The University of Exeter is a public research university in Devon, south-west England, with campuses in Exeter and Penryn (Cornwall). A member of the Russell Group, it is known for business, law, environmental science, engineering and humanities, and for high student satisfaction in a smaller-city setting.
Programmes
Undergraduate degrees span the University of Exeter Business School, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Life and Environmental Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Medicine and Health. Popular programmes include business and management, economics, law, psychology, environmental science and data science. The Penryn campus (shared with Falmouth University) hosts environment, ecology and mining-related programmes. One-year master's degrees are available across most disciplines.
Fees
International undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 is reported at roughly £24,000–£32,000 per year depending on programme, with laboratory and clinical programmes higher; postgraduate taught fees are reported at roughly £24,000–£35,000 — reported ranges to be confirmed on the university's fee pages. UK students pay £9,790. Budget separately for the Student visa (£558), the Immigration Health Surcharge (£776 per year) and visa maintenance of £1,203 per month outside London.
Admission
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS: 15 October 2026 for medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses and 13 January 2027 at 18:00 for most other courses (equal consideration). Postgraduate applications go directly to the university. International applicants typically need IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent) for most programmes; exact requirements vary by course and are to be confirmed on the course page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Exeter a Russell Group university? Yes — it joined the Russell Group in 2012 and is a research-intensive university.
Exeter or Penryn campus? Most programmes are in Exeter; environment, ecology and some mining and renewable-energy programmes are at Penryn in Cornwall.
Can I work after graduation? Yes — graduates can apply for the UK Graduate Route (18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates from 1 January 2027).
To be confirmed: exact 2026-27 and 2027-28 international fees by programme, Fall 2027 UCAS details, and English minimums. Verify on exeter.ac.uk.
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Sources and verification: Reported 2026-27 international fee ranges; exact figures to be confirmed on exeter.ac.uk. UCAS deadlines, visa fee £558, IHS £776/year and Graduate Route 18 months from 1 January 2027 verified from GOV.UK/UCAS guidance — checked November 2026.