Student life

Learn what it’s like to study here and how to get the most out of your time as a student

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Search our accommodation options

Find your new home before you start your course

View of Drake's Island over Plymouth Sound

Life in the city

Discover what Plymouth and its unique geographical location have to offer

Cost of living support

University support and ways to make your money go further as a student

Prepare to start university

Jump into the Plymouth lifestyle

One thing I found is everyone down here is just so friendly. I wouldn’t swap my time in Plymouth for anywhere else.

Environmental management and sustainability student, Rhys, moved to Plymouth from Wales and found his sense of belonging by joining Students' Union societies and sports clubs.

Learn about BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability

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Insights and advice from students

Student blogs
Our student bloggers share an authentic perspective of life on campus along with insider tips and application advice.

Student Life with Plymouth podcast
Tune into our podcast where Plymouth students cover a range of topics including mental health, careers, the application process and so much more.

Chat with our students
Connect and interact with current students through Unibuddy to have your questions answered.

Student blogs. Students on the beach at sunset

Book an open day More ways to visit

Attend an open day to see the campus and city for yourself

Not only are there a wide range of subject talks and campus activities, but an open day is a perfect opportunity to start to see yourself as a student in Plymouth and to get a feel for the city and surrounding environment.