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.
About Exeter
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.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each) for most programmes; 7.0 for some humanities and law |
| Intakes | September; January (selected postgraduate) |
| Undergraduate fees | £24,000 to £31,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | £25,000 to £34,000 a year |
| Application fee | None |
| Deposit | £2,000 for postgraduate taught programmes |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Finance and Investment | Postgraduate | 1 year | £32,500 | Sep |
| MSc Data Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £29,500 | Sep |
| LLM International Commercial Law | Postgraduate | 1 year | £27,000 | Sep |
| BSc (Hons) Economics | Undergraduate | 3 years | £25,500 | Sep |
| MSc Marketing | Postgraduate | 1 year | £28,500 | Sep |
| BA (Hons) Business and Management | Undergraduate | 3 years | £25,500 | Sep |
| MSc Renewable Energy Engineering (Penryn) | Postgraduate | 1 year | £29,000 | Sep |
Campus and student life
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.
Questions about Exeter
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.
Interested in Exeter?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.