University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #136
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 29,700
- International students
- 23%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1955
Overview
The University of Exeter, founded in 1955 via Royal Charter (with roots to 1855), is a public research-intensive Russell Group university located in Exeter, Devon, UK. It operates four campuses: Streatham and St Luke's in Exeter, and Penryn and Truro in Cornwall. With 29,700 students from over 150 countries and 7,360 staff, it is among the UK's leading universities. Exeter holds TEF Gold for teaching excellence and is ranked 136th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 11th in the Complete University Guide 2027, and top 20 globally for UN Sustainable Development Goals progress. It offers over 200 undergraduate courses and a wide range of masters and PhD programmes across humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, medicine and law. Exeter supports students with a broad range of scholarships, bursaries, and guaranteed on-campus accommodation. The university is a member of the Russell Group and is committed to social mobility, sustainability and global research impact.
Fields of study
- Accounting and Finance
- Anthropology
- Arab and Islamic Studies
- Archaeology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biosciences
- Business and Management
- Classics and Ancient History
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Drama
- Ecology and Conservation
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Marine Science
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media and Communications
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Mining Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics and Astronomy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Security Studies
- Sociology
- Sports Science
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£20,000 – £38,000 / year
From about $25,400 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Digital and Technology Solutions (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Digital Marketing Integrated Degree Apprenticeship (BSc) (opens in a new tab)Online | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc Conservation and Biodiversity (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.