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University of Exeter
Streatham Campus, Exeter United Kingdom

University of Exeter

University of Exeter Overview

University of Exeter is a prestigious institution known for its excellent academic reputation and world-class research facilities. With a strong faculty comprising renowned scholars and experts in various fields, students can expect to receive top-notch education and guidance in their chosen disciplines.

Key Disciplines and Research Achievements

The university is particularly well-known for its strengths in the fields of Business, Law, Medicine, and Environmental Sciences. With cutting-edge research facilities and a commitment to groundbreaking discoveries, University of Exeter has produced numerous impactful research papers and patents that have made significant contributions to their respective fields.

Specialized Programs and Unique Features

Some of the standout programs at University of Exeter include Marine Biology, Renewable Energy Engineering, and Climate Change Studies. These programs boast state-of-the-art facilities and specialized curriculum designed to prepare students for real-world challenges and opportunities in their chosen industries.

Talent Development and Social Reputation

University of Exeter has a strong track record of producing high-caliber graduates who go on to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to society. A notable example is the university's alumni who have gone on to win prestigious awards, such as the Nobel Prize, and lead successful companies in various sectors.

University Information

Admission

EnquiriesIf you have a question about studying at the University of Exeter, you can get in touch with usonline.International studentsAll our courses are taught in English, so your English language skills will need to be at a certain level to study at the University of Exeter. Please see the relevant page on our website for further details:English language requirementsHow to applyVisit our website to find out how to apply for ourUndergraduateandPostgraduate Taughtcourses.Funding and scholarshipsVisit ourwebsitefor detailed information about our full range of funding and scholarships for students.

General

IELTS6.5+
TOEFL92+
Bachelor GPA2.7+

Bachelor

IELTS6+
ATAR92+
TOEFL87+
Duolingo English Test110+
PTE Academic64+

Master

TOEFL90+
GMAT640+
Bachelor GPA2.7+
GPA3.2+
IELTS6.5+
Duolingo English Test120+
PTE Academic67+

Facilities

Our campusesWith beautiful green campuses in Devon and Cornwall, we’re a university of the whole South West. Our campuses offer a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, but there’s plenty more to explore on the doorstep – including beautiful beaches, spectacular countryside, and exciting culture, food and arts.Streatham Campus, ExeterOne of the most beautiful campuses in the country, ourStreatham Campuson the edge of Exeter in Devon offers an unrivalled study environment, with parkland and gardens to enjoy throughout the year. The centrepiece of Streatham Campus is the stunning Forum which is home to a modern 24/7 library, technology-rich learning spaces, a 400-seat lecture theatre and a variety of retail and catering outlets.Penryn Campus, CornwallOur innovativePenryn Campusin Cornwall has stunning buildings set in a beautiful location close to the waterside town of Falmouth. Shared with Falmouth University, it is a unique place to study. The Penryn Campus is constantly developing, most recently the £12 million extension to the existing Science and Engineering Research Support Facility (SERSF), which builds upon the £30 million investment in the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI). Cumulatively, these facilities put not only the University, but also Cornwall as a whole, at the forefront of research aiming to solve problems associated with environmental change. Other recent additions include the Renewable Energy Engineering Facility (REEF), a £1.2 million Masters Suite and a £4 million sports centre and nursery.St Luke’s Campus, ExeterSt Luke’s Campus, in the heart of Exeter, has been home to teaching in education since 1855. Now education, sport and medical students enjoy its vibrant collegiate atmosphere and historic setting. Exeter’s St Luke’s Campus is home to a range of academic facilities including a library, IT facilities, modern seminar rooms and lecture theatres. Sports facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sports hall and an air-conditioned health and fitness studio. We invested £1.7 million in Cross Keys, a high-quality multipurpose space on campus. This has created a social heart to St Luke’s Campus, including a café and a large space for students to meet, eat and study. A £10.5 million upgrade to the South Cloisters provides additional, cutting-edge teaching and research space along with new dedicated space for the teaching of Medical Imaging.Truro Campus, CornwallOurTruro Campusis situated at the Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) site, and  is the base for University of Exeter Medical School students studying for a proportion of their Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) degree during years 2, 3, 4 and 5.At the University of Exeter we have a variety of different facilities to enhance your student experience:Libraries:We havededicated librarieson all our campuses, and our Streatham and Penryn libraries are open 24/7 during term time. We have 1.2m e-books and 1m print books across our campuses as well as thousands of other digital resources, and our collections are expanding all the time. We also manage internationally important collections of manuscripts and rare items in our Special Collections and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.Learning spaces:For our students who prefer to study on campus, we provide quiet and group study spaces across our campuses. Most of our major academic buildings have study spaces and computer rooms available, with Wi-Fi and power sockets.Subject related facilities:Each of our subjects maintains the highest level of specific learning facilities – from rehearsal studios and costume collections for Drama, to laboratories and clean rooms for sciences.IT services:From the iExeter mobile app and student portal – where you can access your timetable, email, library account and much more – to our highspeed wired and wireless network across our campuses and halls of residence, we make sure you have all the IT support you need to succeed.Digital learning:We offer a high-quality digital learning experience, providing the flexibility to study wherever you are. We’ll support you to get the most out of our learning technologies: our Digital Hub is available online and in-person at our Streatham and Penryn campuses. You can use the Digital Hub to brush up on your digital know-how and get to grips with new tech through bitesize videos, written guides and real-time help with an expert.

