University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a leading higher education institution in the UK, placed in the top 15 universities in the UK according to the 2025 Complete University Guide league table and 11th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Exeter is also ranked Top 10 in the world by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, recognising the university's progress towards delivering the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. Dedicated to offering the highest quality teaching, the University of Exeter is proud to be one of only a few Russell Group institutions to receive a prestigious triple gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework review (TEF 2023).

Students coming to Exeter to study will combine world-class academics with an idyllic coastal lifestyle.

The university is spread across four campuses, all supporting safe and welcoming academic communities, plenty of green spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities. Located in the south west of the United Kingdom, the compact and friendly city of Exeter is home to the Streatham and St Luke's campuses and has a buzzing cultural scene and plenty to do. These campuses are just 2.5 hours away from London by train, and Bristol can be reached in under an hour. The university also has two campuses in Cornwall, including the vibrant Penryn Campus, which is nestled in 100 acres of gorgeously maintained Cornish countryside, just northwest of the waterside town of Falmouth.

One of the most notable features of life as an Exeter student is the wild, wonderful coastlines which are close at hand. With some of the best ocean landscapes in the UK just a short journey away, relaxing on a beach, going for a hike or riding the waves is always an option.

Exeter's academic community is over 30,000 strong, including more than 7,000 international students from 150 different nations around the world. It's a place where unforgettable memories are made, along with friends for life, with more than 400 clubs and societies and top-ranking sports teams making it incredibly easy to get involved.

The University of Exeter is a prestigious Russell Group university which maintains its position among UK and global rankings through a firm commitment to teaching excellence, academic rigour and research impact.

International students attending Exeter will be able to learn from many of the academic leaders in their field, using industry-standard processes and cutting-edge research facilities to train as the future change-makers in their sector.

The university has a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are ranked very highly for quality and student satisfaction, including:

• Accounting
• Computer science
• Data science
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Law
• Marketing
• Renewable energy
• And many more.

The full range of courses at Exeter can be found on the university's website, including information on the curriculum and learning outcomes for each programme.

Accessing life-changing education at Exeter has never been easier with a range of foundation and pathway programmes available through INTO University of Exeter. These are designed specifically for students who need to improve their English or academic English abilities, and are taught by ESL experts.

The University of Exeter is divided up into three distinct faculties, which together host all of the university's academic departments - in addition to a number of research institutes.

International students are able to explore a wide range of courses offered across:

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

• Computer Science
• Earth and Environmental Sciences (including the Camborne School of Mines)
• Ecology and Conservation
• Engineering
• Geography
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics and Astronomy

University of Exeter Business School

• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• Management

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

• Biosciences
• Health and Care Professions
• Psychology

University of Exeter Medical School

• Clinical and Biomedical Sciences
• Health and Community Sciences
• Public Health and Sport Sciences

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

• Arab and Islamic Studies
• Archaeology and History
• Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology
• Communications, Drama and Film
• English and Creative Writing
• Humanities and Social Sciences, Penryn (Cornwall)
• Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies
• Law School
• School of Education
• Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology

The University of Exeter welcomes international students to apply for courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, including taught and research qualifications.

Prospective students can consult the university website to find the UK entry requirements for courses they're interested in, before using the international student page to find equivalent grades for their home country.

Academic admissions criteria for each programme may vary depending on the subject of the course and the level of study. English requirements will also differ depending on the type of programme, so students should make sure to check this before submitting their application.

Students can submit scores from a range of English language tests to demonstrate evidence of their proficiency. For those who don't yet meet the required English language level, gaining the skills needed to progress onto a course at Exeter can be achieved by studying a pathway programme at INTO University of Exeter.

The University of Exeter is home to a range of world-class facilities. Whether it's contemporary learning and collaboration spaces, cutting-edge research technologies, industry-standard equipment and processes, or social spaces and food options, Exeter has it all.

Each of the university's four campuses – Streatham, St Luke's, Penryn and Truro – offer a unique blend of learning, lifestyle, and leisure facilities. No matter which campus students find themselves in, they can be assured of a great range of sports facilities, places to eat and drink, private and collaborate study spaces, and world-class academic facilities.

Students will be able to benefit from various subject-specific academic facilities, furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and teaching technologies that allow them to train at the cutting edge of their field. These include facilities like the Aquatic Resources Centre, which hosts a suite of analytical labs, 14 aquaria and high-end imaging units, or the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), which is equipped with excellent engineering laboratory facilities for the specific study of renewable energy generation.

The university's campuses are also home to 24/7 libraries, dedicated IT help desks, career and wellbeing support spaces, and plenty of green space to explore.

The University of Exeter provides international students with access to a huge range of scholarship and funding opportunities, no matter whether they're an undergraduate or postgraduate learner. In fact, the university has a total of over GBP 5 million in scholarships available for students paying international fees.

There are a variety of award types, with the majority offering partial assistance in the form of tuition fee discounts or direct payments to students to cover lifestyle and other education costs. Each funding option has its own eligibility criteria and application process, so interested students should consult the relevant pages for their chosen scholarship or award before applying.

There are department- and course-specific scholarships, grants and awards. There are also specific scholarships available to students depending on their nationality.

The university's funding database is a great place to start browsing for relevant scholarships, grants or other awards.

In addition to scholarships and grants, international students can also consider part-time work as another way to support themselves financially. The university's Career Zone can help students find and secure job opportunities.

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University of Exeter provides scholarship and funding opportunities, which prospective students can discover through the university website and check their eligibility.

The University of Exeter continuously invests in building new facilities, services and spaces for students and staff - ensuring that it remains a contemporary, modern university for the students of tomorrow.

One of the foremost developments is the creation of an immersive ecosystem of makerspaces, dedicated to enhancing entrepreneurship and digital innovation in engineering. Students will be able to use cutting-edge technologies and collaborative spaces develop themselves in areas like design thinking, gamification, robotic and digital simulation, 3D printing and prototyping.

Recent makerspaces include the Creative Quadrant, located at the university's Streatham Campus Business School, as well as an Engineering and Digital Makerspace on the same campus. Connecting these spaces through established facilities, such as the innovative Digital Humanities Lab, unlocks new teaching and research methods that push well beyond the traditional lecture and seminar approach.

The new Centre for Resilience Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) is another recent Streatham campus development. This purpose-built, trans-disciplinary research centre is a conduit for innovative research into the water sector. With high-quality laboratory facilities and collaborative spaces, researchers, academics and industry partners are using this new space to tackle the most pressing issues facing global water security today.

At the university's Cornwall Campus in Penryn, work will soon be starting on a new facility designed to expand its Sustainable Futures research and teaching, an area of expertise within the university. The new three-storey facility will provide additional space for innovation, creativity, collaboration and community.

Other developments include increased capacity at the university's wellbeing services centre at the Streatham Campus, a new multi-faith centre featuring inclusive and flexible spaces, and redevelopment of a number of student residence accommodation.