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International programs & student supports

University of Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, England, UK
Website: 
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (late September - January), spring semester (January -  May)

Highlights

Discover a thriving waterfront city at the heart of the stunning South West of the United Kingdom

  • The University of Plymouth sits on the UK’s idyllic South Devon coastline at the very centre of the city. One of the largest universities in the region, our growing international reputation is matched by some exciting campus developments.
  • With excellent national transport links, great shopping and culture, top sporting opportunities, pristine seas and south-coast sunshine, at the University of Plymouth you can live the lifestyle that only the UK’s South West peninsula can offer
  • Choose the perfect place to study and play, and experience culture, history, arts and sport joining students from all over the world at the largest university in South West England.

Accessibility

  •  The provides accessibility supports. More information about supports offered can be found .
  • The can be contacted for additional guidance.

Area of study

  • Science
  • Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Business
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Science

For more information on the study modules and departments, see the page.

Credit

Credits at Plymouth:

  • Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 60 UK credits per term at Plymouth 

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

  • Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
  • Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
  • This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students. 
  • Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record. 

Exchange credit history

  • Click here to check out the exchange credit history of courses that have been previously evaluated by UVic for this host university.
  • Students are not limited to this list when selecting courses for their upcoming exchange and should consult the host university’s course catalogue for a full list of offerings.
  • Important note: this document is a guide only and previously evaluated courses are not guaranteed to be evaluated in the same way in the future.
  • After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Transcript Information

Host university transcript release varies by school and region. As a result, students should plan their exchange and return to UVic accordingly.

At the University of Plymouth, grade results are released in the first week of July. If you need your results before July, the university is able to provide a provisional certificate upon request. For more information about assessment results please visit the official information page on the .

Exchange students are responsible for requesting their host university send their final official exchange transcript directly to the ICS exchange team at goglobal@uvic.ca, as soon as it is available.

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Available. There is a mixture of University allocated Halls, Student Accommodation Agencies and University approved private houses available. Halls do tend to be slightly more expensive than private accommodation, however may be more convenient as students can secure accommodation before they arrive in Plymouth. For details, see the university's website.
  • Off-campus housing: Available.

Medical Insurance, Immigration & Orientation

  • Medical insurance: Mandatory
  • Immigration documents: Student visa required (see )
  • Orientation program: Available

How to apply

Learn how to apply or to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!