Three universities, a mining school ranked in the global top 15 and creative programmes that feed directly into one of the UK's most distinctive arts and digital scenes. In Cornwall, education and industry aren't separate worlds.
Learn here. Shape what comes next
Cornwall’s education delivers the full spectrum, all in one place. With three universities, a mining school ranked in the global top 15, plus creative programmes that feed directly into one of the UK’s most distinctive arts and digital scenes, studying in Cornwall closes the gap between education and a career.
Not just another place to learn
Like everything else in Cornwall, our educational institutions are shaped by what’s here. Some of Cornwall’s specialist institutions have existed for centuries, appearing alongside the economic and industrial innovations to support with research, knowledge and to power the next phase of growth.
Cornwall isn’t just another place to learn. For those looking for education that stems from expertise, innovation and experience, it’s the place to learn.
University partnerships
Cornwall’s three universities – Exeter, Falmouth and Plymouth – work directly with local businesses, contributing research, talent and practical support.
Research collaboration, graduate talent pipelines, business incubation and innovation support are all available to businesses working in Cornwall’s key sectors. Camborne School of Mines, Falmouth’s Launchpad incubator and the University of Exeter’s offshore renewable energy research group are among the most directly commercially relevant.
THREE UNIVERSITIES
Universities
Cornwall is home to three universities — Exeter, Falmouth and Plymouth — each with campuses and specialist courses rooted in the region's sectors.
STUDY IN CORNWALL
Education that stems from expertise, innovation and experience.
Study in Cornwall
Further education
For many students, the most direct route into Cornwall’s key industries runs through its further education colleges – practical, employer-linked and built around real careers in real sectors.
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