About the University of Plymouth
Our organisation, mission, vision and values
Advancing knowledge and transforming lives through education and research
We’re proud to be the Community University of the Year 2027
Daily Mail University Guide 2027
Plymouth: a civic university
Universities are so much more than degree-awarding seats of learning. They are drivers for economic innovation and advancement, catalysts for social change and champions of cultural development.
Plymouth: a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance
Created to bring universities and the UK government closer together, the DUA is designed to provide students with better access to defence careers and staff the opportunity to contribute cutting-edge research to the defence industry.
Job vacancies and working here
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in building our impressive reputation in education, innovation and research.
Sustainability with the University of Plymouth
We're a leading, award winning University for sustainability – establishing ourselves as the sustainable University.
If you have the chance to share one message to the whole world, what would it be?
This is one of 7 questions answered by a range of thinkers, doers and inspirations from across our community of pioneering students, academic staff and researchers at Plymouth.
Behind every student, inspiring lecturer, and game-changing researcher, is a personal passion.
Virtual tour
Discover our campus by the sea. Discover Plymouth
Experience first-hand what it is like to be on campus and explore the environments and facilities that inspire and shape our learning every day.
Step into one of our campus buildings and picture yourself studying here with us.
Virtual tour of Plymouth
