University profile
University of Exeter
Exeter, South West, United Kingdom
Russell Group
About
Why study at University of Exeter?
The University of Exeter is a research-intensive Russell Group university in south-west England, established by royal charter in 1955 from earlier colleges in Exeter. It teaches across four campuses in Devon and Cornwall and is known for business and economics, law, medicine, sport and health sciences, and environmental and climate research based in Cornwall.
At a glance
University of Exeter in numbers
- 340Courses to apply to
- 4Campuses
- 1955Founded
- #136QS World Ranking 2027
- #157THE World Ranking 2027
- £25k–£30kTypical first-year fee
- #16Guardian 2027
- #23THE REF ranking 2021
- 30,000Students
- #20THE Impact 2026
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340 courses across 3 study levels. Fees are for the first year.
Rankings
How it ranks
#136
QS World University Rankings 2027
#157
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#16
The Guardian University Guide 2027
#23
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
#20
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Streatham Campus
The largest campus, set in landscaped grounds on a hillside above Exeter city centre, with the main library, students' guild and most academic departments.
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St Luke's Campus
A smaller campus nearer Exeter city centre used mainly for medicine, nursing, allied health and sport and health sciences.
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Penryn Campus
A campus in Cornwall near Falmouth, shared with Falmouth University, focused on environmental science, geography, mining and renewable energy.
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Truro Campus
A clinical site at the Knowledge Spa next to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, used by medicine and health students in Cornwall.
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Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Exeter Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
- Exeter Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate Taught)
- University of Exeter Undergraduate Country Scholarships
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
- Chevening Scholarships
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