PU welcomes students from all over the world and offers a variety of bachelor, master and doctorate programs. Check out the admissions requirements on our page.
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About PU
University of Plymouth (PU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. PU is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, as it was established in 0. PU is a part of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), European University Association (EUA), Universities UK, University Alliance.
The university is ranked number 661 in QS World University Rankings 2025. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 501 place among top institutions.
At PU, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Location
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Students
16,185
International students
1,805
Female students
57%
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At PU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at PU start from 4,302 USD. International students pay a minimum of 2,515 USD per year. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, university students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
You cannot enter university in United Kingdom after the 11th grade, as school education here lasts longer. Applicants need to eliminate the academic difference. There are two ways to do this: either study for a year at a university in your home country, or complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 76. Applicants will need a subject exam — A-Level.
GPA
2
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
76
TOEFL PBT
575
Master's degree at PU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 90. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at PU.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
90
Doctorate degree at PU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. For the TOEFL exam, the result must be at least 90.
TOEFL iBT
90
PU campus
The city campus of PU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Plymouth has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Not only locals study at PU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
After graduation, you can stay in United Kingdom for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. Graduates of PU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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