Quick facts
- Established in 1855
- Total number of students: 23,000+
- Number of international students: 6,900+
- Nationalities represented: 130+
Overview
The University of Exeter has an international reputation for outstanding teaching, research and graduate employability prospects. This prestigious institution consistently features among the world’s finest universities in global rankings – as well as dominating the UK rankings – making it one of the best choices for a first-class education in the UK.
- 29 subjects in the UK top 10 (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
- Outstanding careers services, careers workshops and innovative employability initiatives such as the Exeter Award.
- Diverse community of more than 22,500 students from 130 countries.
- The Business School is 1st in the UK for graduate outcomes (HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2016/17).
- Top 40 most international universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019).
Courses
Undergraduate
International Foundation
Leads to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- International Foundation in Accounting and Finance, and Management
- International Foundation in Biomedical, Life and Environmental Sciences
- International Foundation in Economics, Finance and Management
- International Foundation in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences
- International Foundation in Humanities, Law and Social Science
- International Foundation in Mathematics with Economics, Finance and Management
International Year One
Leads to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
English Language
English Language Courses
Academic English
An intensive course offering students rapid progress in preparation for academic study.
English Language Courses
Pre-sessional English
Short and intensive preparation for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.
English Language Courses
Online Pre-sessional English
This online course provides a short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University. It’s delivered by the same teachers and to the same quality and standards as our face-to-face course via our live virtual classroom and online learning technology.
- Online Pre-sessional English
English Language Courses
Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma
Short and intensive preparation for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start a Graduate Diploma programme with INTO.
- Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma
English Language Courses
General English
A flexible course designed to provide students with the English language skills needed for life, work, socialising and travel.
English Language Courses
Study Abroad With English
This programme gives current university students the opportunity to experience UK university life, while developing English language skills. Students will sample subject modules related to their degree.
- Study Abroad with English
Top subjects
- Accounting and Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Business and Management
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Law
- Marketing and Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Psychology
- Medical Sciences
Key rankings
- 2nd in the UK for Sports Science (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- 3rd in the UK for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2020).
- 6th in the UK for Computer Science (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- 11th in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- 12th in the UK for Civil Engineering (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- 38th in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020) .
- 84th in the world for Psychology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2020).
- 89th in the world for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2020).
Student success
Take a look at our student progression results in all subjects/programmes for 2018-19.
Passed: 96% of those who completed their pathway
Eligible: 83% eligible to progress to the University of Exeter of those who passed
