University of Exeter

Exeter, England
Public-University

Overview

The University of Exeter is a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom. It was founded and received its Royal Charter in 1955, although its predecessor institutions, St Luke’s College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon. (from the Latin Exoniensis), and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.

The university has four campuses: Streatham and St Luke’s (both of which are in Exeter); and Truro and Penryn (both of which are in Cornwall). The university is primarily located in the city of Exeter, Devon, where it is the principal higher education institution. Streatham is the largest campus containing many of the university’s administrative buildings, and is regarded as the most beautiful in the country. The Penryn campus is maintained in conjunction with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall(CUC) initiative. The Exeter Streatham Campus Library holds more than 1.2 million physical library resources, including historical journals and special collections.

Exeter was named the Sunday Times University of the Year in 2013 and was the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2007. It has maintained a top ten position in the National Student Survey since the survey was launched in 2005. The annual income of the institution for 2017–18 was £415.5 million of which £76.1 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £414.2 million.

Exeter is a member of the Russell Group of leading research-intensive UK universities, and is also a member of Universities UK, the European University Association, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities and an accredited institution of the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

12 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 1955
Size Large
22,085 Students
Location
Exeter
England

Learning

3,4 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Gold is awarded to institutions that consistently deliver outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for their students.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Theology
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS

For International Students

6.5 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
TOEFL iBT, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Oct
15
UCAS Application Deadline for Medicine
Jan
15
UCAS Application Deadline for all other undergraduate degrees

Cost and Scholarships

£ 17,500
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Merit-based
Need-based
Estranged
Disabled
International
Sports
Choral

Scholarships

Global Excellence Scholarships
Total Worth up to £5000 for the first year of study only
Eligibility and Requirements outstanding academic quality
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Other Details Scholarships available for Business School courses, College of Life and Environmental Sources, and Medical School
Sports Scholarships
Total Worth sporting expenses up to £2,000 per year
Eligibility and Requirements exceptional athletes
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Other Details In general, emphasis is placed on awarding scholarships in the university's 10 high performance focus sports: Badminton, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rowing, Rugby Union and Rugby League, Sailing and Tennis.
Choral Scholarships
Total Worth £300 per year
Eligibility and Requirements students interested in singing
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Other Details The primary role of the choir is to sing for services in the University Chapels, but also enjoy an avid concert portfolio as well as recording regularly and touring each year.