Address: Streatham Campus, Exeter, EX4 4QJ, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Environmental Science, Business, Humanities
A century separates the first and the chartered form of the University of Exeter: it traces its history to 1855, when the Exeter School of Art was founded, and it received its royal charter as the University of Exeter in 1955. The main base is the city of Exeter in Devon, with a second set of campuses in Cornwall.
In Exeter the university occupies the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses. In Cornwall it has the Penryn campus, shared with Falmouth University, and a campus in Truro. The spread across two counties gives it a footprint in both the Devon city and the Cornish towns.
Exeter joined the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities in 2012. It reports more than 29,000 students, though exact figures differ by year and source, so applicants should consult the current statistics on the official website. The institution is a public university funded and regulated within the UK higher education system.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Materials
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Member of Russell Group and GW4. Partnerships with industry, particularly in climate change (Met Office Hadley Centre collaboration) and environmental science. International collaborations.
Research:
World-leading research in climate change, environmental science, medical humanities, social sciences, and engineering (materials, renewables).
Famous Alumnis:
J. K. Rowling, Thom Yorke, Zara Tindall, Sajid Javid, Vanessa Kirby
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5100
Current students***:
30500
Foreign students***:
25%
Cumulative former students***:
185000
Pros
Russell Group university, strong research focus, attractive campuses in South West England, high student satisfaction, leading climate change research.
Cons
Can be perceived as less urban than some other Russell Group universities, Exeter is a smaller city.
Best For
Students seeking a high-quality research-led education in a pleasant campus environment, particularly strong in environmental sciences, humanities, and business.
Durham University is a public university listing arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences, much like Exeter's range.
University of York offers arts and humanities, social sciences and sciences as a public research university.
Lancaster University lists business, environmental science and physics.
University of East Anglia is a public university in Norwich with environmental sciences and creative writing.
University of Bristol, in south-west England, lists engineering, medicine and sciences.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
Which year marks the start of Exeter's history?
Its history goes back to 1855 with the founding of the Exeter School of Art. It received its royal charter as a university in 1955, exactly one hundred years later.
Where are its campuses?
In Exeter there are Streatham and St Luke's. In Cornwall the university has the Penryn campus and a campus in Truro.
Who shares the Cornwall campus?
The Penryn campus is shared with Falmouth University. It lies near Falmouth.
Is Exeter a Russell Group university?
Yes, it joined the Russell Group in 2012. The group brings together research-intensive UK universities.
How many students attend?
More than 29,000 students study at the university. The official website carries the latest figures.
Which pages list fees and entry requirements?
On the official Exeter study pages, which list requirements and tuition fees per programme. Fees differ for home and international students, so check the relevant page.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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