Students & Staff

Student lifeYour experience at university is about much more than studying. Societies, sports, student media and nightlife are just some of the activities that people talk about most enthusiastically. Depending on your choice of degree, you may be based at ourStreatham CampusorSt Luke’s Campusin Exeter, or at ourPenryn CampusorTruro Campusin Cornwall. Both locations offer green campuses in some of the most beautiful parts of the country.Whichever of our campuses you study at, you’ll have lots of opportunities to try new things, develop existing hobbies and skills, or do more of what you love. Your university experience can be anything you want it to be.AccommodationIt’s important to have somewhere to call home when you go to university. Whether you want catered or self-catered, on or off campus, we have dedicated accommodation to suit you. Wherever you choose, living in university accommodation is a great way to expand your world by meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures, studying different subjects.Our accommodation website for ourExeter campusesandPenryn Campusgives you full details of all our residences, and can guide you through how to choose where you want to live.Students’ UnionsThe students’ unionsin Exeter and Penryn provide elective student representatives who champion students and drive change. The unions also organise events and entertainment, societies and groups, and offer advice and support whilst you are a student.At our Exeter campuses there is the Exeter Students’ Guild and at our Cornwall campuses there is The Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union. You are automatically a member of one of these the moment you register as a student, so make sure you take advantage of all the opportunities on offer.Clubs and SocietiesOur student-led societies bring together students with similar interests as well as provide opportunities to try something new and different. We have around 400 societies that you can get involved with. If there’s a society you want that we don’t have, we’ll help you set it up. The full list is available on theGuild websiteand onThe SU website.SportSport is an important part of the student experience, and we believe sport and wellness should be embedded in student life. We are renowned for our sporting reputation and we pride ourselves on inclusivity – catering for all abilities from casual sports enthusiasts to high performance athletes. Our superb facilities allow us to offer a large variety of participation opportunities for all students.We’re the number one sports university in the south of England and Wales, and we frequently finish top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings each year. Oursports clubsandfitness classesoffer something for everyone.Sports facilities in Exeter:200+ station fitness centre at our Streatham Campus30+ station gym at our St Luke’s CampusInternational standard water-based hockey pitchSand-based all weather training pitch3G all-weather rubber crumb multi-sport pitch10 court Exeter Tennis Centre4-lane indoor Devon Cricket Centre4 squash courtsShort-course golf practice areaOutdoor 25 metre poolIndoor 23 metre pool (St Luke’s Sports Centre)Sports facilities in Cornwall:4-court sports hallExercise studio and varied class schedule90-station gymOutdoor gym equipmentAll-weather multi-use games areaSupport and WellbeingYour health, safety and wellbeing is important and now more than ever you need to take care of yourself and look after your mental health. We have a wide range of wellbeing services and resources which are available in a safe and accessible way, including mental health support. We offer a range of support services at all our campuses such as:A personal tutorDisability supportChildcareReligious provisionImpartial adviceEmotional and mental health supportStudents’ Guild and Students' Union student advice servicesYou can find out the full range of support services that we offer on ourwebsite.

Total students

27,613

UG students: 81%PG students: 19%

International students

7,241

UG students: 57%PG students: 43%

Total faculty staff

2,905

Domestic staff: 63%Int'l staff: 37%

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$6,420

(Approx. amount)

Food

$2,690

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$870

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$2,860

(Approx. amount)

Employability & Career

Career Services

Our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and have gone on to be politicians, pop stars, activists, scientists, entrepreneurs, judges, writers and more. Building a better life is one of the key reasons for going to university. We will help you gain the skills and experience to compete in the global job market or go on to Masters or PhD study.

Our degrees are designed to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship, a global outlook, leadership, teamwork, analytical skills, resilience and imagination – all qualities employers are looking for. We offer a range of innovative employability programmes such as Grand Challenges, the Exeter Award and Professional Pathways and initiatives such as Future17- The Sustainable Development Goals Challenge Program.

Our dedicated Career Zone at our Streatham and Penryn campuses offers help at all stages of your career planning and will work with you to help you get the career you want after you graduate. We are well connected and work with over 9,000 active organisations and employers.

Our support and services include:

  • careers information, advice and guidance
  • multiple careers fairs, including industry-specific fairs
  • work placements at home and abroad
  • social enterprise and student entrepreneur support to start your own business
  • award-winning, sector-specific work experience and training schemes

We also offer:

  • employability modules in degrees
  • interview guidance and coaching
  • psychometric testing – to find out what kind of job suits you
  • employer presentations and mentoring
  • CV and job application guidance
  • skills sessions
  • career and personal development workshops
  • extensive careers library and online resources
  • alumni careers networking and events

If you’re not sure what you want to do, we can help you figure that out when the time is right – our careers services are available forever after you graduate. Find out more about careers support on our website .

Media & Gallery

Rankings

Sustainability Rankings

Rank: #48

University Rankings by Region

Rank: #51

World University Rankings

Rank: #155

World University Rankings by Subject

Rank: #39

Campus Locations

Streatham Campus Campus

Primary Campus

Northcote House

City: ExeterCountry: United KingdomCode: GBRegion: EuropeSubregion: Northern Europe

Penryn Campus Campus

Penryn Campus

City: PenrynCountry: United KingdomCode: GBRegion: EuropeSubregion: Northern Europe

St Luke's Campus Campus

Heavitree Road

City: ExeterCountry: United KingdomCode: GBRegion: EuropeSubregion: Northern Europe

Truro Campus Campus

Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital

City: TruroCountry: United KingdomCode: GBRegion: EuropeSubregion: Northern Europe