Entry requirements
Undergraduate
Whilst these will vary according to the course, the University of Plymouth typically welcomes applicants to undergraduate courses with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in a US High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum of one of the following: AP at grade 3, 4 or 5 (usually two or three subjects relevant to the course), SAT 1200 or above, ACT 25 or above.
Some of our courses require pre-requisite subject knowledge, which must be evidenced via relevant AP tests, SAT Subject Tests, Honours or College level classes, or may require a portfolio and/or interview. Please refer to individual course pages for further information.
Please note that the requirements listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to the University of Plymouth and that competitive courses may have higher entry requirements.
Some of our courses require pre-requisite subject knowledge, which must be evidenced via relevant AP tests, SAT Subject Tests, Honours or College level classes, or may require a portfolio and/or interview. Please refer to individual course pages for further information.
Please note that the requirements listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to the University of Plymouth and that competitive courses may have higher entry requirements.
Postgraduate
To apply for our postgraduate courses (second degrees) from the USA, you'll need a good (3.0/4.0 min GPA) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject from a regionally accredited American university.
University of Plymouth requirement – USA high school graduation diploma
| Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
| C | C |
UPIC requirement – USA high school graduation diploma
| Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
| C | C |
Please note if you are not a national of the USA, an alternative English Language qualification may be required to demonstrate your skill in all four component areas if you require a Student (formerly Tier 4) visa for study at Plymouth.
