🌳University of Exeter

Exeter, UK

QS World 2026 · #169

A Russell Group university known for its Cornwall campus and strong Geography/Environmental Science reputation.

About Exeter

Exeter is one of the few Russell Group universities to run a genuine second campus outside its home city — Penryn Campus in Cornwall, shared with Falmouth University — giving students a distinctly different coastal setting alongside the main Exeter campus. It's particularly well regarded for Geography, Earth Sciences and Sport and Health Sciences.

Why students choose it

  • Second campus in Cornwall, shared with Falmouth University
  • Strong Geography and Environmental Science reputation
  • Consistently ranked among the UK's most attractive campuses

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 36

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£28,000–£38,000/yr

high tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Exeter

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Exeter's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · UCAT · Interview (MMI)

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: LNAT (some universities)

Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Exeter FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Exeter as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Exeter?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Exeter expects around AAA at A Level or 36 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Exeter's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Exeter's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Exeter cost for international students?

International tuition at Exeter typically falls in the £28,000–£38,000/yr range (high tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Exeter's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Exeter?

Exeter follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Exeter's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Exeter?

UK universities, including Exeter, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Exeter known for?

A Russell Group university known for its Cornwall campus and strong Geography/Environmental Science reputation. Exeter is one of the few Russell Group universities to run a genuine second campus outside its home city — Penryn Campus in Cornwall, shared with Falmouth University — giving students a distinctly different coastal setting alongside the main Exeter campus. It's particularly well regarded for Geography, Earth Sciences and Sport and Health Sciences.

Can I apply to Exeter with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Exeter accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Exeter and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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