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World class with Plymouth University

 

World-class with Plymouth University

DISCOVER WHY WE ARE IN A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN

A PRESTIGIOUS QUEEN'S ANNIVERSARY PRIZE FOR HIGHER & FURTHER EDUCATION IN RECOGNITION OF WORLD-CLASS MARINE & MARITIME RESEARCH, TEACHING & TRAINING

The University is named as a prize-winner in the 2010-12 Diamond Jubilee Round, by the Royal Anniversary Trust at St James’s Palace in London, on 24 November 2011.

BE WORLD-CLASS WITH US

Welcome to Plymouth University, and the start of your journey with a world-class university. With a focus on employability from day one, you'll have opportunities for volunteering, work based learning and internships, taking part in live commission, new enterprises and international exchanges.

A WORLD-RANKED UNIVERSITY

The prestigious Times Higher World Universities Rankings are an annual ‘who’s who’ of the most elite institutions in the world including the likes of Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Stanford. As one of only 45 UK universities to make the top 350, Plymouth is ranked at 318.
News: Plymouth named as 'world-class' university

A TOP 50 RESEARCH UNIVERSITY 

Plymouth University has world-leading reputations in the research areas of marine and coastal, technology, computer science, environmental, economic and social sustainability, creative and cultural economies, health, nursing and biomedicine, and pedagogic research/innovation. The University has leapt 15 places to join the top 50 UK universities in research performance; results showing that overall, 80% of our research is judged as being of international repute.
Research and expertise

OUR TOP 40 SPOT FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

As well as our enhanced student jobs service, supporting students in securing suitable part-time paid employment whilst studying, the Student Experience Group has developed a scheme whereby we seek to offer as many on-campus jobs as possible to our students. This reflects our belief that our students are our best ambassadors, and our commitment to enhancing employability and personal development opportunities for our students.
Complete University Guide

GREEN GOWN AWARD FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE

The prestigious Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK.
News: Plymouth University turns competition green with envy after major sustainability success  
 
The annual People & Planet Green League table ranked Plymouth University in the top spot for 2010 - number one out of 133 universities. The University also retains the accolade of being the league's top overall performer since it began in 2007. Plymouth University is committed to the sustainability agenda, our ambition is to be a customer focused, socially responsible organisation, demonstrating sustainability in our activities and ensuring our graduates are aware of economic, environmental, social and ethical issues, including the importance of social enterprise, community engagement and volunteering.
Sustainability and the community  

COURSES

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PROSPECTUS

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OPEN DAYS

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Applying to university can be daunting, so we guide you through each step to make it easy, with proactive academic and personal support right through your student journey - before you join, during your time with us and after you graduate  
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