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University of Plymouth

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Overview

University of Plymouth is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Plymouth, South West England, United Kingdom. This institution also has a branch campus in Exeter and Truro. Established in 1992, University of Plymouth (UoP) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UoP provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 34-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UoP also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Plymouth's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Plymouth's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Plymouth' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Plymouth's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UoP
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
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Location

Address Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA South West England
United Kingdom
University of Plymouth's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Plymouth Phone Number (1752) 600 600
University of Plymouth Fax Number (1752) 233 984
Other locations Exeter and Truro

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Plymouth is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Plymouth's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Dietetic Association (BDA)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
  • Chartered Society of Designers (CSD)
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod)
  • CPA Australia
  • Department for Education (DfE)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • General Optical Council (GOC)
  • Geological Society
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Joint Audio Media Education Services (JAMES)
  • Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB)
  • Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
  • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
  • Tourism Management Institute (TMI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Plymouth as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Plymouth Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Plymouth is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Plymouth's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Plymouth: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Plymouth Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Plymouth Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Plymouth categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Plymouth.



University of Plymouth: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Plymouth Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Plymouth website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Plymouth Admission Info


University of Plymouth's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Plymouth is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Plymouth's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Plymouth has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Plymouth 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Plymouth's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Plymouth has more than 2400 international students.


University of Plymouth's Admission Office Admission Office

Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
(1752) 585 858


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Plymouth's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Plymouth Size and Profile


University of Plymouth's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Plymouth has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Plymouth's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Plymouth's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


University of Plymouth's Control Type Control Type

University of Plymouth is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Plymouth's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Plymouth is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Plymouth's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Plymouth's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Plymouth's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Plymouth adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Plymouth's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Plymouth is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Plymouth Facilities


University of Plymouth's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Plymouth's Library


University of Plymouth's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Plymouth's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Plymouth's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Plymouth Services


University of Plymouth's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Plymouth's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Plymouth's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Plymouth's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Plymouth's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Plymouth Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Plymouth consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Plymouth
  • Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business
  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Plymouth Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Plymouth's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

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


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Plymouth public or private?

University of Plymouth is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Plymouth profit or non-profit?

University of Plymouth is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Plymouth in terms of enrollment?

University of Plymouth has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Plymouth in terms of academic staff?

University of Plymouth's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is University of Plymouth a coeducational institution?

University of Plymouth is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Plymouth use?

University of Plymouth adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Plymouth affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Plymouth admit international students?

Yes. University of Plymouth has more than 2400 international students.

What is University of Plymouth's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Plymouth 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Plymouth UoP?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Plymouth UoP located?

University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, South West England, United Kingdom. Address: Drake Circus.

Is University of Plymouth UoP accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Plymouth is accredited by Privy Council (since 1992).

Does University of Plymouth offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Plymouth have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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