University of Exeter
Exeter is a Russell Group university with a consistent top-15 place in UK league tables, a beautiful hillside campus in one of England's safest cities, and a second campus in Cornwall focused on environment and sustainability.
Exeter is a Russell Group university with a consistent top-15 place in UK league tables, a beautiful hillside campus in one of England's safest cities, and a second campus in Cornwall focused on environment and sustainability.
It is known for business, law, economics, environmental science, psychology, English and sport science, and it holds TEF Gold for teaching. The Streatham campus is often described as one of the most attractive in the country.
The university is strong on graduate outcomes and has a reputation for a well-organised international welcome, with a dedicated pre-arrival programme.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
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Popular courses at Exeter
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MSc Finance and Investment
MSc Data Science
LLM International Commercial Law
BSc (Hons) Economics
MSc Marketing
BA (Hons) Business and Management
MSc Renewable Energy Engineering (Penryn)
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at Exeter
Student life
A safe cathedral city, Dartmoor and the Devon coast within reach, and a large, active students' guild.
Accommodation
Guaranteed university accommodation for international first-years applying by the deadline.
Facilities
The Forum learning hub, a business school with a trading floor, sports park and the Living Systems Institute.
Careers
Graduates recruited by the big four, law firms, the civil service and finance; strong internship schemes.
Where Exeter teaches
Streatham
Main hillside campus in Exeter with the Forum, library and most departments.
St Luke's
Medicine, sport and education a mile from Streatham.
Penryn (Cornwall)
Environment, ecology, mining and renewable energy near Falmouth.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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How highly ranked is Exeter?
Consistently in the UK top 15 and the world top 150, with TEF Gold for teaching quality.
What are Exeter's entry requirements?
AAB to A*AA at A level or equivalent for undergraduate; a 2:1 honours degree or 60 to 65 percent for postgraduate.
Is Exeter expensive?
Tuition is at the higher end for the UK, but living costs in Exeter are moderate at £1,000 to £1,300 a month.
Does Exeter offer scholarships?
Yes, Global Excellence Scholarships of £5,000 to £10,000 for international students across many programmes.
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