With a mission to advance knowledge and transform lives through education and research, Plymouth University is among the emerging global elite of modern higher education institutions. The Times Higher Education '200 Young Universities' rank Plymouth as one of the top three UK modern universities*. Plymouth is distinguished by its approach to combining world-class research and teaching with a commitment to widening participation and social inclusion. The University campus is at the centre of a thriving, oceanfront city in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions. Plymouth has everything to be expected from the largest city in the South West – major high street stores, theatres, multiplex cinema, art cinemas, and a wealth of small clubs and venues.