Summer schools for international students

Experience the beautiful city of ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú by joining us for our international summer programmes
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The ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú sits on the idyllic South Devon coastline at the very centre of the city of ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú. 
One of the largest universities in the region, our growing international community is made up of 2000 students from over 100 different countries.
Subject-specific international summer schools are becoming an established part of the University and each year we build on this to deliver a successful suite of programmes. 
Student life

Experience education in England

Find out what it is like to be a student in ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú and explore our culture and heritage through an international summer school programme. 
You will be introduced to subjects and ideas you may not have come across before, within a friendly and supportive environment. 
Our friendly Student Ambassadors will be with you during your stay, helping you to explore ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú and explaining more about the University and life in the UK.

Virtual tour

Discover the ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú campus and explore our beautiful city with our virtual tour!
Our new 360 degree virtual tour lets you experience our campus and city first-hand – and gives you the opportunity to explore the environments and facilities that inspire and shape our learning every day. 
360 Virtual Tours​ - plymouth
 
 

2026 programmes

We are currently working on our 2026 programmes and will add further information once they are confirmed. 
*All 2026 Summer School Programmes are subject to minimum numbers.
 
 
Student Ambassadors
¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú University International Summer School students on campus, 2019.
International students smiling and taking a selfie on the Barbican.

Summer school fees

The Summer School Fee includes:
  • academic programme including all study materials
  • en-suite bedroom in our student halls of residence 
  • breakfast and lunch (Monday – Friday) 
  • weekend trip to London with 2 nights’ accommodation (course dependant)
  • day trips exploring the local area 
  • group transfers from London Heathrow Airport to ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú on arrival 
  • group transfers to London Heathrow Airport on departure
  • certificate of attendance.
The Summer School Fee does not include: 
  • return flights to London Heathrow Airport
  • visa application fees
  • evening and weekend meals or meals in London
  • spending money.

How to apply

  • Are you over the age of 18?
  • Do you have a good command of the English language?
  • Do you meet the criteria for your choice of course from the list above?
  • Would you like to study at the ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú this summer?
If so, please download the relevant Application Form for your course of choice and send, along with any required supporting documents to summerschool@plymouth.ac.uk.

Roland Levinsky Building

Contact the Summer school team

¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú, Room 001 Hepworth House, Drake Circus, ¾«Æ·ÎÞÂë¹ú²ú×Ô²ú PL4 8AA United Kingdom