Arts University Plymouth
An award-winning, independent specialist arts university for the designers and makers of tomorrow. Arts University Plymouth combines hands-on practice with studio culture, building creative confidence from day one.
University
South West, England


Arts University Plymouth is the UK’s newest specialist arts university and a national leader in creative education. Named University of the Year for South West England in both 2024 and 2025 at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards, and ranked second in the UK for student satisfaction by Times Higher Education in 2024, we are proud to be consistently rated the top-scoring arts university in the UK in the National Student Survey since 2022-2025.
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Our art, design, craft and digital media programmes will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive at the forefront of the creative industries.
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Take a vital step towards your creative future by coming along to our next open event. Both online and on-campus, our Student Recruitment team are ready to show you around our breathtaking facilities.






