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Exeter

Overview

  • Population

    135,000

  • Universities

    1

  • Summer / Winter Temperature

    Summer: 18°C–23°C / Winter: 3°C–9°C

Why study at Exeter

Exeter is a historic, picturesque cathedral city in Devon in the South West of England along the River Exe, celebrated for its 900-year-old Roman Norman Cathedral (Exeter Cathedral), historic Quayside, Roman city walls, and close proximity to Dartmoor National Park and the Jurassic Coast (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Voted consistently as one of the best and safest cities to live and study in the UK, Exeter is the home of the prestigious University of Exeter (founded in 1851 by royal charter, elite member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, ranked #153 globally in the QS World University Rankings and top 12 in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide with over 30,000 students). The university's flagship Streatham Campus is officially recognized as a registered botanical garden and one of the most stunning parkland university campuses in the UK. The University of Exeter is globally acclaimed for the University of Exeter Business School (Triple Crown accredited - AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, top 10 in the UK for Finance, Management, and Economics), Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (ranked #1 in the UK for climate change research and meteorology with the UK Met Office global headquarters in Exeter), Camborne School of Mines (CSM - world-famous for mining, critical minerals, and renewable energy engineering), Department of Computer Science & Data Science, and the University of Exeter Medical School. Degrees are taught 100% in English within the UK higher education system. International students benefit from an elite Russell Group education, generous Global Excellence Scholarships, safe outdoor lifestyle, and direct UK Student Visa (CAS) support with 2-year Graduate Route work visa.

Fees

Tuition fees in Exeter for international undergraduate students at the University of Exeter (Russell Group - #153 QS) range between £23,500 and £28,800 per academic year for Business Management, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, and Environmental Sciences, while undergraduate Medicine (BMBS) is approximately £44,000 per year. The university offers substantial international merit scholarships such as the University of Exeter Global Excellence Scholarship awarding £5,000 to £10,000 per year of study. Postgraduate Master's degrees range from £21,500 to £31,000 per year (at Exeter Business School). Modern on-campus university student residences (Exeter Birks Grange Village, Lafrowda, Holland Hall, Duryard) cost between £550 and £950 per month (inclusive of all utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi), while private rental student flats and shared houses in Mount Pleasant, St David's, and Pennsylvania range from £500 to £920 per month. General monthly living expenses range between £750 and £1,250.

Cost of Living

CategoryCost (Pound sterling)
University on-campus residence (Exeter Birks Grange Village / Lafrowda - monthly inclusive)£750
Rent, 1-bed private flat in Exeter City Centre / High Street / Quayside£1,000
Rent, 1-bed flat / shared room in Mount Pleasant / St David's / Pennsylvania (near Streatham campus)£700
Utilities (heating, electricity, gas, water - private flat)£165
Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - BT/Virgin/Jurassic Fibre)£35
Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - EE/Vodafone/O2/Three)£19
Monthly public transport & Stagecoach South West / UNI bus student pass (Route UNI connecting campus & city)£48
Monthly grocery & student dining budget (Tesco / Sainsbury's / Waitrose / ALDI)£330
Coffee / Beverage in café near Exeter Forum / Cathedral Green£4
Cinema ticket (Exeter Picturehouse / Odeon Exeter - student discount)£10

Admission requirements

  • Academic Qualifications & UCAS / Direct University Portal

    Certified secondary school graduation certificate (A-Levels, IB, High School Diploma, or recognized Foundation Year) or Bachelor's degree with official transcripts translated into English, submitted via UCAS (The University of Exeter requires AAA–AAB for Business, Computer Science, and Engineering).

  • English Language Proficiency (IELTS Academic / PTE / TOEFL iBT)

    IELTS Academic (minimum 6.5 with 6.0 in each subscore; 7.0 for Medicine and Law), PTE Academic (65–70+), or TOEFL iBT (90–100+).

Student Visa

International non-UK students require a UK Student Visa. The University of Exeter issues the electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) upon acceptance of offer and tuition deposit payment. Applicants submit the CAS statement, proof of financial maintenance funds (minimum £1,023 per month for up to 9 months outside London), and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for full NHS healthcare coverage. Graduates qualify for the 2-year UK Graduate Route post-study work visa.

How to Study

1

Choose your degree program at University of Exeter (Russell Group #153 QS - Triple Crown Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Mining Engineering, Medicine, Climate Sciences).

2

Submit your application via UCAS or the direct university international portal with academic transcripts and English test scores.

3

Receive your official Offer Letter and Global Excellence Scholarship award, then pay the tuition fee deposit.

4

The university issues your electronic Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

5

Apply for your UK Student Visa online and attend your biometric appointment at VFS Global / TLScontact.

6

Fly to London Heathrow (LHR - direct 2-hour GWR train from London Paddington to Exeter St David's) or Bristol Airport (BRS - 60 min train), check into your residence hall in Lafrowda, and attend Freshers' Week.