University of Plymouth: Statistics

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#595 of 14,131 In the World
#240 of 2,785 In Europe
#49 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#37 of 131 In England
#1 of 3 In Plymouth
#115 of 1,065 For Marine Engineering
Top50% For 192 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
77%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
plymouth.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate77%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 passes at Advanced ('A') level or Advanced ENVQ, or a good BTEC National Certificate or National Diploma. For HND, normal minimum qualification are passes in 4 General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSE) subjects (1 at 'A' level or Advanced GNVQ), or a BTEC National Certificate or National Diploma
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June)

We've calculated the 77% acceptance rate for University of Plymouth based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Plymouth is a world-class research university with 30,928 scientific papers published and 1,013,701 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Physics, Geology, Political Science, and Chemistry.

Publications
30,928
Citations
1,013,701

University of Plymouth majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
17,788 / 548,128
Biology
16,796 / 672,341
Environmental Science
16,596 / 641,337
Engineering
13,097 / 434,642
Computer Science
12,325 / 394,701
Medicine
11,867 / 395,685
Physics
10,929 / 371,366
Geology
10,574 / 453,751
Political Science
10,182 / 298,940
Chemistry
10,159 / 443,038
Law
9,602 / 292,187
Psychology
9,430 / 304,785
Geography and Cartography
9,328 / 349,022
Ecology
9,079 / 446,855
Sociology
8,195 / 229,994
Philosophy
7,692 / 234,643
Business
6,604 / 212,422
Paleontology
6,596 / 269,044
Quantum and Particle physics
6,427 / 201,985
History
6,346 / 191,446
Mathematics
6,286 / 214,515
Archaeology
5,555 / 183,050
Economics
5,316 / 169,734
Oceanography
5,198 / 284,169
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,737 / 149,496
Statistics
4,693 / 173,156
Organic Chemistry
4,387 / 190,750
Biochemistry
4,369 / 186,649
Psychiatry
4,331 / 151,002
Genetics
4,329 / 168,613
Materials Science
4,324 / 157,476
Pathology
4,280 / 141,969
Linguistics
3,842 / 116,551
Art & Design
3,553 / 94,749
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
3,339 / 184,932
Neuroscience
3,279 / 121,114
Social Psychology
3,245 / 127,468
Management
3,140 / 105,760
Development Studies
3,105 / 92,282
Nursing
2,877 / 73,476

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 38 67
1993 188 277
1994 297 343
1995 337 674
1996 354 954
1997 384 1257
1998 411 1761
1999 461 2297
2000 514 3180
2001 503 3756
2002 555 4973
2003 603 5940
2004 649 7292
2005 745 9053
2006 841 10806
2007 929 13058
2008 841 15501
2009 941 18786
2010 937 22149
2011 1154 27114
2012 1182 31487
2013 1235 36202
2014 1303 39929
2015 1273 44253
2016 1345 46243
2017 1383 50347
2018 1500 57726
2019 1602 67692
2020 1925 82699
2021 1597 95802
2022 1600 97565
2023 1739 102712
2024 1460 99957
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Plymouth gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program UK/EU Students International Students
Undergraduate £9,250 per year £13,800 - £15,500 per year
Postgraduate Taught £7,500 - £9,500 per year £14,000 - £16,000 per year
Postgraduate Research £4,330 - £4,410 per year £14,000 - £16,000 per year

The currency used is British Pound (GBP).

The University of Plymouth has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Plymouth.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Biological and Life Sciences, Education, Medicine

University of Plymouth alumni

  1. Rob Hopkins

    Rob Hopkins
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1968-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    university teachermilitantwriterenvironmentalistblogger
    Biography

    Rob Hopkins is an English activist and writer on environmental issues, based in Totnes, England. He is best known as the founder and figurehead of the Transition movement, which he initiated in 2005. Hopkins has written six books on environmentalism and activism.

  2. Said Gutseriev

    Said Gutseriev
    Born in
    Russia Flag Russia
    Years
    1988-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    businesspersoneconomist
    Biography

    Said Mikhailovich Gutseriev is a Russian-British businessperson of Ingush descent. He is the son of Russian oligarch Mikhail Gutseriev, Since 2018 has been included by Forbes into the list of wealthiest businessmen in the world. In 2021 his fortune has been estimated at $1.7 billion.

  3. Natasha Vita-More

    Natasha Vita-More
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1950-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    artistdesigner
    Biography

    Natasha Vita-More is an American strategic designer in the area of human enhancement and life extension. Her interests are located within the ethical uses of science and technology and socio-political implications of revolutionary advances impacting humanity's future.

  4. Darren Jones

    Darren Jones
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1986-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Darren Paul Jones is a British politician who has served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury since July 2024, having previously been Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury from September 2023 to July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Member of Parliament for Bristol North West since 2017. He previously chaired the House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee from 2020 to 2023.

All 27 notable alumni

University of Plymouth faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Humanities Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Design, Education, English, Fine Arts, History, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Photography, Writing
Faculty : Business Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Criminology, Economics, Finance, Law, Management, Marketing, Sports Management, Tourism
Faculty : Health and Human Sciences Clinical Psychology, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology
Faculty : Science and Environment Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Psychology
School : Medicine and Dentistry Biomedicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine

General information

Founded 1992
Motto Indagate Fingite Invenite
Explore Dream Discover
Colors terracotta, dark blue, black

Location and contacts

Address Drake Circus
Plymouth, PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
City population 268,000

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