Falmouth University

Based across two campuses - one in the historic harbour town of Falmouth and the other in nearby Penryn - we are situated in one of the most safe, unique and beautiful regions on the Cornish coast in the South West of the UK.

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. With a lively creative community, impressive facilities and a library packed with resources, it’s the perfect space to share and develop your skills. What's more, just a few steps from the town centre and a short stroll to the shores of Gyllyngvase beach, inspiration is never far from reach.

Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of- the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing home to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. 

The environment in and around Falmouth University couldn't be better. The campuses have a very special atmosphere. The Falmouth campus meanders through a valley garden and provides the perfect venue for thinking, making, and doing. The Penryn Campus houses a fusion of arts and sciences in its state-of-the-art facilities. Student life beyond is every bit as inspiring. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.

FXU Students' Union clubs and societies provide a vibrant and eclectic social life. However, you won't just be part of the University community but the local community too.

Beyond the University, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Discovery Quay and the marina provide an insight into the geography and history of the town. The cultural legacy of Falmouth itself is legendary. The cafes, bars and micro-breweries are the best in the county. You'll find the quirky, alternative and stimulating. Above all, the town provides a nightlife, day-life and work, rest and play that are second to none.

It doesn't stop there. The great outdoors, the Cornish coast and a landscape that has energised creative people for centuries are all right on your doorstep.

But don't just take our word for it. In surveys Falmouth University ranks highly for student experience, not just within the UK but also across the world.

We offer a variety of affordable University owned and managed accommodation at Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus, The Sidings in Penryn, and Tuke House in Falmouth. Our student flats offer easy access to both campuses, a huge range of facilities, and good public transport links.

• Glasney Student Village 1,400 study bedrooms across 208 purpose-built flats on our Penryn Campus
• The Sidings 233 study bedrooms in a purpose-built block next to Penryn station
• Tuke House 156 study bedrooms across 31 flats in a cluster of buildings in the heart of Falmouth