University of Exeter
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University of Exeter is in Exeter, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £25,700–£31,500 (≈ US$34,200–41,900) per year (2027-28 figure). Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £25,700 per year (≈ US$34,200) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. University of Exeter Undergraduate Scholarships 2027/28 for Hong Kong: only for students from Hong Kong. University of Exeter Undergraduate Scholarships 2027/28 for Malaysia: only for students from Malaysia. |
| Chances of admission | Reference: A-level grades A*AA - AAA (typical offer, BSc Economics). English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120, PTE 67. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Oct 15 (UCAS early deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Exeter · 75 km from CWL airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 - Undergraduate, worth £15,000 each year, payable as a reduction of the international tuition fees.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“These prestigious scholarships recognise outstanding international students and provide substantial funding to support them through their studies.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English proficiency test required for non-native speakers
Sources (6)“International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition , TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores - tests taken from 21st January 2026 4.5 overall and no less than 3.5 in any section”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition , TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores 90 with minimum scores of 20 in speaking and 18 for writing, listening and reading.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic , IELTS Academic Online and IELTS One Skill Retake 6.5 overall and no less than 5.5 in any section”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024 120 overall and no less than 95 in any Integrated Subscore”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE 67 with no less than 59 in all communicative skills”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (1)“The University of Exeter International Study Centre offers a range of courses for international students who do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry to the University, including: Exeter International Foundation, International Year One programmes, and Pre-sessional or Academic English.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 - Undergraduate
£15,000 (≈ US$20,000) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £15,000 (≈ US$20,000) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Number of awards: 150
- Minimum grades / scores: A-level grades AAB
- Renewal: Renewable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“we are offering 150 Exeter Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships worth £15,000 for entry in 2027/28.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“have International fee status (including any EU students required to pay International fees in 2027/28);”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they have achieved or are able to achieve the equivalent of GCE A level grades AAB.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“These Exeter Excellence 2027/28 Undergraduate scholarships are awarded as a reduction in the International tuition fees for each eligible year of study. They cannot be combined with any other University of Exeter scholarship.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12University of Exeter Undergraduate Scholarships 2027/28 for Hong Kong
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from Hong Kong
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The University of Exeter is offering scholarships to international students from Hong Kong enrolling on an eligible Undergraduate programme in September 2027.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“£3,000 (recurring) - for direct entry to the first year of an eligible Undergraduate programme in September 2027.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“are a citizen/passport holder of Hong Kong and therefore classed as an International student for fees purposes;”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship will be allocated automatically to eligible applicants for entry in the 2027/28 academic year. A separate application is not required.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12University of Exeter Undergraduate Scholarships 2027/28 for Malaysia
£3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from Malaysia
- Amount: £3,000 (≈ US$4,000) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable
- Can be combined with other awards: No
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“The University of Exeter is offering scholarships to international students from Malaysia enrolling on an eligible Undergraduate programme in September 2027.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“£3,000 (recurring) - for direct entry to the first or second year of an eligible Undergraduate programme in September 2027.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“are a citizen/passport holder of Malaysia and therefore classed as an International student for fees purposes;”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship will be allocated automatically to eligible applicants for entry in the 2027/28 academic year. A separate application is not required.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | BSc Business and Management · 3 years · Streatham Campus Source (1)“BSc Business and Management Summary UCAS code N202 Duration 3 years Entry year 2027 Campus Streatham Campus”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology · 3 years · Penryn Campus Source (1)“BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology Summary UCAS code C190 Duration 3 years Entry year 2027 Campus Penryn Campus”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Economics · 3 years · Streatham Campus Source (1)“BSc Economics Summary UCAS code L100 Duration 3 years Entry year 2027 Campus Streatham Campus”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | BSc Business and Management: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Source (1)“Typical offer View full entry requirements A-Level: AAB IB: 34/665”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Business and Management: IB Diploma points 34/665 — typical offer Source (1)“Typical offer View full entry requirements A-Level: AAB IB: 34/665”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology: A-level grades ABB — typical offer Source (1)“Typical offer View full entry requirements A-Level: ABB IB: 32/655”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology: IB Diploma points 32/655 — typical offer Source (1)“Typical offer View full entry requirements A-Level: ABB IB: 32/655”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Economics: A-level grades A*AA - AAA — typical offer Source (1)“Typical offer View full entry requirements A-Level: A*AA - AAA IB: 38/766 - 36/666”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BSc Economics: IB Diploma points 38/766 - 36/666 — typical offer Source (1)“Typical offer View full entry requirements A-Level: A*AA - AAA IB: 38/766 - 36/666”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)“already hold an offer (conditional or unconditional) to study an eligible Undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter, entering year one of that programme directly in September 2027.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Teacher recommendation: Required (reference) Source (2)“The UCAS reference is part of the applicant’s UCAS profile, which is the means by which applicants apply to university courses in the United Kingdom.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Most UCAS references are written by teachers, tutors, or other assigned academic or pastoral contacts at the school, college or education centre the applicant is using.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application — September intake (BMBS Medicine) | Oct 15Source (1)“15 October 2026 at 18:00 (UK time) UCAS deadline for applying to our BMBS Medicine course”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | BSc Business and Management: £25,700 per year (≈ US$34,200) (2027–28 figure) BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology: £31,500 per year (≈ US$41,900) (2027–28 figure) BSc Economics: £25,700 per year (≈ US$34,200) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | £1,300–£2,000 per month (≈ US$1,700–2,700) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (9)
“Tuition fees for 2027 entry”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students: £25,700 per year”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for 2027 entry”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students: £31,500 per year”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for 2027 entry”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International students: £25,700 per year”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We estimate a single student living in Exeter or Cornwall will need approximately £1,300-£2,000 a month to meet basic living expenses such as accommodation (rent), transport, food and drink, entertainment, utility bills, clothes and socialising.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)“We guarantee to offer accommodation to all new unaccompanied International undergraduate and postgraduate students and to study abroad and exchange students who are studying in Exeter for the full academic year starting in September, as long as you apply by 31 July in your year of entry.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Source (1)“We guarantee to offer accommodation to all new unaccompanied International undergraduate and postgraduate students and to study abroad and exchange students who are studying in Exeter for the full academic year starting in September, as long as you apply by 31 July in your year of entry.”www.exeter.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Source (1)“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Source (1)“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Exeter |
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| Nearest major airport | Cardiff International Airport (CWL), about 75 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1414861 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).