Universities in Plymouth, England UK
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Plymouth
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions published most recent results of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Plymouth University achieves position 724.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap . Plymouth University in position #731.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Plymouth University ranked #525.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Plymouth University with highest ranking among universities in Plymouth ranked #201.

Rankings of universities in Plymouth, England UK 2024

  • #39 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #52 
  • #70 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #54 
  • #69 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Show 18 more rankings of Plymouth University and subject specific rankings for 14 subjects

#2
England UK

Plymouth Marjon University

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 161 student ratings)
  • #64 
  • #83 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 15 September, 2023]
  • #94 
  • #115 
CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
  • #108 
  • #4483 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #1271 
  • #1331 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
  • #1297 
  • #1365 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
  • #491 
  • #494 
MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
[Published 16 May, 2022]
Show 1 more rankings of Lakeland University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


#4
England UK

Plymouth College of Art

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (based on 691 student ratings)


Highest subject rankings of universities in Plymouth

Dentistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Plymouth University
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Plymouth Marjon University
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Plymouth College of Art
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
Plymouth University
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
Plymouth University
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#14 
Plymouth University
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Plymouth University
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#17 
Plymouth University
Geology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#22 
Plymouth University
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#26 
Plymouth University

Plymouth Key Facts for International Students

3 out of 5 Universities in Plymouth Ranked in at least one ranking

24 Different Rankings list Universities in Plymouth (15 institution and 9 subject rankings)

4 Global Rankings rank Universities in Plymouth Among TOP 200

Population: 261000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: England, Plymouth

Living costs for students in Plymouth:
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FAQ

Plymouth University ranks #1 in Plymouth in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Plymouth Plymouth University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 29 rankings where Plymouth University is listed.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth Marjon University is ranked best in Plymouth for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Plymouth Marjon University.

Plymouth College of Art is ranked best in Plymouth for Design (Interior Design). See all rankings for the Plymouth College of Art.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Arts Visual & Performing (Creative Writing). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Work). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Languages & Literature (English). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Plymouth Marjon University is ranked best in Plymouth for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the Plymouth Marjon University.

Plymouth University is ranked best in Plymouth for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Plymouth University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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MONEY

Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Payscale

Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):

Ranking is based on ROI

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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