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If you're thinking about coming to study at the University of Plymouth from India, 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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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.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate
We require applicants to have completed the High School Certificate (year 12) or the Indian School Certificate (year 12) or the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (known as the Delhi Indian School Certificate Examination Year 12) with at least 60% or above. Please note that entry requirements may vary.
For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, there are foundation options available via the University of Plymouth and University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) .
Postgraduate
We require applicants to have completed a bachelor degree or a bachelor of technology degree from a recognised Indian institution with the following degree classification:
Percentage CGPA (out of 10) Bachelor of technology (BTech) GPA UK degree equivalent
70%–100% 7.5–10.0 8.0–10.0 1st
60%–69% 6.5–7.49 7.0–7.9 2:1
55%–59% 5.50–6.49 6.0–6.9 2:2

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 Indian School Certificate (year 12) when awarded by CISCE

or

All India Senior School Certificate Examination (also known as Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination) when awarded by CBSE

Undergraduate programmes Postgraduate programmes
70% 70%

UPIC requirement Indian School Certificate (year 12) when awarded by CISCE

or

All India Senior School Certificate Examination (also known as Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination) when awarded by CBSE

Undergraduate programmes Postgraduate programmes
60% (70% for integrated programmes) 70%

Notes

Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (National Boards). 

Standard XII English from state boards in India is not usually acceptable but may be considered on a case-by-case basis where grades are 80% or above for University of Plymouth direct entry (70% for UPIC non-integrated programmes).

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.

Wilma Paul

Your University of Plymouth Regional Manager

Your UoP Regional Manager is Wilma Paul.
Wilma is the University of Plymouth's Regional Manager for South Asia.
Wilma is based in India and is on hand to answer any questions you might have about applying to and studying at the University of Plymouth.
Anushka Sharma

Your University of Plymouth Student Recruitment Manager, North India 

Your UoP Student Recruitment Manager is Anushka Sharma.
Anushka is the University of Plymouth's Student Recruitment Manager for North India.
UoP Student Recruitment Manager Anita Nathan

Your University of Plymouth Student Recruitment Manager, South India

Your UoP Student Recruitment Manager is Anita Nathan.
Anita is the University of Plymouth's Student Recruitment Manager for South India.

Agents in India

If you're a student in India and need more information on the University of Plymouth courses and lifestyle, there is likely to be an agent near you who can help.
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Indian Articulation Partners

The University of Plymouth has many Articulation Partners all around the world, with whom the University recognises specific credit and advanced standing to students completing a named programme, allowing articulation to an appropriate programme at Plymouth. 
Some of the Articulation Agreements with Indian Institutions include:
  •  Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET)
  • Amity University
  • Lovely Professional University (LPU)
  • SIMATS Deemed University (Saveetha University)
  • Vellore Institute of Technology University (VIT)
Please see more information on articulation and progression partner agreements  

Neha Ann Daniel, BSc Occupational Therapy

 
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Abhishek, MA Human Resource Management

"I’ve had a very productive year, despite the lockdown and very few face-to-face classes. I had very supportive lecturers who gave very detailed and helpful feedback on my work. I found the library staff very helpful." 
Abhishek felt supported by his lecturers, even throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Abhishek
Ameensha

Ameensha, MSc Advanced Engineering Design

"The last year was very challenging for me due to the pandemic. However, I got great support from the University providing remote learning access and good student-teacher communication."
Despite studying for his masters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ameensha felt supported by the University.
To hear from some of our other Indian students, please visit our International student profiles – India page.

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