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Plymouth · QS World #691
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Plymouth
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Arden University and University of Plymouth both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
University of Plymouth
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
12 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arden University
University of Plymouth
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesFee not available
Law
Management
Sociology & Criminology
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Accounting
Economics
Marketing
Human Resource Management
Technology & Logistics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Only at Arden University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of Plymouth: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Does Arden University or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Plymouth?
Arden University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Information Systems & Data Science and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Arden University?
University of Plymouth teaches 66 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Computer Science and 58 more.
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