Founded in 1992, University of Plymouth is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Plymouth (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), South West England. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Exeter, Truro. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Plymouth is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Plymouth offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Plymouth also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.