Apply from France

If you're a student from France thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in France considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.

 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage. Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.

 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Applicants will be required to have completed the DiplĂ´me du BaccalaurĂ©at GĂ©nĂ©ral also known as 'Le Bac' (French Baccalaureate). 12/20 in maths and English usually required regardless of programme. 
An associate degree, with good grades, may also be considered suitable for direct entry to year one of a relevant bachelor degree course.
For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, there are foundation options available via the University of Plymouth and University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) - P . 
A level UCAS tariff French Baccalaureate comparable overall offer
AAA 144 14
AAB 136 13
ABB 128 12
BBB 120 11
BBC 112 11
BCC 104 10

Postgraduate


We require applicants to have completed the Grade de Licence with the following criteria:
French degree classification grade out of 20 French degree classification alternative name UK degree equivalent
16 – 20 Mention tres bien 1st
14 – 15.99 Mention bien 2:1
12 – 13.99 Mention assez bien 2:2

English language requirements

A recognised English language qualification  (e.g. IELTS) would be required, or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses .
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Agents in France

For further assistance and guidance, get in touch with our agent in France. They will be happy to provide the support you need.
StudiesUP
Address: 153 rue de Silly, Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, 92100, France
Website:
 

Find out what our students think

You will meet many people doing the same things as you. The lecturers are great, the facilities are amazing and the waterfront is the icing on the cake.

I would definitely recommend the University of Plymouth to any international student. Staff and lecturers are attentive and understand issues that foreign students can encounter. As the campus is large and welcomes a lot of students from completely different backgrounds, it facilitates the meeting of new people.

Read more from our French students

 

Next steps

We hope we've provided you with all the information you need. If you have any further questions, please contact our team at international@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 (0)1752 588049.