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Summary
Plymouth's ethos is to use knowledge for action – immersive learning with real-world impact. Students benefit from a triple gold experience (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023), applying their knowledge in practical settings from the start. At the University of Plymouth, you'll be encouraged and equipped to pursue things that matter to you, making a difference not just while you're there, but also once you graduate.
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REQUEST INFOStudent statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate81%Postgraduate19%
Study mode
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Full-time85%Part-time15%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK89%International10%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 38%Female 62%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
67th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000580 58%67th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208130 63%43rd
7 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 79%71st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.01 75%60th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.45 45%65th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45921859 40%80th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556505 20%111th
10 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.317.2104th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.7 92%58th
8 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10078.7 79%33rd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.2 79%20th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Complementary Medicine
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Creative Writing
- Dentistry
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Food Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Paramedic Science
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
50th out of 104
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10079.3 79%50th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209110 53%48th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.42 85%9th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.81 70%51st
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Continuation
/ Max 10084.4 84%86th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%59th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For postgraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
The Plymouth student experience is one of immersive learning, gaining practical experience and skills to take into employment from the start. It’s a community with team spirit, supporting one another to achieve goals in learning and life in one of the UK's most affordable cities for students. Study is balanced with life in a beautiful part of the world with everything on your doorstep. The city has it all, from the urban energy of industry and growth in employment to the inspiring power of the ocean and the wildness of the moors. The university helps shape amazing futures through knowledge, innovation and opportunity – not just in Britain's Ocean City and the region, but across the world.
A degree from the University of Plymouth gives you real-world experience as well as critical thinking skills and knowledge to take into the workplace. In a city planning long-term investment until 2070, University of Plymouth degrees lead to placements, internships, and graduate roles. Students can connect with a vibrant SME community and top organisations in health, engineering, arts, and more.
University of Plymouth works with a partner accommodation provider so that students can find somewhere to suit their budget and requirements. Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, social areas and 24-hour assistance. Disabled students are advised to apply early for accessible accommodation.