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    University of Exeter, Exeter

    Exeter, Devon | Estd in 1955 | Government University

    QS Ranking : 163 | THE Ranking : 137

    Updated onJun 10, 2023 05:45 AM IST
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    About University of Exeter

    The University of Exeter was founded in 1822 which was developed with the aim of changing lives with its teaching and education. The university was initially founded as the Exeter Schools of Art and Science but later in 1922, the university became University College of the South West and then in 1955, after receiving its Charter and receiving the full status of a university it got changed as the University of Exeter. The St Luke’s College of Education also became a part of the university in 1978 and also established the Penryn Campus in 2004.

    The University of Exeter is located in the southwest of England i.e. city of Exeter, Devon. There are four campuses of the University of Exeter, two of them are in Exeter, Streatham and St Luke's and the other two are in Cornwall, Truro and Penryn. The predecessor institutes of the university were St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines. The oldest of them is St Luke's College established in the year 1838.   a member of the Russell Group and have a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). There are many UG and PG courses offered at the university in subjects like Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Renewable Energy, Marketing, Law and Entrepreneurship. The university has gained a reputation when it comes to research all over the world offering various innovations and solutions to complex challenges.

    University of Exeter Overview

    • The University of Exeter is a member of the Russell Group which is known for its teaching and academic excellence.
    • The Students' Guild which is the students union of the university is responsible for conducting and managing all the student events inside the university. There are also a number of clubs and societies associated with the students union which offer a platform for other students to enhance their skills, explore new ideas and interests and also interact with new people.
    • The University of Exeter has been ranked as the 12th best university by the Good University Guide and the Complete University Guide for the year 2020.
    • It has also been ranked among the top universities by other top publications like The Times, Sunday Times and Guardian University Guide.

    University of Exeter Highlights

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    Year of Establishment1955
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    Institute TypeUniversity
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    OwnershipPublic/Government
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    Number Of Students30250
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    Faculty Count2508
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    Fee Range18.56 L - ₹42.55 L/yr
    Bachelors vs Masters
    Gender Ratio
    Male: 46%Female: 54%
    Male: 46%Female: 54%
    Student Demographic
    • Asian:   4315
    • European union:   1565
    • Others:   1235
    • Middle East:   510
    • Indian:   395

    University of Exeter Ranking and Stats

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    Overall Score58.5
    Overall Rank137
    Parameter Ranking
    Citations
    94.8%
    Industry Outcome
    39.2%
    International Outlook
    92.7%
    Research
    41.3%
    Teaching
    32.4%

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    University of Exeter Courses

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    LevelUG
    MajorPhysics
    Duration48 Months
    LevelUG
    MajorBusiness
    Duration36 Months
    Fees22.05 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorBusiness
    Duration36 Months
    Fees22.05 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorBusiness
    Duration36 Months
    Fees22.05 L/yr
    LevelUG
    MajorBusiness
    Duration36 Months
    Fees22.05 L/yr
    LevelPG
    MajorCivil
    Duration48 Months
    Fees27.69 L/yr

    University of Exeter Fees

    International Student
    18.56 L - ₹42.55 L/yr
    Local Student
    4.61 L - ₹39.99 L/yr

    University of Exeter Admission and Application

    How to apply at the University of Exeter

    The application cycle for University of Exeter admissions usually begins in the month of September. The university accepts applications for full-time undergraduate courses from through UCAS between September 1 and January 26. Below are the steps to apply for the University of Exeter. 

    For Undergraduate courses:

    • Go to the UCAS official website - ucas.com. 

    • Register using the details asked such as email address, name and other details. 

    • Search the University of Exeter from the search option given on the home page. The University of Exeter’s UCAS code is E84 EXETR.

    • The programmes offered at the Penryn campus are indicated by ‘Penryn Campus, Cornwall’ after the title. Students should indicate ‘C’ under ‘Campus Code’ in the ‘choices’ section of the application. 

    • Now, fill out all the required information such as personal details, education details, and employment history if any. 

    • Submit the application form and pay the pre-requisite fee in online mode. 

    • Save the application form for future reference. 

    • The application form will now be reviewed and any further updates will be communicated to the applicants via registered mail. 

    For Postgraduate courses

    • Go to the official website - www.exeter.ac.uk. 

    • On the home page, click on ‘Study’ followed by ‘Masters’. This will lead to postgraduate taught courses. 

    • Select the desired course and check the entry requirements for that particular course. 

    • On the course page, click on ‘Apply Now’. 

    • Fill out all the required details and submit the supporting documents wherever required. 

    • Submit the application and save it for future reference. 

    • Candidates can expect a response within 5 working days of the date of acknowledgement of receipt of the application. 

    Documents required for University of Exeter admission

    Applicants will require to submit the following documents as a part of their application process for the University of Exeter. 

    • Educational qualification certificates 

    • Result transcripts

    • Academic references

    • Information about any alternative qualifications

    • One completed reference

    • Personal statement

    • Recent photograph

    • Copy of passport

    University of Exeter Eligibility

    • Candidates need to submit documents like letters of recommendation, a personal statement, previous academic records, transcripts etc.
    • International students must have English as their first language otherwise they need to submit scores of any English proficiency tests such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) or LanguageCert SELT.
    • Scores of other eligibility tests such as GCSE English Language/Cambridge GCE O level/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or Bellerbys AES or Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language or European Baccalaureate or French Baccalaureat (option Internationale du Baccalaureat) etc are also accepted.
    • Students seeking admissions to undergraduate programmes, need to complete their high school and for master programmes, students have to complete their undergraduate degree.

    University of Exeter Campus Facilities

    Study Amenities

    Library

    A number of libraries are there at the University of Exeter like Forum Library, Old Library, Law Library, St Luke's Library, Penryn Campus Library, Falmouth campus library, NHS Library, and Exeter Cathedral Library. A number of books on various subjects, journals, ebooks and other materials are available for students in these libraries. The campus library comprises more than 1.2 million physical library resources, which include historical journals and special collections. Students can borrow, or reserve the books as well.  

    Amenities Club

    Alumni Associations

    The alumni connect with others in their area or who share similar interests, and support students and alumni to network professionally. The university has established specific alumni networks and groups to support all its alumni. 

    Sports

    Sports

    The University of Exeter has around 52 sports clubs that offer a variety of sports like cricket, football, tennis, etc. The university conducts fitness classes at different timings. Students can also enrol in the St Luke's swim school, tennis coaching and cricket coaching. The cricket centre, sports centre and sports park are also accessible for all the students. 

    Transportation

    Transport Facility

    The university campuses are well connected with all the major routes of transportation. The university runs a minibus service that connects both the Exeter campuses with the city centre, bus station and Exeter Central railway station. The H bus service connects the St Luke's Campus with the city centre, bus station, and both Exeter Central and Exeter St David's railway stations. The university runs three separate services namely early morning minibus, St David's morning shuttle, and St David's evening shuttle. The University of Exeter also promotes sustainable travel and encourages students to commute to the university via bicycle or foot. 

    University of Exeter Accommodation

    There are a number of accommodation options available for students. The university guarantees accommodation for first-year graduate students if they are applying before the deadline. The type of residences available is self-catered, catered, and private accommodations. The residences are equipped with all the facilities such as microwave, fridge, etc. The average weekly rent ranges from £ 116 to £284. 

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