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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 three 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.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Study mode
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Full-time83%Part-time17%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK78%International20%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 45%Female 55%
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 2027
Overall ranking
11th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000820 82%11th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208151 73%23rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.10 78%103rd
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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 45921933 42%76th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 25561466 57%6th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.313.131st
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.4 97%6th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10083.6 84%11th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.1 79%21st
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- African & Middle Eastern Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- 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 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10091.0 91%9th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209144 69%21st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.09 77%83rd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.46 87%6th
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Continuation
/ Max 10092.9 93%29th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088.0 88%3rd
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Frequently asked questions
Exeter is one of only a few Russell Group universities to achieve Triple Gold in TEF 2023 and was named University of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards 2025. Alongside research-led teaching, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to thrive. Many degrees offer a placement year, industrial experience or study abroad, helping you apply learning in real-world contexts. With modern facilities, strong wellbeing support, and a vibrant campus community, you’ll find an inclusive setting where you can grow in confidence. There’s also a wealth of societies and activities; Exeter has ranked in the top four of the British Universities and Colleges Sport league for the past three years.
A degree from Exeter helps you explore subjects you are passionate about while preparing for a wide range of future pathways. Exeter graduates have strong career prospects, supported by an education that integrates skills development, real-world experience and personal growth throughout the degree. Exeter is 8th in the UK for graduates most sought after by top employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market 2025). If you wish to continue your studies, an undergraduate degree from Exeter also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study, including master’s and PhD programmes, supporting your lifelong learning and progression.
The University of Exeter has beautiful green campuses in Devon and Cornwall, offering a unique opportunity to study in one of the UK’s most stunning regions. Its campuses blend historic buildings with modern facilities, with plenty nearby to explore: beaches, countryside, culture, food, and arts. Depending on your degree, you may be based at Streatham or St Luke’s in Exeter, or Penryn in Cornwall. Medical School teaching and research also take place in Exeter and Truro. Exeter campuses are near the city centre, and Penryn is near the bustling seaside town of Falmouth. The grounds are among the most beautiful and botanically interesting of any UK university.