninsula Dental School, which grew from a partnership with the University of Exeter begun in 2000. The university has more than 19,000 students and 2,500 staff, including about 2,000 international students from over 100 countries, plus around 7,500 students on Plymouth degrees at partner institutions. In REF 2021 over three-quarters of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. It is known for marine science and engineering, and Professor Richard Thompson of Plymouth coined the term microplastics. It holds TEF Gold in all three categories (2023), three Queen's Anniversary Prizes, and was named Community University of the Year 2027 by the Daily Mail University Guide.
Rankings & Recognition
#613
Ranked joint #613 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, joint #691 in QS 2027 and 551-600 in THE World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Association of Commonwealth Universities
European University Association
Universities UK
Defence Universities Alliance
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Plymouth's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
13.8#
Employer Reputation
14.2#
Faculty / Student
15.4#
Citations / Faculty
36.7#
Intl. Faculty
61.3#
Intl. Students
61.4#
Intl. Research Network
82.1#
Employment Outcomes
13.8#
Sustainability
58.6#
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Key Facts
1862 (university 1992)
Founded
19,000+
Students
2,000+ from 100+ countries
International
2,500+
Staff
Gold in all three categories
TEF 2023
181,000
Alumni
Popular Programs
Marine Biology
Marine Conservation
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Medicine (Peninsula Medical School)
Application Details
UG Route
UCAS (code P60) or agent
PG Route
Apply now on course page
Tuition Deposit
GBP 3,500
CAS Request
Applicant Portal after deposit
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS (UG standard)
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6.0 (5.5 in each) |
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IELTS (PG standard)
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6.5 (5.5 in each) |
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IELTS (health, medicine, dentistry)
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Higher - see course page |
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PTE Academic
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Accepted (UKVI centre) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (CAS) + IHS
Post-Study Work
2 yrs; 18 months from Jan 2027
Green Card Pathway
Skilled Worker route
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
GBP 4,000 (first year)
Career Outcomes
14%
Placement Ratio
2 years; 18 months from 2027
Post-Study Work
20
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Staff — 2,500+
Academic Staff with PhDs — 58%
National Teaching Fellows — 28 since 2000
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Notable Alumni
Monty Halls
Darren Jones
Judith Wilcox, Baroness Wilcox
Campus & Location
The main campus is at Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, in the city centre near the Hoe and the waterfront, with the Roland Levinsky Building, the library and the Wellbeing Centre on Endsleigh Place. Peninsula Medical School is linked to Derriford Hospital, and students live in on-campus halls or the nearby Student Village.
Campus Details
City-centre
campus
halls
on campus and in Student Village
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: Francis Drake and Mary Newman Halls on campus GBP 209.50-233/week
Radnor and Pilgrim (Student Village) GBP 209.50-230
Robbins GBP 141-188
Gilwell GBP 141
bills included
prepaid catered option
Dining
Dining: Drake's Kitchen
Reservoir Cafe
RLB Cafe
Library Cafe
Babbage Bytes
Loafers Deli
Container Cafe
Portland's Pizzeria
34-week prepaid catered plan
Health & Wellness
Health: University Medical Centre (Peverell Park Surgery) on the 1st floor of the Wellbeing Centre
Student Wellbeing Services
SU Advice in The Hive
Activities & Clubs
Activities: University of Plymouth Students' Union (UPSU)
about 165 societies and sports clubs
Summer Ball
Rag Week
Varsity
sailing society
Diversity & Demographics
Students
19,000+
International Students
2,000+
Countries
100+
International Share (HESA)
9%
Cost Deep-Dive
UG tuition 2026/27 (intl)
GBP 19,200 / year
UG tuition 2027/28 (intl)
GBP 19,800 / year
PGT 2026/27 (e.g. MSc)
GBP 21,000
PGT 2027/28 (e.g. MSc)
GBP 21,650
Tuition Deposit
GBP 3,500
Halls 2026/27
GBP 141-233 / week
Intakes & Deadlines
Undergraduate degrees start in September and are applied for through UCAS or an approved agent. Most taught master's courses start in September, and some offer January starts. International undergraduate fees are GBP 19,200 for 2026/27 and GBP 19,800 for 2027/28 on courses such as computer science, marine biology and mechanical engineering. The university warns that a proposed government levy of about 6% on international fees could raise fees.
Scholarships at University of Plymouth
3 scholarships available
Master's
GBP 4,000 (year 1)
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
All Levels
GBP 4,000
UPIC Progression Award (UPIC students)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
104-120 UCAS points (Marine Biology 120 incl. B Biology); IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
Postgraduate
2:1 honours (good 2:1/65% for some MSc); IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each element)
English Proficiency
IELTS (UG standard)
6.0 (5.5 in each)IELTS (PG standard)
6.5 (5.5 in each)IELTS (health, medicine, dentistry)
Higher - see course pagePTE Academic
Accepted (UKVI centre)Required Documents
UCAS application with personal statement (UG)
Personal statement (250-400 words for MSc Cyber Security)
CV (many MSc courses)
Transcripts and degree certificates
Passport and any previous UK visas
IELTS, PTE or Duolingo results
Evidence of finances before deposit
TB test certificate (listed countries)
Application Process
1
Choose your course
Check the course page for the UCAS tariff (104-120 points) or degree class and the IELTS level.
2
Apply
Undergraduates apply through UCAS (institution P60) or an agent; postgraduates use Apply now on the course page.
3
Use the Applicant Portal
Track offers, conditions and automatic Welcome to Plymouth scholarships in the Applicant Portal.
4
Show finances and pay deposit
Once conditions are met and finances shown, pay the GBP 3,500 tuition deposit.
5
Request CAS and visa
Request the CAS in the Applicant Portal and apply for the Student visa (about three weeks).
6
Book halls
First-choice undergraduates who apply by the guarantee deadline are guaranteed a hall place.
Campus & Location
The main campus is at Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, in the city centre near the Hoe and the waterfront, with the Roland Levinsky Building, the library and the Wellbeing Centre on Endsleigh Place. Peninsula Medical School is linked to Derriford Hospital, and students live in on-campus halls or the nearby Student Village.
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