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University profile
Exeter, United Kingdom
About
The University of Exeter is a research-intensive Russell Group university in south-west England, established by royal charter in 1955 from earlier colleges in Exeter. It teaches across four campuses in Devon and Cornwall and is known for business and economics, law, medicine, sport and health sciences, and environmental and climate research based in Cornwall.
At a glance
Rankings
#136
QS World University Rankings 2027
#170
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
Where you'll study
The largest campus, set in landscaped grounds on a hillside above Exeter city centre, with the main library, students' guild and most academic departments.
A smaller campus nearer Exeter city centre used mainly for medicine, nursing, allied health and sport and health sciences.
Somewhere to live
Self-catered townhouse, en suite and studio rooms about a 12-minute walk from the centre of the Streatham campus; 2026/27 approximate weekly rent for a townhouse room. · Streatham Campus
En suite rooms on the Penryn campus in Cornwall, available self-catered or catered; 2026/27 rate for a shared studybed space, with single en suite rooms from GBP 199.50. · Penryn Campus
Funding
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
One application covers up to five universities, ranked in the order you prefer them.
A campus in Cornwall near Falmouth, shared with Falmouth University, focused on environmental science, geography, mining and renewable energy.
A clinical site at the Knowledge Spa next to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, used by medicine and health students in Cornwall.
Catered en suite rooms on the Streatham campus on a 32-week contract; 2026/27 approximate weekly rent, with meals included. · Streatham Campus
Self-catered standard and en suite rooms in flats on the Streatham campus; 2026/27 approximate weekly rent for a standard room on a 40-week contract. · Streatham Campus
En suite rooms and studios in Penryn, about a 15-minute walk from the Penryn campus; 2026/27 rate for a standard en suite room. · Penryn Campus
Prices are indicative — bookings are made directly with the university or provider.
