The University of Exeter is a public Russell Group research university in South West England, with campuses in Exeter (Devon) and Penryn (Cornwall). It has 29,700 students from 150 countries and is ranked 136th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[1]
For undergraduate entry in autumn 2027 the published international fee is £25,700 a year for arts, humanities, social sciences, law and business subjects, £31,500 for subjects such as Computer Science and Engineering, £32,150 for biosciences and psychology, and £49,300 for medicine.[2] The one-year MSc Data Science costs international students £30,100 for September 2027 entry.[3] English requirements are set per programme as a “profile”, for example IELTS 6.5 overall with no part below 5.5 for Profile B1.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | University of Exeter |
| Location | Exeter, Devon, England (Streatham campus, Stocker Road, EX4 4PY); second site in Penryn, Cornwall[5] |
| Type | Public research university; member of the Russell Group[6] |
| History | Traces its history to 1855; full University Charter in 1955[1] |
| Students | 29,700 from 150 countries[1] |
| International students | About 7,000 (the international students page cites a total of 30,000 students)[7] |
| Staff | 7,360 from 100 countries[1] |
| Alumni | 195,000 from 183 countries[1] |
| Campuses | Three: Streatham and St Luke’s in Exeter, and Penryn in Cornwall (Wikipedia also lists Truro)[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 136th[1] |
| Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 | Gold overall (university quotes “Triple Gold”)[1] |
| International tuition, undergraduate (autumn 2027) | £25,700 to £32,150 per year by subject area; medicine £49,300[2] |
| International tuition, MSc Data Science (Sept 2027) | £30,100 full-time[3] |
| Official website | exeter.ac.uk |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About the University of Exeter
Exeter says it can trace its history back to 1855 and received its full University Charter in 1955, when it became the University of Exeter.[1] According to Wikipedia its predecessor institutions were St Luke’s College (1838), the Exeter School of Art (1855), the Exeter School of Science (1863) and the Camborne School of Mines (1888). Exeter joined the Russell Group in 2012.[6]
The university says it is spread over three campuses: Streatham and St Luke’s in Exeter, Devon, and one in Penryn, Cornwall, which is shared with Falmouth University.[1] Wikipedia counts four campuses and includes Truro in Cornwall, so the number depends on the source.[6]
How is the University of Exeter ranked?
The university states that it is 136th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and =170th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.[1] It holds an overall Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 and describes itself as one of only four Russell Group universities with Triple Gold, and it reports 4th place overall in the BUCS sport rankings 2024/25.[1] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Exeter?
Exeter offers undergraduate and master’s degrees, PhDs, online degrees, MBA programmes and teacher training (PGCE).[1] The undergraduate fee bands show the breadth of subject areas: arts, humanities, social sciences and law; accounting, finance, business, management, economics and marketing; biosciences, biomedical sciences and psychology; engineering, computer science, mathematics, geography, physics and sport and health sciences; and medicine (BMBS).[2]
Postgraduate examples with 2027 intakes include the MSc Data Science, a conversion programme that can be studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years, and the MSc Finance and Data Science.[3][8]
How much does the University of Exeter cost for international students?
For undergraduate courses starting in autumn 2027 the international tuition fee depends on the subject area. The fees are in pounds sterling (GBP) per year.[2]
| Subject area (autumn 2027) | International fee per year |
|---|---|
| Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (including Law) | £25,700 |
| Accounting, Finance, Business & Management, Economics and Marketing | £25,700 |
| Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Geography and others | £31,500 |
| Biosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology | £32,150 |
| BMBS Medicine | £49,300 |
The standard Home tuition fee for UK undergraduates starting in 2027/28 is £10,050 a year; Exeter states that this is its intention, with any later changes to the cap to follow.[2]
Master’s examples
- MSc Data Science, September 2027 entry: £30,100 full-time for international students (£15,050 part-time); January 2027 entry: £30,300 full-time. UK fee £14,300 full-time.[3]
- MSc Finance and Data Science: £32,600 full-time for international students; UK fee £19,900.[8]
Postgraduate fees are set by programme, so use your course page. The university lists £8 million in scholarships for international students applying for 2027/28, including the Exeter Excellence Scholarships.[3] Tuition is only part of the cost. For living costs, see our United Kingdom guide.
How do you apply to the University of Exeter?
- Undergraduate: apply through UCAS. Exeter’s UCAS institution code is EXETR (also listed as E84).[9]
- Postgraduate taught: each master’s course page has an “Apply” button for its intake, for example September 2027 or January 2027. Exeter also lists essential documentation that it needs for an initial decision on taught applications.[3]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by programme. Use the course page for your intake.
Which English level do you need?
Exeter lists the English requirement on each programme page as a “Profile”. If you are not a UK national or a national of a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the Home Office), you meet it with a recognised test or another qualification.[10] For IELTS Academic the profiles we read are:
- Profile A: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section.[11]
- Profile B1: 6.5 overall and no less than 5.5 in any section. The MSc Data Science falls under this profile.[4][3]
- Profile C: 6.5 overall and no less than 6.5 in any section.[12]
The university also accepts other tests, such as TOEFL iBT, with equivalent scores on the same pages.[10]
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the international tuition fees at the University of Exeter?
What is the University of Exeter’s QS ranking?
The university states that it is 136th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[1]
Is Exeter a Russell Group university?
What IELTS score do I need for Exeter?
How many international students study at Exeter?
The university’s international students page cites about 7,000 international students from over 150 countries.[7]
More about studying in United Kingdom (UK)
- United Kingdom (UK): best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
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Sources
[1] University of Exeter: About the University (page without a date; footer shows 2026)
[2] University of Exeter: Undergraduate tuition fees (2027 entry) (page without a date; fees for autumn 2027)
[3] University of Exeter: MSc Data Science (page without a date; fees for 2027 entry)
[4] University of Exeter: English language Profile B1 (page without a date)
[5] University of Exeter: Contact us (page without a date; postal address)
[6] Wikipedia: University of Exeter (predecessor institutions, campuses and Russell Group)
[7] University of Exeter: International students (page without a date)
[8] University of Exeter: MSc Finance and Data Science (page without a date; fees for 2027 entry)
[9] University of Exeter: Undergraduate degrees, how to apply (page without a date; UCAS code)
[10] University of Exeter: English language requirements (page without a date)
[11] University of Exeter: English language Profile A (page without a date)
[12] University of Exeter: English language Profile C (page without a date)
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