University Guide
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university with campuses in Devon and Cornwall. Its main campus is in the historic city of Exeter, and this highly regarded, research-led institution has around 30,000 students. Founded in 1955, it has historical roots stretching back to the nineteenth century.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of Exeter.
Rankings
The University is ranked 136th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 placed Exeter joint 20th in the world, including 16th globally for Clean Water and Sanitation and 14th for Climate Action.
Employability
The University Career Zone assists students with career planning from deciding on a job to seeing how far your degree can take you and then with applications as well. Also on offer are different Employability Schemes, and assistance with casual jobs, graduate jobs and internships.
Fees
The standard fee for UK Home undergraduates starting in 2027/28 is £10,050 per year, with reduced fees for full-year study-abroad and industry placements. Eligible BMBS Medicine students may receive NHS funding for their final-year tuition fees. International undergraduate fees for 2027 entry range from £25,700 per year for subjects including Accounting, Finance, Business and Management, and Economics, to £49,300 for BMBS Medicine. Specific prices and any subsequent changes can be found here.
Bursaries
Accommodation
The University offers catered and self-catered accommodation in Exeter, with shared kitchens or studio kitchen facilities depending on the residence. Catered rooms are also available at Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall.
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Students' Union
The university has a Students’ Union in Cornwall which runs societies, sports, a committees hub, fundraising and volunteering. However the main Students’ Guild is in Exeter, with its own societies around academics, charities, fitness, hobbies, employability.
Famous for
Alumni include Caroline Lucas, Ameenah Gurib, J.K Rowling, and Zara Tindall.
News
In October 2026, the University received the highest possible rating for local growth and regeneration in the Knowledge Exchange Framework. The assessment recognised Exeter’s work with businesses, public services and communities, and how its research and expertise contribute to the regional economy.
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“With cobbled streets, Medieval and Georgian buildings, as well as a towering gothic cathedral, Exeter is home to thousands of students. Despite being a campus university, students spend as much time in the bustling city centre as they do in the library, whether that’s partying in one of the many bars, or studying in an independent coffee shop.”
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