University of Exeter: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #214 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #75 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #22 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #19 of 131 | In England |
| #52 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top100 | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.exeter.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent with passes in 5 approved subjects including English, and 2 Advanced ('A') level passes, or English Language and 3 approved subjects at 'A' level. For entry to many courses, 'A' and/or Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level passes in 1 or 2 specified subjects are required. Details given in 'University and College Entrance. The Official Guide', available from UCAS or in Undergraduate (or Postgraduate) Prospectus, available from the University |
| Academic Calendar | October to June(October - December; January-March; April-June) |
We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for University of Exeter based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Exeter is a world-class research university with 94,179 scientific papers published and 3,177,906 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Exeter majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 613 | 3786 |
| 1994 | 643 | 3978 |
| 1995 | 785 | 5332 |
| 1996 | 834 | 5669 |
| 1997 | 920 | 6130 |
| 1998 | 869 | 7061 |
| 1999 | 911 | 8220 |
| 2000 | 1054 | 9952 |
| 2001 | 1003 | 11385 |
| 2002 | 1112 | 14134 |
| 2003 | 1068 | 16607 |
| 2004 | 1157 | 18719 |
| 2005 | 1196 | 22506 |
| 2006 | 1313 | 25646 |
| 2007 | 1590 | 29854 |
| 2008 | 1488 | 33992 |
| 2009 | 1743 | 39723 |
| 2010 | 2087 | 46805 |
| 2011 | 2242 | 56814 |
| 2012 | 2528 | 67580 |
| 2013 | 2853 | 80239 |
| 2014 | 3232 | 94036 |
| 2015 | 3421 | 107160 |
| 2016 | 3705 | 118971 |
| 2017 | 4164 | 137052 |
| 2018 | 4877 | 168002 |
| 2019 | 5024 | 198021 |
| 2020 | 6275 | 249824 |
| 2021 | 6155 | 302806 |
| 2022 | 6368 | 310413 |
| 2023 | 6549 | 333012 |
| 2024 | 5544 | 339429 |
| 2025 | 4361 | 315154 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Exeter gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 | GBP |
| Undergraduate (International) | £18,500 | GBP |
| Postgraduate Taught (UK/EU) | £9,500 - £13,500 | GBP |
| Postgraduate Taught (International) | £17,500 - £24,500 | GBP |
| Postgraduate Research (UK/EU) | £4,500 - £7,500 | GBP |
| Postgraduate Research (International) | £17,500 - £24,500 | GBP |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Exeter.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Business Administration, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Education, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Film, Geography, Geography (Human), Geology, Health Sciences, Islamic Studies, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Mining Engineering, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Sports, Theatre, Theology |
|---|
University of Exeter alumni
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Vanessa Kirby
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Vanessa Nuala Kirby is an English actress. She rose to international prominence with her portrayal of Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series The Crown (2016–2017), for which she won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress. For her performance in the film Pieces of a Woman (2020), she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Zara Tindall
- Enrolled in the University of Exeter
- Studied physiotherapy
- Occupations
- event ridercelebrityequestrianactor
- Biography
-
Zara Anne Elizabeth Tindall is a British equestrian, Olympian, and member of the British royal family. She is the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal, and Captain Mark Phillips, and eldest niece of King Charles III. At birth she was sixth in the line of succession to the British throne during the reign of her maternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and as of 2026 is 22nd.
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Peter Phillips
- Biography
-
Peter Mark Andrew Phillips is a British businessman and member of the British royal family. He is the son of Anne, Princess Royal, and Mark Phillips, and a nephew of King Charles III. Born during the reign of his maternal grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, Phillips was fifth in the line of succession to the British throne; as of 2026, he is 19th.
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Thom Yorke
- Occupations
- pianistdancerecologistcomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Thomas Edward Yorke is an English musician who is the singer and main songwriter of the rock band Radiohead. He plays guitar, bass, keyboards and other instruments, and is noted for his falsetto. Rolling Stone described Yorke as one of the greatest and most influential singers of his generation.
University of Exeter faculties and divisions
| College : Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Statistics |
|---|---|
| College : Humanities | Ancient Civilizations, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, English, Film, Theatre, Theology |
| College : Life and Environmental Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Ecology, Geography, Health Sciences, Psychology, Sports, Zoology |
| College : Medical Sciences | Medicine, Radiology, Surgery |
| College : Social Sciences and International Studies | Arabic, Education, Islamic Studies, Law, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Econometrics, Economics, Leadership, Marketing |
General information
| Founded | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Lucem sequimur We follow the light |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Mail Room, The Old Library Prince of Wales Road Exeter, EX4 4SB United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 124,000 |