About us

Established in the year 1862 as a Polytechnic Institute, it got transformed into a university in the year 1992 through a Royal Charter. The university is one of the modern and forward-thinking in the entire United Kingdom. Its industry-oriented approach towards education and Research-driven thinking has made the university one of the favorites for top-notch employers. The subject of Marine and Maritime education is highly reputed and has got the University Queen’s anniversary prize in the year of 2012. Also, the 11 subjects offered by the universities are in the Top 10 in the UK in terms of student satisfaction. Also, the university is the only university that opened in 1992 to have its own Medical school. The courses to be studied over there are computer science, arts & design, business, civil and construction engineering, etc. The institute is one of the top-notch research institutes in the United Kingdom, with the output in medicine being rated above the likes of Oxford. Almost 67% of the research done by the university is termed as world-leading or internationally excellent by Research Excellence Framework. Above are just a few reasons to study at the University of Plymouth, there are many. For more information, just get in touch with us!