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Plymouth · QS World #691
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
scored higher in 0 categories
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Plymouth
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine does not lead in any category where both have data.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Plymouth both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Medicine and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine offers 15 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,900 a year at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
No published data on international students
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
2 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.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
University of Plymouth
Medicine
11 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £41,920 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
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
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine yet.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- £24,900
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
University of Plymouth is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool School of Tropical Medicine
LSTM Future Leaders in Global Health Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Dec 2026
Northern Futures Bursary
20%
Deadline: N/A
LSTM Career Development Scholarships
£400
Deadline: N/A
University of Plymouth
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
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,900 a year at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £5,400 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Medicine and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine lists 15 courses.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine?
University of Plymouth teaches 76 subject areas that Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 68 more.
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