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Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Plymouth University

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About this institution

Plymouth University – United Kingdom

The University of Plymouth, one of the UK’s largest universities, is home to over 23,000 students in total, including approximately 2,000 international students from 100 different countries. The university, which evolved from the Plymouth Nautical College founded in 1862, attained full university status in 1992.

In 2012, in recognition of his achievements in the field of maritime education and research Queen’s Anniversary Prize has been recognised with an award. Eleven of the university’s programmes have recently been ranked amongst the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction. Plymouth is regarded as the 11th most affordable city in which to study in England.

Every year, more than 12,000 students take part in work-placement and work-based learning programmes. Furthermore, Universities established after 1992 which have a medical school single It is an institution. Significant progress has been made in the Faculties of Health, Education and Social Sciences, the Library, the Students’ Union and the field of Marine Sciences.

The Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Geography and Environmental Sciences, and Art and Design programmes have received national acclaim. With an 85 per cent acceptance rate, the university offers programmes that provide students with excellent career prospects. Furthermore, Plymouth ranks amongst the top 25 universities in the UK for teaching quality and offers a range of scholarship opportunities for high-achieving international students.

Featured Episodes: Marine Technology, Psychology, Art and Design

Arrangement: 651–700

Location: Plymouth, England

Year of Establishment: 1992 (Origin: 1862 – Plymouth Navigation School)

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