University of Exeter

Exeter

Location: Seaside, City, Rural

About us

At the University of Exeter, we offer a range of courses in the beautiful and historic surroundings of South West England.

A member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities, we're one of only a few Russell Group institutions to have been awarded triple gold by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023). We are also home to some of the country’s top researchers, with more than 99% of our research rated as being of international quality (REF 2021)*.

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

With superb links to thousands of international, national and regional businesses, we are in the top 10 universities most targeted by top UK employers ('The Graduate Market in 2024', High Fliers Research).

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

What makes us different

Our strategy

Our vision is to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis, make key breakthroughs to transform human health and wellbeing and lead the progress towards creating a fair, socially just and inclusive society.

We combine teaching excellence with high student satisfaction and world-class research in our commitment to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners, and to the world around us.

Your experience

Our students can choose from over 400 sports clubs and societies across our four campuses, meaning there really is something for everyone. We’re committed to supporting students from all backgrounds and communities to build an inclusive learning environment.

We offer guaranteed university accommodation for first year undergraduate students* and dedicated welfare support 24/7, which means you have support available around the clock, should you need it.

*Who choose Exeter as their firm choice.