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Public university

University of Plymouth

Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
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QS ranking
561
Acceptance rate
22%
Tuition fee
USD18,460/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Nursing (non-specific), Psychology (non-specific), Adult nursing, Medicine (non-specific) and Business and management (non-specific). This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 23,000 students.

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Hong Kong

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    Greece

  5. 5.

    Nigeria

Student gender

In this university

51%
49%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 312 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 38.6 mn

University website

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Nursing (non-specific)

  2. 2.

    Psychology (non-specific)

  3. 3.

    Adult nursing

  4. 4.

    Medicine (non-specific)

  5. 5.

    Business and management (non-specific)

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

2

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

22acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

37

Health support

In this university

2,134 : 1
2,134 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,964 : 1
1,964 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

Number of national league teams

34

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

14

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

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Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

6

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,280
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
83 - 88%
Temperature
5°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
78 - 79%
Temperature
7°
17°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
81 - 84%
Temperature
12°
19°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
87 - 88%
Temperature
5°
14°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Exeter International Airport

Distance between airport and university

76 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 23 - 217
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 182 - 234

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

645 : 1
645 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

811 : 1
811 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

12

Average numbers of services

7