The University of Plymouth is ranked among the top universities globally. According to the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it is placed within the 401-500 range. The QS World University Rankings 2024 positions it between 601-610.
These rankings reflect its strengths in research, teaching, and international outlook. The university is particularly recognized for its marine sciences, engineering, and healthcare programs. Rankings may vary annually based on criteria like academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, and citations per faculty.