University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth
Coat of arms of the University of Plymouth
Former names
MottoLatin: Indagate Fingite Invenite
Motto in English
Explore Dream Discover
TypePublic
Established1992 – University status
1862 – School of Navigation
Budget£235.1 million (2021–22)
ChancellorJonathan Kestenbaum, Baron Kestenbaum
Vice-ChancellorJudith Petts
Academic staff
1,560
Administrative staff
915 (est.)
Students18,910 (2020/21)
Undergraduates15,200 (2020/21)
Postgraduates3,710 (2020/21)
Location,
England

50°22′27″N 4°08′19″W / 50.374121°N 4.138512°W / 50.374121; -4.138512
CampusUrban
ColoursTerracotta
Dark Blue
Black
AffiliationsAssociation of Commonwealth Universities
Channel Islands Universities Consortium
EUA
Universities UK
Websitewww.plymouth.ac.uk

The University of Plymouth is a public research university based predominantly in Plymouth, England, where the main campus is located, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges across South West England. With 18,410 students, it is the 57th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students (including the Open University).