University of Exeter

Overview

The University of Exeter offers exciting courses in the beautiful and historic surroundings of South West England. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities, Exeter combines excellence in teaching and research with an outstanding student experience. Exeter is one of the few Russell Group institutions to have received a prestigious triple gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) review.

Exeter welcomes over 30,000 students from more than 150 countries to four friendly campuses: Streatham and St Luke’s in Exeter, Devon, and Penryn and Truro in Cornwall. These locations offer inspiring, safe environments where you will soon feel at home.

Whichever campus you choose, the University is committed to making your student experience the best it can be. There's plenty to keep you entertained with bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, and music venues. You’ll also find world-class sports facilities for beginners and athletes alike. Exeter is the number one sports university in the south of England and Wales, and frequently finishes top five in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings.

In an era of unprecedented change, the University is transforming how they educate the brightest young minds to shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Exeter School of Law

An Exeter Law degree delivers a rigorous understanding of legal principles and examines law in different theoretical and social contexts, constantly keeping an eye on regional and global developments. Exeter students gain experience of studying Law in applied settings through community legal projects, pro bono work and mooting. Canadian students who take an LLB programme at Exeter can return to practice in Canada by applying for admission to a law society in a Canadian jurisdiction and taking exams through the National Committee for Accreditation (NCA).

University of Exeter Business School

The University of Exeter Business School was named Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2022. It is also a member of an elite group of business schools globally to hold ‘triple crown’ status, with accreditations from the three leading accreditation bodies: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. With business having a crucial role to play in tackling the global climate emergency, Exeter’s research, education and partnerships have a major focus on the core areas of expertise in Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Leadership and Technological Transformation. The Business School uses insight and expertise to redefine the role of business globally and to teach students how to use sustainable and responsible business principles to become successful leaders.

Services

The International Student Support Office can help students with issues such as visas, bank accounts and settling in at the beginning of the term. They also support and share information about cultural events on campus throughout the year such as Diwali, Thanksgiving, Lunar New Year and Christmas.

All students are assigned a personal tutor who is there to support you with personal development, academic progress and welfare. Exeter also offers a Global Chums Mentor Scheme which matches new students with a current second- or third-year student to give you advice on living in the UK and to help you during your first year.

INTO University of Exeter provides preparatory English courses for international students looking to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For students already studying at the University, the in-sessional team offers free English language skills development courses and workshops to improve and develop English skills for academic study and life in the UK.

The University is dedicated to ensuring that studying for a degree remains accessible to the brightest minds of the future, regardless of financial background. More than £5 million worth of scholarships are available for international undergraduate and postgraduate students applying for degrees starting in 2024.

Rankings

• 11th in the Times University Guide 2024
• 18th in the Guardian University Guide 2024
• 169th in QS World University Rankings 2025
• 177th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
• 151-200th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, more than 99% of the University of Exeter's research was rated as being of international quality* and 12 subjects were in the Top 10 for world-leading impact.

The University is also proud to have been ranked top 10 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Impact Rankings, which measure institutions’ progress towards delivering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As well as gaining a 10th place overall ranking, Exeter was ranked first in the world for leading the way on Clean Water and Sanitation.

*Research rated 4* + 3* + 2* in REF 2021

Accommodation

Accommodation is guaranteed for all new unaccompanied international students who accept an offer and apply for accommodation by the deadline. There is a wide range of catered and self-catered accommodation, with studio flats and shared houses available. All are within 20 minutes’ walk of the nearest campus. Self-catered accommodation is generally arranged in flats of three to twelve people with a shared kitchen and communal area. Private rented accommodation is available through landlords or private halls of residence.