International
Living in Plymouth
Plymouth has been named as one of the top five safest cities in the UK.
Studyinternational.com (2022)
<p>Unspoilt coastline and countryside. Or top clubs, arts venues and historic sites. Whatever you enjoy, there’s something close to Arts University Plymouth for you to get involved in. With affordable accommodation and a safe, friendly environment to offer too, it’s not surprising that more than 40,000 students have chosen to make Devon’s biggest city - Britain’s Ocean City - their home.<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Not only is Plymouth one of the safest cities in the UK, it has also been ranked as one of the cheapest cities in the UK, and <a href="https://www.whatuni.com/money/student-cost-of-living/cost-of-living-in-plymouth/">26% cheaper than living in London</a> according to WhatUni.<br /></p>
<p>Plymouth is the gateway to the South West of England, we are served by a main Great Western Railway link from London Paddington and by Cross Country Trains north to the Midlands and Scotland. Plymouth is approximately 3 hours from London by train. The best airport to fly into is London Heathrow, which has a direct rail line to Paddington station.</p>
Plymouth is quite a chilled-out and relaxed place, which helped me to settle in. I really like Royal William Yard and I love the Hoe. It was the first time I’d had an ocean view in my hometown so it was really amazing. And I like the pubs!
Tatsu Ishikawa, international student
<p dir="ltr">When you choose Arts University Plymouth you also get the opportunity to choose from a variety of dedicated Halls and Houses from the city's top accommodation providers. Rooms are designed to suit a range of tastes and budgets, with options available including no deposit, no additional fees and bills included.</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Arts University Plymouth, <a href="https://wearehomesforstudents.com/student-accommodation/plymouth">Homes for Students</a> are our recommended accommodation partners. They provide a variety of housing options for our students, with properties ideally located around the campus and surrounding area, so you’ll only ever have a short walk to get to university – great if you have an early start.</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are plenty of options in Plymouth to suit everyone, and for international students we can recommend a selection of halls and studio accommodation with a No Visa, No Pay policy.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Council Tax is an additional residential tax payable for living in accommodation in the UK - if you study full time (21 hours or more) then you can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-council-tax-discount" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">apply for an exemption</a>. Please be aware that part-time students will be required to pay council tax - you can find more details about Council Tax, including potential costs, on the <a href="https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/council-tax" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plymouth City Council website</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation">Visit our Accommodation page</a> for further information, including details of accommodation options we recommend.<br /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/student-life/discover-plymouth">Read more about student life in the city of Plymouth on our <strong>Discover Plymouth</strong> page.</a></p>
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