Apply from Germany

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

If you’re a student in Germany 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.
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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

We require applicants to have completed a Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur (Upper Secondary School). Please note that Realschulabschluss; Mittlerer Schulabschluss (GCSE Level) - Lower secondary education can be accepted in lieu of GCSE's apart form English and we require grades between 1 and 4.
 
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).
 
A-Level UCAS Tariff
AAA 144 1.3
AAB 136 1.5
ABB 128 1.8
BBB 120 2.0
BBC 112 2.3
BCC 104 2.5
CCC 96 2.7

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed a bachelors degree from a recognised institution with the following criteria:

Germany Grading System
1.0 - 1.5 Sehr gut 1st
1.6 - 2.5 Gut 2:1
2.6 - 3.5 Befriedigend 2:2
English language requirements
A recognised (e.g. IELTS) would be required, or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses.
Group of students standing together on the outside area of Babbage building
 

Find out what our students think

Honestly, being international doesn’t feel any different from being a local student. The student body is diverse and my friends are a mix of local and international students.

Luka shares some great tips on making the most out of life in Plymouth.

Read more from our international 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.