We are International Plymouth

Making waves across the world from here in the South West. Discover the global impact of what we do and become a part of our international community

Bringing the world to Plymouth

Latest news: University shortlisted in Student Choice Awards

We were shortlisted in the international category of the Whatuni? Student Choice Awards 2018. This was based on the overall rating given by international students at each university. The winners were announced on the 19 April and we came in 4th place overall, a great achievement!

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018: The results

Sri Lanka Alumni Network makes international headlines

The University of Plymouth graduation ceremony in December 2018 and the launch of our new Sri Lanka Alumni Network was widely covered by the country's newspapers.

More than 70 graduates of the University attended the launch in Colombo - some who gained Plymouth-accredited degrees from the National School of Business Management (NSBM), and some who studied in Plymouth but are now based in Sri Lanka.

The launch followed graduation ceremonies for hundreds of students who recently completed courses at NSBM accredited by the University of Plymouth.

Read the article in The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Find out how to stay in touch with the University by joining the alumni community

Study with us

Play your part in our thriving international community of 3,000 students from over 100 countries studying full and part time programmes at the University.

Whether you are looking to study a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree, take part in a summer school, study as part of an exchange or extend your academic studies with a research degree, we'll help you at every step of your journey - from applying, to settling in, during and after your studies.

Discover why you should choose Plymouth

Introducing Plymouth Global

Plymouth Global provides a 'one-stop shop' for everything concerning transnational education across the University of Plymouth, including articulation agreements, Erasmus, International Student Exchange Program, direct exchange and Summer Schools

We offer services to prospective partners and students, current University of Plymouth students and staff members

EU referendum

As you will no doubt be aware Britain is to leave the European Union.

There is no immediate change for the UK university sector and in particular, programmes such as Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ will continue as normal.

University of Plymouth International College (UPIC)

We want to make sure you get the best out of your time at Plymouth. For some, the step to higher education at a foreign institution can seem daunting but with a little help from our friends at University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) we can support you to make that first step.

Through our partnership with UPIC we offer academic pathways which lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, transforming international students into University of Plymouth graduates and lifelong learners.

Find out more about the pathways offered by UPIC.

English Language Centre

Do you need to improve your English language before starting your degree course with us? Our English Language Centre (ELC) offers a range of courses to help you develop your academic English language skills.

The ELC offers pre-sessional English courses to bring you up to the standard required for your undergraduate or postgraduate study. Continued support is available throughout your studies through workshops, drop-in sessions and our Writing Café.

Find out more about the English Language Centre.

Summer schools for international students

Enjoy a mixture of academic adventures and social activities on our University summer school: the perfect way to visit Plymouth and to get your first taste of university life in the UK.

Improve your conversational English, make new friends from around the world, and enjoy our beautiful waterside city with trips and activities to show you the very best of Plymouth and the UK.

From history to robotics and business to creative writing there's plenty to choose from.

Find out more about our summer schools

Your global Plymouth

Study abroad through our world-wide links with international organisations and academic institutions.

You'll find student exchange opportunities with partner universities in Europe, North America and the rest of the world through our exclusive Bilateral exchange agreements, the EU’s Erasmus+ programme and the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).

Access our worldwide student exchange network

Our global research success

With an international reputation for the quality of our research in many diverse fields across the sciences, arts, and humanities, the University of Plymouth is one of the leading research universities in the South West.

We have research projects and partnerships in countries across the globe, from the Arctic to Australia – and we continue to grow. Plymouth prides itself on meeting the needs of all those in the regional, national, and international community.

Find out how we’re changing lives around the world with our research