Explore our teaching, research and support facilities

At the University of Plymouth, we are significantly investing in our campus and facilities to ensure a first-class learning, research and working environment

Teaching and learning facilities

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional teaching and learning facilities that allow you to thrive academically and professionally. Our facilities are designed to enhance your learning experience and offer practical, hands-on opportunities for skills development.

Our specialised laboratories, industry-specific simulators and collaborative learning spaces set us up to deliver a high-class experience across a range of academic disciplines and programmes of study.

See our facilities for yourself by visiting us an open day .

Digital Fabrication and Immersive Media Laboratories

Offering access to cutting-edge technology such as motion-capture, augmented and extended reality and a wide array of digital fabrication tools

Law Clinic

Gain valuable professional experience working with real cases and clients in the community

Crime Suite

Test your forensic recovery skills using simulated crime scene locations and scenarios

Bloomberg Interactive Learning Suite

Analyse the markets, assess economic scenarios and interpret key news developments

Clinical Skills Resource Centre

Learn skills at your own pace in a safe and supported environment

Fully equipped fleet of boats

Develop your marine science learning aboard boats with the latest instrumentation and specialist software

Babbage Building
State-of-the-art design and engineering facility

Davy Building
Teaching and research facilities for scientific discovery

Derriford Research Facility
Our life-changing medical research facility with advancement in the field of health

Emdeck Building
Modern teaching facilities within walking distance to the main campus

Fitzroy Building
The new home for Plymouth Business School and The Cube support service for aspiring entrepreneurs

InterCity Place
Home for allied health professions, nursing and midwifery

John Bull Building
One of the main locations for our medical and dentistry students

Link Building
Extensive teaching and research facilities

Marine Building
Marine and ocean teaching and research

Marine Station
Study the ocean at the water's edge on the shores of Plymouth Sound

Nancy Astor Building
Modern clinical skills labs and educational facilities

Portland Square Building
A hub for teaching and learning across multiple disciplines

Roland Levinsky Building
Skyline-breaking home for creative arts and culture

Rolle Building
Education and music facilities

Scott Building
Historic building with a range of modern media studios and facilities

Smeaton Building
State-of-the-art facilities for computing, gaming and robotics students

The House
High-quality theatre and performance facilities

Social and leisure facilities

We believe in promoting a balanced lifestyle, where you can excel academically while enjoying a fulfilling and enjoyable student life. That's why we provide a range of sports and leisure facilities to cater to your individual interests, both on campus and in the surrounding area.

Food and drink on campus

Students' Union

Sports facilities

Plymouth is an amazing university because of the location and atmosphere, and also the amount it offers. The Students’ Union offers a fantastic range of support and events and the city feels really safe.

Bethany
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health) student

Research facilities

Our research facilities empower students, academics and external organisations to drive innovation and make impactful contributions to their fields.

We offer state-of-the-art research laboratories and specialised equipment to facilitate collaborative research projects, experiments, data analysis, and the development of groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges.

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Facilities for floating offshore wind operations

Brain Research and Imaging Centre

Cyber-SHIP Lab

Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre
Providing a comprehensive range of light and electron microscopes

Analytical facilities
Offering internationally renowned analytical capabilities and expertise

Babylab
Improving our understanding of how babies develop their amazing abilities

SoAIR Laboratory
Researching multidisciplinary knowledge in robotics and AI, cognitive science, and computational linguistics

UK Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Test (UK FOWTT) facility
A first-of-its-kind facility within the UK, that enables physical modelling experiments with wind, wave, and currents simultaneously

Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) laboratory
Providing world class test facilities and specialist support to students, researchers, academics and industry

Professional Diving Team
Providing support and training to researchers and professional diving services to businesses

Energy and Sustainability Laboratory
A unique space dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for energy systems

Heavy Structures and Geotechnics Laboratory
Advancing structural and geotechnical engineering through testing, research, and innovation

Immersive Visualisation Suite
Providing a free-roaming extended reality experience

Materials Analysis and Characterisation Laboratory
A facility dedicated to the study and analysis of materials for research and educational purposes

Autonomous Systems Test Laboratory
Supporting teaching, learning and research in robotic vehicles and control systems

Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory
A cutting-edge facility dedicated to research and development in nanotechnology

Composites Engineering Laboratory
A facility for manufacturing and evaluating engineering components with composite materials

Student learning and support services

At Plymouth, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of learning and support services to support your academic success and personal development.

Explore our learning and support services