University of Exeter
A unique university experience located in the South West
About the institution
We offer world-class education and research with outstanding student satisfaction in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK. We’re committed to working with our students to make the world greener, healthier, and fairer.
Top 150 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
Top 15 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and the Complete University Guide 2025
92% of graduates in or due to start employment or further study fifteen months after graduation
Our Business School is 'triple crown' accredited (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA)
A Russell Group university, committed to maintaining the very best research, and an outstanding teaching and learning experience
#1 sports university in the south of England and Wales, and we consistently finish top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
TEF 2023 Gold rating
High student satisfaction rates, with a vibrant student community and numerous clubs, societies, and activities. Over 400 clubs and societies covering a wide range of interests and hobbies.
A location like no other with beautiful, green campuses in Devon and Cornwall, we offer a unique opportunity to study in one of the most stunning parts of the UK. Our campuses offer a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities, but there’s plenty more to explore on the doorstep – including beautiful beaches, spectacular countryside, and exciting culture, food and arts.
Number of Undergraduate Students
21500
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Lectures can have up to around 250+ students in the largest ones. Most seminar groups (smaller class based learning) tend to have around 12-18 students in. Each student is allocated a personal tutor when they arrive.
Size of Instituition
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Campus Style
Our high quality education is offered in a safe, supportive and friendly environment at our campuses
Education Model
Employability-driven and student-focused teaching
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes, some courses only
Are there study abroad options?
Yes, some courses only. Strong international outlook with numerous partnerships and exchange programmes
Cost of Tuition
IB Grade Requirements
Depends on programmes
UFP Grade Requirements
Some programmes 80%
Subjects
World Top 200
UK Top 20
Exeter is one of the top universities in the world
The University is ranked 153rd in the latest (2024) QS World University Rankings.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024 ranked us top 10in the world, and as a leader in the following SDGs:
1st globally for Clean Water and Sanitation – SDG 6
6th globally for Life Below Water – SDG 14
=7th globally for Responsible Consumption and Production – SDG 12
12th globally for Climate Action – SDG 13
Top 20 globally for Zero Hunger – SDG 2
We are 7th in the UK, 10th in Europe and 38th in the world in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2024, when the quality of publications is taken into account ("PP top 10%" - percentage of outputs in the top 10% most-cited). The Leiden Ranking offers key insights into the scientific performance of more than 1,400 major universities worldwide.
Exeter is a top UK university, according to the main higher education league tables
Each league table ranks more than 100 UK higher education institutions.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 ranked Exeter as 11th in the UK, and named the University as runner-up in the prestigious University of the year award for the second year running.
This year’s Guardian league table (2024) lists Exeter in 18th position out of 122 higher education institutions.
The Complete University Guide (2024) published in the Independent lists Exeter in 15th place.
The Queen's Anniversary Prize
The University has four times been awarded a prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize. The most recent award was made in 2020 to a team of scientists who have exposed the devastating effect that plastics pollution has on the health of humans and wildlife. It is the fourth Prize won by the University.
Accounting & Finance | World Top 300 | |
Accounting & Finance | UK Top 10 | |
Accounting & Finance | World Top 300 | |
African & Middle Eastern Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Agriculture & Forestry | World Top 200 | |
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 100 | |
Anthropology | UK Top 20 | |
Archaeology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | UK Top 10 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | UK Top 20 | |
Biomedical Science | UK Top 20 | |
Business & Management Studies | World Top 300 | |
Business & Management Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Civil & Structural Engineering | World Top 200 | |
Civil Engineering | UK Top 30 | |
Classics | UK Top 10 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 50 | |
Communication & Media Studies | World Top 200 | |
Computer Science | UK Top 20 | |
Dance, Drama & Cinematics | UK Top 10 | |
Earth & Marine Science | World Top 50 | |
Economics | UK Top 20 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 300 | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
English | UK Top 20 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 50 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 50 | |
French | UK Top 10 | |
General Engineering | UK Top 10 | |
Geography | World Top 50 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 20 | |
Geology | UK Top 10 | |
Geology | World Top 50 | |
Geophysics | World Top 50 | |
German | UK Top 10 | |
History | UK Top 10 | |
History | World Top 100 | |
Hospitality & Leisure Management | World Top 200 | |
Law | UK Top 20 | |
Law & Legal Studies | World Top 200 | |
Marketing | UK Top 10 | |
Mathematics | World Top 300 | |
Mathematics | UK Top 20 | |
Mechanical Engineering | UK Top 20 | |
Medical Technology & Bioengineering | UK Top 10 | |
Medicine | UK Top 30 | |
Medicine | World Top 300 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 200 | |
Nursing | World Top 100 | |
Nursing & Midwifery | UK Top 30 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 200 | |
Philosophy | World Top 100 | |
Philosophy | UK Top 10 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 20 | |
Physics and Astronomy | World Top 300 | |
Politics | UK Top 20 | |
Politics | World Top 100 | |
Psychology | UK Top 10 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Sociology | UK Top 20 | |
Sociology | World Top 200 | |
Sports Science | UK Top 10 | |
Sports-Related Subjects | World Top 50 | |
Theology & Religious Studies | UK Top 10 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Bio-Veterinary/Animal Science
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Financial Mathematics | Mathematics |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
Hospitality Leisure and Tourism | Business |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Manufacturing | Engineering |
Marketing | Business |
Materials Science | Engineering |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Medicine (Undergraduate)
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Operational Research
| Mathematics |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Radiography
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Zoology
| Sciences |