UCAS code: P60
The University of Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation. With a mission to Advance Knowledge and Transform Lives, Plymouth is a *top 50 research university with clusters of world class research across a wide range of disciplines including marine science and engineering, medicine, robotics and psychology. A twice winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education, the University of Plymouth continues to grow in stature and reputation. It has a strong track record for teaching and learning excellence, and has one of the highest numbers of National Teaching Fellows of any UK university. With 21,000 students, and a further 17,000 studying for a Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and around the world, and over 100,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally, it has a growing global presence. * Research Fortnight Research Power League Table 2014.
Source: University of Plymouth website
Source: University of Plymouth website
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We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Number of students
19,645students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
85%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
10%of students are part-time
Male / Female
43%of students are male
Young / Mature
30%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
8%of students here are from outside the UK
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