University of Exeter: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 214 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 75 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 22 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 19 of 1 | In Exeter |
| # 6 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
73%
Enrollment
11,270
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
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) |
| Enrollment | 11,270 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Exeter.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Exeter faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Exeter.
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
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.
| 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
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
51,923
/ 1,693,500
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
48,413
/ 2,004,403
|
| Environmental Science |
45,541
/ 1,758,196
|
| Engineering |
36,126
/ 1,357,163
|
| Computer Science |
35,412
/ 1,264,416
|
| Physics |
34,730
/ 1,334,595
|
| Medicine |
34,399
/ 1,353,486
|
| Chemistry |
33,368
/ 1,458,829
|
| Political Science |
28,173
/ 879,398
|
| Geography and Cartography |
27,284
/ 1,003,141
|
| Geology |
26,839
/ 1,161,656
|
| Law |
26,122
/ 845,335
|
| Sociology |
24,626
/ 848,549
|
| Ecology |
24,123
/ 1,163,274
|
| Philosophy |
23,268
/ 690,018
|
| Psychology |
22,698
/ 858,422
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
22,439
/ 835,910
|
| History |
20,253
/ 548,895
|
| Genetics |
17,401
/ 712,189
|
| Biochemistry |
17,328
/ 801,485
|
| Mathematics |
16,876
/ 633,844
|
| Paleontology |
16,129
/ 649,549
|
| Business |
15,434
/ 520,599
|
| Archaeology |
15,167
/ 501,546
|
| Pathology |
14,877
/ 648,513
|
| Materials Science |
14,218
/ 537,548
|
| Economics |
13,794
/ 467,379
|
| Organic chemistry |
13,320
/ 561,156
|
| Statistics |
12,847
/ 523,150
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
11,663
/ 409,839
|
| Art & Design |
10,946
/ 285,795
|
| Psychiatry |
10,730
/ 433,821
|
| Linguistics |
9,787
/ 269,899
|
| Oceanography |
9,766
/ 553,475
|
| Optics |
9,239
/ 383,953
|
| Public Health |
8,432
/ 399,293
|
| Social Psychology |
7,900
/ 346,121
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
7,748
/ 387,445
|
| Neuroscience |
7,692
/ 300,215
|
| Demography |
7,661
/ 363,434
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. David Bates
1945-. (aged 81)
historian
medievalist
university teacher
medieval historian
David Bates is a historian of Britain and France during the period from the tenth to the thirteenth centuries. He has written many books and articles during his career, including Normandy before 1066, Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum: The Acta of William I, 1066–1087 (1998), The Normans and Empire (2013), William the Conqueror (2016) in the Yale English Monarchs series (translated into...
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2. Laurie Brokenshire
1952-2017 (aged 65)
magician
Commodore Laurence Phillip Brokenshire CBE was a Royal Naval officer, magician, and world-class puzzle solver. He is also known to have successfully fostered over 70 children in 22 years.
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3. Derek Wyatt
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
rugby union player
Derek Murray Wyatt is a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sittingbourne and Sheppey from 1997 to 2010.
4. Abba Seraphim
1948-2025 (aged 77)
Oriental Orthodox bishop
William Henry Hugo Newman-Norton was a British independent Oriental Orthodox bishop. He was the Patriarch of Glastonbury and head of the British Orthodox Church (BOC) with the title of British Patriarch and was known as Abba Seraphim.
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1955
Motto
Lucem sequimurWe follow the light
Colors
green, white
Academic calendar
October to June(October - December; January-March; April-June)
Address
Mail Room, The Old Library Prince of Wales Road Exeter, EX4 4SB United Kingdom
City Population
124,000
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