University of Plymouth: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #587 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #239 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #47 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #36 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 3 | In Plymouth |
| #107 of 1,098 | For Marine Engineering |
| Top50% | For 192 other topics |
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 Rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General 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 Calendar | September 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 31,904 scientific papers published and 1,085,041 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.
University of Plymouth majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 189 | 277 |
| 1994 | 297 | 343 |
| 1995 | 337 | 674 |
| 1996 | 354 | 954 |
| 1997 | 384 | 1257 |
| 1998 | 411 | 1761 |
| 1999 | 461 | 2298 |
| 2000 | 514 | 3181 |
| 2001 | 503 | 3761 |
| 2002 | 555 | 4974 |
| 2003 | 603 | 5946 |
| 2004 | 650 | 7300 |
| 2005 | 745 | 9055 |
| 2006 | 841 | 10807 |
| 2007 | 930 | 13061 |
| 2008 | 842 | 15506 |
| 2009 | 941 | 18801 |
| 2010 | 937 | 22146 |
| 2011 | 1155 | 27104 |
| 2012 | 1181 | 31512 |
| 2013 | 1239 | 36208 |
| 2014 | 1314 | 39942 |
| 2015 | 1287 | 44268 |
| 2016 | 1345 | 46259 |
| 2017 | 1384 | 50340 |
| 2018 | 1503 | 57723 |
| 2019 | 1605 | 67697 |
| 2020 | 1929 | 82693 |
| 2021 | 1616 | 95828 |
| 2022 | 1613 | 97646 |
| 2023 | 1753 | 102796 |
| 2024 | 1525 | 101005 |
| 2025 | 1074 | 91544 |
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
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Darren Jones
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Darren Paul Jones is a British politician who has served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations since September 2025, having previously served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury from July 2024 to September 2025 and Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury from September 2023 to July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol North West since 2017. He chaired the House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee from 2020 to 2023.
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Said Gutseriev
- 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, he 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.
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Rob Hopkins
- Occupations
- university teachermilitantwriterenvironmentalistblogger
- Biography
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Rob Hopkins is an English environmental activist and writer, 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.
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Natasha Vita-More
- Occupations
- designerfuturisttranshumanism
- Biography
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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.
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 |