Summary
The University of Exeter offers exciting courses in beautiful and historic settings in Devon and Cornwall. Welcoming 30,000 students from 150 countries to its four friendly campuses, Exeter is a Russell Group university offering outstanding student experiences. Home to world-leading academics including the UK's five most influential climate scientists, Exeter strives to use the power of education and research to create a sustainable, healthy, and socially just future.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Study mode
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Full-time89%Part-time11%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK75%International20%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 46%Female 54%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
14th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000801 80%14th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212164 77%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.07 77%58th
15 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.35 84%20th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.69 69%17th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251782 54%71st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 22261144 51%9th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.316.069th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.0 97%12th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10085.1 85%21st
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10078.2 78%36th
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Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- African & Middle Eastern Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
Overall ranking
9th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10095.0 95%9th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227154 68%18th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.11 78%56th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.46 87%6th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.2 94%51st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10092.0 92%1st
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
Frequently asked questions
Many degrees can be taken with a placement year or industrial experience and there are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching, facilities, and student support and a wealth of societies and extracurricular options, you’ll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find University of Exeter on our league tables to see where they rank across different measures.
A degree provides an excellent opportunity to delve deeper into subjects that captivate your interest and pursue a career in a field that fascinates you after graduation. Graduates have excellent career prospects and have outstanding opportunities to build skills and experience sought after by employers. If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Accommodation includes catered or self-catered, single or shared occupancy options with shared kitchen and dining facilities, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour campus security. Accessible rooms are available for students with disabilities.