Plymouth's city-centre campus is a few minutes' walk from the Hoe and the harbour, and the University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) teaches right alongside it. Run by Navitas, the college prepares international students for Plymouth degrees through foundation, first-year and pre-master's programmes. Marine science, engineering and business are common progression routes.
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Official website: puic.navitas.com
University of Plymouth
Navitas
University of Plymouth city-centre campus
£14,000 – £17,500
International students, foundation and pathway programmes
£10,500 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on puic.navitas.com before you apply.
International Foundation Year (Business)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Foundation Year (Engineering)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Year One (Business)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Pre-Master's Programme
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Pathway classes on Plymouth's city-centre campus.
Routes into marine science, engineering and business degrees.
Small groups with extra English and study support.
Students who meet progression grades continue into University of Plymouth degrees.
University graduates can apply for the UK Graduate route.
Plymouth's naval base and marine sector hire engineering and science graduates.
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Postgrad
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The campus is compact and close to the shops on Armada Way, the railway station and the old harbour streets of the Barbican.
Plymouth is a port city on the edge of Dartmoor, with lower rents than much of southern England. Trains to London Paddington take about three hours.
CAS from University of Plymouth
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
UPIC accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply about three months before your start date so there's time for the CAS and visa.
Foundation, first-year and pre-master's programmes usually start in September and January. Check current dates, as they can change.
You'll apply for a Student visa. University of Plymouth gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Foundation years in business and engineering, International Year One in business and the pre-master's are the main options. Foundation entry needs completed secondary school with around IELTS 5.0; pre-master's entry needs a bachelor's degree.
Navitas offers some scholarships for UPIC students, usually as a tuition reduction. Check the college website for current awards.
