Canada

If you're a student from Canada thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here
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If you're thinking about coming to study at the University of Plymouth from Canada, this page has all the information you need.
If you have any other questions, you can contact our team at international@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 1752 588049.

International tuition fees

Fees for undergraduate courses and postgraduate taught programmes can be found in the 'fees, costs and funding' section of the relevant course webpage. 
 
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Three smiling female students walking on campus

International scholarships

To reward outstanding achievement the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies. You could get up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 
Diverse students sat outside studying with notebooks and a laptop.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require applicants to have completed a High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate from English-speaking Canada or a Diplôme d'Études Collègiales (DEC) from Quebec with a minimum of 65% in at least five subjects. 
  • Alberta – 65% five grade 12 subjects
  • British Columbia – 67%/C+ in five grade 12 subjects
  • Manitoba – five credits at 300 level and at least 65% in four subjects
  • Ontario and Northwest Territories – 65%/B in at least five subjects
  • Nova Scotia – 65%/C in at least five subjects
  • Nunavut – 65%/C in at least five subjects
  • Yukon – 65%/C+ in at least five subjects

Postgraduate

We require applicants to either have completed a four-year bachelor's degree Honours/a Bachelor's degree/Baccalauréat or a First Professional Degree (Grade Professionnelle).
 

English language requirements

To be accepted onto a degree course with us you must have a suitable English language qualification. The tables below show the minimum English language requirements for standard courses at RQF 6 (degree level) and above.
Some courses have English language requirements that are higher than those shown below; please check the relevant course for details.

What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you don't think you will be able to meet these requirements, you may be able to join a pre-sessional English language course offered by our English Language Centre 
Please note that to study a pre-sessional English language course UKVI require Student (formerly Tier 4) visa holders to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at a UKVI approved test centre (details of approved SELTs).
University of Plymouth requirement – Canada High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate from English speaking Canada, or Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec
Undergraduate programmes Postgraduate programmes
Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects
UPIC requirement – Canada High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate from English speaking Canada, or Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec
Undergraduate programmes Postgraduate programmes
Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects
Further guidance on English language requirements
On our Further guidance on English language requirements page you will find a complete list of notes and clarifications across all qualifications for applying to the University of Plymouth.

Please note if you are not a national of Canada, an alternative English language qualification may be required to demonstrate your skill in all four components areas if you require a Student visa (formerly Tier 4 visa) for study at the University of Plymouth.

 

Agents in Canada

For more help and advice, get in touch with our agents in Canada — they'll be happy to help.

Our students talk about what it's like to study in Plymouth...

Nadine Mashingaidze

Nadine Mashingaidze
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Brett Beukeboom
Priya Rajbhandary

Priya Rajbhandary

Katie Thiessen – BSc (Hons) Marine Biology

 
University of Plymouth student, Katie Thiessen, talks about the facilities, lectures and support received while studying Marine Biology, as well as general support as an international student.

Tiffany Askett, BSc (Hons) Marine Biology (Exchange student)

"Even though it can be scary to study away from home, you should never let that fear hold you back from what you want to do."
Canadian student Tiffany Askett studied at the University of Plymouth as an exchange student.
Tiffany by the sea in Plymouth
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