Apply from Zambia
If you're a student from Zambia thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here
If you’re a student in Zambia 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
We require applicants to have completed the Zambian School Certificate AND a foundation (PUIC) programme or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to have completed a Zambian Master's degree from a recognised institution with the following entry criteria:
| Zambian Degree Classification - Percentage | Zambian 2.5 scale | Zambian 4.0 scale | UK Degree Equivalent | |
| 2.5 (A+) | 4.0 (A) | 1st | ||
| 66% and above | 2.0 (A) | 3.5 (B+) | 2:1 | |
| 60% - 65% | 1.5 (B+) | 3.0 (B) | 2:2 |
English language requirements
A recognised
English language qualification
(e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University of Plymouth's pre-sessional English language courses.
Find out what our students think
There is so much to do at the University, with all the clubs, societies, and all your course mates that you will never feel alone.
The University of Plymouth not only provides you with an education but also with an experience of self-discovery and opportunities of personal development.
The International Student Advice team is always available to help. Various sessions are held to help international students get to know each other and interact with fellow 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 1752 588049.