Plymouth is one of the largest universities in the country, and certainly the largest in the south-west, with approximately 30,000 students. The university's aim is to be known as the enterprise university and since 2000 it has spent £150m in a capital programme delivering a first-class campus. The main campus is within easy walking distance of the city centre, main shopping area, transports hubs and accommodation. It is bordered by the moors and the sea, offering students a great work/life balance. The location also plays a part in studies here: courses relating to marine life and the oceans are particularly well regarded. Accommodation Plymouth University has 14 managed halls of residence providing 3,300 rooms with a selection of ensuite and studio accommodation. The university guarantees accommodation in halls for new full-time undergraduate students during their first year of study, subject to certain conditions. Weekly rent in halls of residence and approved student housing ranges from £70 to £151 per week. All are within a 20 minute walk of the campus and city centre. Facilities Plymouth is the only UK university to have its own diving and marine centre where students can gain an internationally recognised diving qualification as part of their marine-based degree. It also has a state-of-the-art Immersive Vision theatre, and a natural-light photography studio, thought to be the only ones of their kind in a UK university. The university offers 24/7 access to on-campus computer suites and its library, and an employability centre - Gateway - which provides careers information, CV advice and interview tuition to all current students and recent graduates. It will unveil a £7 million performing arts centre called The House in September. Transport There are a number of transport options available, with both the city train and the bus stations less than a five-minute walk from campus. As it is based in the city centre, there is no need to bring a car, as everything is in close proximity.