Welcome to the University of Exeter. Based in the South West of the UK, we are a thriving, international learning and research community situated in one of the country’s most beautiful coastal regions and just 2.5 hours from London.
Our students enjoy an outstanding university experience, and we are consistently ranked highly for student satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2023). We are also one of the very few top UK universities to be both a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-led institutions and have a triple Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
We offer a range of research-led undergraduate and postgraduate programmes taught by world-leading experts. Find out more about studying at Exeter.
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Ranked 153rd in the world 1
11th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
Ranked Top 10 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in six out of seven themes 2
#2 safest place to live, Devon and Cornwall are amongst the safest places in England and Wales 3
1 QS World University Rankings 2023 2 National Student Survey 2023 3 Office for National Statistics, 2024
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Join our global community
Our consistently high national and international rankings* attract top students from over 150 countries, giving you access to a variety of cultures, new ideas and friendships. We welcome students across the globe and are proud of our diverse and supportive community.
We believe that financial circumstances shouldn’t stand in the way of your education, and therefore offer a variety of bursaries and scholarships to our prospective and current students, including over £5 million in scholarships for international students.
Explore our engaging blogs, where students’ share their unique experiences and perspectives of studying here.
*11th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, 153rd in the world in QS World University Rankings 2024
A location like no other
Our welcoming and inclusive campuses are set within the stunning natural scenery of Devon and Cornwall, which are amongst the safest places in live in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics, 2024). Based in Exeter, we have our Streatham Campus and St Luke’s Campus and in Cornwall, we have the Penryn Campus.
Beyond our vibrant cities and towns, we are surrounded by national parks, beaches, nature reserves and heritage sites, with an exciting year-round cultural scene. Explore many of Devon and Cornwall’s historical towns with bustling cafes and quirky independent shops, with great transport links to bigger cities like Bristol and London.
Our University accommodation gives you the opportunity to meet people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures who are on a variety of degree programmes, especially our accommodation in Penryn, where you will be sharing with Falmouth University students.
The best way to get a feel for our amazing campuses and our facilities are at one of our Open Days. However, if you're unable to visit us in person, take a look at our campus tour videos.
What our students say
Joshua from the UK, studying BA Politics and International Relations
Campus: Penryn
"I had a personal relationship with my lecturers, which meant I wasn’t put off asking them for tips on how to improve my work, in fact they encouraged it! Intimate lecture and seminar groups mean lecturers have the time and capacity to offer tailored advice.
The community feeling at Penryn helps foster academic and career advice, and I left the university a more rounded individual than when I arrived because of it."
Kennedy from the USA, studying BSc Business and Management
Campus: Streatham
“I feel so at home at Exeter and really love living here. It’s the perfect size and not so big you can’t find other students but not so small that there’s nothing going on. There’s always things to do and it’s easy to have a good time. I also love the location as it’s close to Bristol and London really easy to get to by train. You can also drive out and be in countryside or go to the beach and surf. I love it and I’ve never lived so close to the beach before - it’s only 30 mins on the train.”
Jack from the UK, studying MSc International Management
Campus: Streatham
“Exeter is a brilliant city. The campus is a perfect distance that you’re not in the middle of the city centre for it to be too busy, nor is it too far away for it to be in the middle of nowhere.
Exeter has countless number of activities for you to do whilst you’re here such as indoor pools, outdoor pools, cinemas, a town centre full of amazing shops and restaurants and a wonderful quay that is a must on a summer's day! Exeter is also very close to awesome beaches such as Exmouth or Dawlish and is close to big cities such as Bristol or more residential areas such as Salcombe or Cornwall.”
Phuong from Vietnam, studying MSc Business Analytics
Campus: Streatham
“It was such an honour for me to receive the Global Excellence award from Exeter. I felt like I had something to contribute to the university as a student, not only on an educational level, but on a professional level too. It helped me a lot with my financial budget which enabled me to have a better education.”
Ishita from India, studying BSc Psychology
Campus: Streatham
“You can ask the Career Zone for advice for what to do in your future and they will help you come up with a roadmap and what are some of the steps you can take to benefit your future. They also help you think about combining your interests with your degree and how this can relate to possible career paths that you can take with your degree and skillset.
The Career Zone can also help you get a placement, internships and graduate jobs by helping you with your CV or setting up a mock interview to practise your interview skills.”
Kara from the USA, studying MSc Marine Environmental Management
Campus: Penryn
“My background isn’t in marine science, so it was initially daunting starting the course and feeling like I may not be able to keep up, however, I’ve found most of the course materials to be accessible and clearly taught. Both my peers and professors have been very supportive and when I’ve emailed my professors with questions, they’ve never made me feel like I’m asking a stupid question.
At 35 I’m also a mature student and older than a lot of my peers on the course, but I’ve never been made to feel like an outsider or the older one.”
Zachary from Hong Kong, studying BSc Economics and Finance with an Industrial Experience
Campus: Streatham
“During my first year, I stayed in Lafrowda which is often the first choice among students as it is five minutes away from campus. Living in Lafrowda made me feel like being a part of a community as I managed to meet people that are really nice and friendly.
The most important part for me as an international student is to have as many different encounters as possible, whether this is the people you meet or the practices of your flatmates.”
Find out more about your accommodation options in Exeter or Cornwall.
Sam from the UK, studying PGCE Secondary Biology and Psychology
Campus: St Luke’s
“I’ve spent most of my life in South East of England, so one of my favourite things about the course was living in Exeter. I love my running, so getting some runs on Dartmoor in, was an awesome experience.
I think my favourite thing was having a really good quality course that was structured in a way that both challenged you but also where you felt supported. For example, my mentors tested me on my lessons and asked me questions on them. It was better to be embarrassed then instead of in front of 25 kids!”
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Our latest posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram give you an insight into life at the University of Exeter. We also have our Exeter Uni Life Instagram account where students take over the account each week. To get a feel for life on our Penryn Campus, follow our University of Exeter Cornwall Instagram.
