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University of Exeter

About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a public university that focuses on research. It was established in the year 1955. In 1851, it was first formed as Schools of Science and Art. In 1900, its name was then changed to the Royal Albert Memorial College which later converted into a university college of the southwest in the year 1922. And finally, it received its authorization in 1955 as the University of Exeter.

The university is a part of the Russell Group which contains the top research-intensive universities of United Kingdom and has a total of 3 campuses. Out of all 3, Streatham is the largest campus by area as it contains most of the university's executive buildings.

Why University of Exeter?

  • The University of Exeter has approximately 22,000 full time students, 5,000 of whom are international from over 140 countries
  • The University is ranked as one of the Top 100 universities in the world, and number 1 in the UK for international student satisfaction
  • The University has consistently been ranked among the top 15 universities in the UK
  • Nine subjects at the University of Exeter have been ranked within the top 10 of the Guardian University Guide 2018
  • The latest league table also ranks Exeter 13th out of 121 UK Higher Education institutions, and 7th in the Russell Group of leading research intensive universities
  • The University ranked 65th in the latest Times Higher Education league table of the global 100 most international universities (2016)
  • Exeter also ranks 7th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide league table, 10th in The Complete University Guide and 9th in the Guardian University Guide 2016

University of Exeter University Rankings

  • #151-200 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
  • #164 World University Ranking - QS 2021
  • #174 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #12 University Ranking (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
  • #16 University Rankings - The Guardian 2021
  • #164 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

University of Exeter Course Rankings

University of Exeter Business Courses Rankings

  • #51 Master in Finance - FT (Financial Times) 2020
  • #83 Master in Management - FT (Financial Times) 2019
  • #101-150 Accounting & Finance - QS 2020
  • #151-200 Global MBA - QS 2021
  • #176-200. PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #11 Accounting & Finance Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2021
  • #6 Business & Management Studies (UK) - The Complete University Guide 2021
  • #10 Accounting & Finance Rankings - The Guardian 2021
  • #15 Business, Management & Marketing - The Guardian 2021

University of Exeter Engineering Courses Ranking

  • #272 Engineering and Technology - QS 2020
  • #251-300 PG Engineering and Technology - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #18 Civil Engineering Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2021
  • #18 Electrical & Electronic Engineering - The Complete University Guide 2021
  • #19 Mechanical Engineering Ranking - The Complete University Guide 2021
  • #16 Mechanical Engineering - The Guardian 2021
  • #17 Electronic & Electrical Engineering - The Guardian 2021
  • #37 Civil Engineering - The Guardian 2021

University of Exeter Computers Courses Rankings

  • #251-300 PG Computers - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #16 Computer Science - The Complete University Guide 2021

University of Exeter Admissions 

Any international student applying for admission to the University of Exeter needs some general qualifications which are necessary and some courses have specific requirements for admission. They advise International students to apply for admission in their specific courses at least one year before the beginning of their academic session.

How to Apply?

  • For UG: Students can apply via UCAS with 20 GBP of application fee
  • For PG: Exeter Graduate Postgraduate Portal with 60 GBP of application fee.

Supporting Documentation

  • Academic transcripts & Certificates
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • Financial Statements
  • Passport & valid UK student visa

University of Exeter English Language Proficiency 

Test Name Minimum Score
IELTS 6.5-7.0
TOEFL-iBT 89-100
PTE Academic 58-78

University of Exeter Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 1 year GBP 30000
Engineering (4 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year GBP 22500 - GBP 23450
Science (3 Courses) 3 Year - 5 Year GBP 21450 - GBP 27000
Arts (2 Courses) 3 year GBP 19500
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) 12 month GBP 22700
Management (3 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year GBP 16900 - GBP 25000

University of Exeter Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Banking & Finance IELTS , PTE
Engineering IELTS , PTE
Management IELTS , PTE , ielts , pte
MBA IELTS , PTE
Science IELTS , PTE

University of Exeter Highlights 

University Type Public
Campus Setting Suburban
Establishment Year 1955
No. of Campus 3
No. of Faculty 2,508
Total Number of Students 27,296
% of International Students 22%
Graduate Job Rate 80%
Endowment (GBP) 38.2 million
International fee (GBP) 22,100-40,000
Mode of Program Full time, distance and online

Cost of Living 

Private accommodation is available at Exeter and Penryn has a variety of student housing options to satisfy a variety of budgets and preferences, including purpose-built blocks and landlord-owned homes.

Room Type Exeter Cost (in GBP) Penryn Cost (in GBP)
Catered–Single 6,058 to 8,491 4,550
Catered–Shared 5,627 6,350
Self-catered – Single 4,782 to 7,200 5,429 to 7,880
Self-catered-Shared - 7,865

In addition to the accommodation expenses, students need to incur other annual living expenses such as

  • Food and Entertainment: 1,200-2,000 GBP
  • Transportation: 1,500 -3,000 GBP
  • Books and Supplies: 1,000-2,500 GBP
  • Miscellaneous Expenses: 1,500 GBP

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal

University of Exeter Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

£ 20,920

Postgraduate

£ 19,780

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

£ 9,207

Campus accommodation

£ 4,835

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.