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.office@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 1752 588049.
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.
We can administer US Department of Education Federal Direct Loans, Sallie Mae Smart loans and we also offer advice for Canadian students
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.
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
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.
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.
"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."
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