At the University of Exeter, we offer exciting
courses in beautiful and historic surroundings in South West England. As a
member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading research universities,
we combine excellence in teaching and research with an outstanding student
experience.
- #101 Ranking
- 221 Masters
- 1,412 Academic Staff
- 22,740 Students
- 6,367 Students (int'l)
- 12,280 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- We have excellent teaching and research facilities and laboratories for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine, as well as others.
- Our research is at the heart of what we do and is making a difference across the world.
- The University of Exeter has always been among the leaders for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (59)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- LL.M. Commercial Law
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Res. Economics (Pathway to PhD)
- M.Res. Finance (Pathway to PhD)
- M.Sc. Finance and Investment
- M.Sc. Finance and Management
- M.Sc. Finance and Marketing
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- M.Res. Global Political Economy
- MSc/PgDip Human Resource Management
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.Sc. International Business
- LL.M. Law and Business
- Postgraduate Certificate Leading Clinical Research Delivery
- M.Res. Management
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Public Policy
Social Sciences (55)
- M.A. Advanced Arabic
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.Res. Critical Human Geographies
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Res. Economics (Pathway to PhD)
- M.Sc. Experimental Archaeology
- M.Res. Finance (Pathway to PhD)
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- MSc by Research Geography
- M.Sc. Global Governance
- M.Res. Global Political Economy
- M.A. Gulf Studies
- M.A. Kurdish Studies
- M.A. Middle East Politics
- M.A. Middle East Studies
- M.Res. Middle East Studies
- M.A. Palestine Studies
- M.A. Political Thought
- M.Res. Politics
- M.Res. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology (Conversion)
- M.Sc. Psychology (Conversion)
- M.Sc. Public Policy
- M.A. Roman Archaeology
- M.Res. Social Research
- M.A. Society and Culture
- M.Res. Socio-Legal Research
Medicine & Health (42)
- M.Sc. Animal Behaviour
- M.A. Anthrozoology
- M.Sc. Clinical Education
- M.Sc. Clinical Pharmacy
- M.Sc. Extreme Medicine
- M.Sc. Genomic Medicine
- M.Sc. Health Data Science
- M.Sc. Health Research Methods
- M.Res. Health and Wellbeing
- MPhil/PhD/MSc by Res Healthcare and Medicine
- Practice Certificate Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
- M.Res. Medical Imaging
- M.Sc. Medical Mycology
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Res. Nursing Research
- M.Sc. Pathogen Evolution
- M.Res. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology (Conversion)
- M.Sc. Psychology (Conversion)
- MPH Public Health
- MPH Public Health
- M.Res. Social Research
- M.Res. Sport and Health Sciences
- MS Surgery
Humanities (31)
- M.A. Advanced Arabic
- M.A. Advanced Arabic
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. Creative Writing
- MA by Research English Studies
- M.Sc. Experimental Archaeology
- M.A. Gulf Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A. Islamic Studies
- M.A. Kurdish Studies
- M.A. Medieval Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Roman Archaeology
- M.A. Theatre Practice
- M.A. Theology
- M.A. Translation Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (28)
- M.Sc. Exploration Geology
- MSc by Research Geography
- MSc by Research Geology
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Minerals Processing
- M.Sc. Mining Geology
- M.Sc. Sustainable Development
- M.Res. Sustainable Futures
Engineering & Technology (23)
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- MSc by Research Engineering
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Minerals Processing
- MSc/PgDip Mining Engineering
- M.Sc. Mining Geology
- M.Sc. Sustainable Development
- M.Res. Sustainable Futures
- M.Sc. Water Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (23)
- M.Res. Advanced Biological Sciences
- MSc by Research Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- M.A. Food Studies
- M.Sc. Genomic Medicine
- MPhil/PhD Mathematics
- M.Res. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Res. Physics
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Computer Science & IT (22)
- MSc by Research Computer Science
- M.Sc. Cyber Security Analytics
- M.Sc. Data Science
- MSc by Research Geography
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Health Data Science
- M.Sc. Statistics
Education & Training (20)
- M.Sc. Clinical Education
- M.Res. Critical Human Geographies
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Education (Online)
- M.Sc. Educational Research
- M.Sc. Health Research Methods
- Postgraduate Certificate Leading Clinical Research Delivery
- M.Res. Psychology
- M.Sc. Psychology (Conversion)
- M.Res. Socio-Legal Research
Law (11)
- LL.M. Commercial Law
- LL.M. Graduate Law
- LL.M. International Law
- MA by Research Law Law
- LL.M. Law and Business
- LL.M. Laws
- M.Res. Socio-Legal Research
Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
- MA by Research Drama
- M.A. Theatre Practice
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- M.Res. Sport and Health Sciences
- M.Sc. Sports Management
Journalism & Media (4)
- M.A. Publishing
- M.A. Translation Studies
About
History
The University of Exeter has been dedicated to discovery and changing lives through education since 1851 when the Exeter Schools of Art and Science were founded. In 1922 we became the University College of the South West, receiving our Charter in 1955, achieving full university status and becoming the University of Exeter.
Education
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.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate, masters and research degrees across 40 subjects, taught by world-leading academics. We are one of the world’s Top 150 universities according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 and have a 5 Stars global rating from QS.
Research
Our research is at the heart of what we do and is making a difference across the world. We unite expertise from across our academic disciplines, breaking down barriers to create innovative solutions to complex, global challenges.
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework showed that we are doing more research, of better quality, with a bigger impact on the world than ever before. Our world-leading research impact grew more than any other Russell Group university, more than 99% or our research was rated of international quality* and 12 of our subjects were in the Top 10 for world-leading impact.**
* Research rated 4* + 3* + 2* in REF 2021
** Based on ranking for 4* impact in REF 2021
Career
Our students come from all kinds of backgrounds and have gone on to be politicians, pop stars, activists, scientists, entrepreneurs, judges, writers and more. We will help you gain the skills and experience to compete in the global job market or go on to Masters or PhD study – whichever you want to do.
Our degrees are designed to stimulate creativity, entrepreneurship, a global outlook, leadership, teamwork, analytical skills, resilience and imagination – all qualities employers are looking for. We offer a range of innovative employability programmes – run both in curriculum and extra-curricular, such as Grand Challenges, the Exeter Award and Professional Pathways and others.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101 50
2021
151
2020
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
137 6
2022
143 31
2021
174
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
152 11
2022
163 1
2021
164
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
163 -14
2022
149 15
2021
164
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Your health, safety and wellbeing is important and now more than ever you need to take care of yourself and look after your mental health. We have a wide range of wellbeing services and resources which are available in a safe and accessible way, including mental health support.
We offer a range of support services at all our campuses such as:
· Personal tutor
· Disability support
· Childcare
· Religious provision
· Impartial advice
· Emotional and mental health support
· Students’ Guild and SU student advice services
Housing services
It’s important to have somewhere to call home when you go to university. Whether you want catered or self-catered, on or off campus, we have dedicated accommodation to suit you on all our campuses. Wherever you choose, living in university accommodation is a great way to expand your world by meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures, studying different subjects.
Our accommodation website for our Exeter campuses and Penryn Campus gives you full details of all our residences, and can guide you through how to choose where you want to live. We regularly update our accommodation blog with advice and stories about student living.
Library services
We have dedicated libraries on all our campuses, and our Streatham and Penryn libraries are open 24/7 during term time. We have 1.2million e-books and 1million print books across our campuses as well as thousands of other digital resources, and our collections are expanding all the time.
ICT services
From the mobile app and student portal – where you can access your timetable, email, library account and much more – to our highspeed wired and wireless network across our campuses and halls of residence, we make sure you have all the IT support you need to succeed.
We offer a high-quality digital learning experience, providing the flexibility to study wherever you are.
Medical services
The University of Exeter provides a Health Centre, students from overseas are encouraged to register to access NHS services during your time in the UK.
Student Life
Campus life
We’re lucky to have some of the most beautiful, green campuses in the UK, providing plenty of areas to socialise with friends and enjoy green landscapes and outside space.
The Streatham Campus, the University’s largest site in Exeter, is built around a country estate overlooking the city and is readily acknowledged as one of the most beautiful in the country.
St Luke's Campus is located on the east side of the city centre, just over a mile from Streatham Campus.
The Penryn Campus is set in 100 acres of countryside, close to the waterside town of Falmouth, and boasts beautiful views over the Fal estuary.
Sports facilities
The University of Exeter is home to some of the best sports facilities in the South West with world-class sports facilities for beginners and athletes alike. We’re the #1 sports university in the south of England and Wales, and we frequently finish top 5 in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) rankings each year.
Sport is an important part of the student experience, and we believe sport and wellness should be embedded in student life. Our superb facilities allow us to offer a large variety of participation opportunities for all students.
Student clubs
From ‘Anatomy’ to ‘Zero Waste’, there are more than 350 societies that you could join. You can get involved with the running of any of these and if there’s a society you want that we don’t have, we’ll help you set it up.
Accreditation
The University of Exeter Business School is proud to be among the 1% of the very best global institutions to gain Triple Crown accreditation from the three largest and most influential business school accreditation organisations worldwide: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Student Reviews
An aspiring climatologist
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It's a great experience for me to study in one of the prestigious university
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Department very good, lecturers great. Social life not great, Location not great.
Very enjoyable time at the university of exeter
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My time at the University of Exeter so far has been challenging at first due to the pandemic, however online lessons were still extremely helpful. I am enjoying my degree a lot more now that lessons are in person and the social aspect much better. I feel that my degree has made large improvements to my business knowledge. On top of this I have enjoyed the extra curricular...
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