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University of Plymouth
About
The University of Plymouth is a public research university based predominantly in Plymouth, England, where the main campus is located, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges across South West England. With 18,410 students, it is the 57th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,895
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 22%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 50 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 153 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =368 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 486 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =544 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =636 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =722 | 47.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-240 | - | 2023 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 651-680 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Plymouth?
University of Plymouth's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =691, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =667.
When was University of Plymouth founded?
University of Plymouth was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at University of Plymouth?
Top subjects at University of Plymouth include: Marine and Freshwater Biology, Marine/Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Nursing, Earth & Marine Sciences.
Where is University of Plymouth located?
University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom.