About Arts University Plymouth
Arts University Plymouth is an independent university run by artists and designers for creative students.
The university has occupied several locations in Plymouth city centre since 1856, now settling in their current undergraduate campus location, Tavistock Place.
The campus has been designed with artists, designers and makers in mind. In the last few years, the university has invested in digital and analogue improvements to improve the teaching facilities for students.
The approximately 2,000 students have access to workshops with specialists and collaborative spaces in 2D, 3D, 4D and digital formats.
The campus is about a 10 minute walk from the city centre, close to coastline, countryside and nightlife.
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- 10.8No. of students per staff(1)
- 10%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 970Number of FTE Students(1)
- n/aProportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 74 : 26Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at Arts University Plymouth
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Computer science
- Computer Science
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
