Rankings of University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

Latest ranking updates for University of Exeter
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Exeter in position 139.
  • July 2024: Publication of CWTS Leiden Ranking. Ranking position #388.
  • June 2024: University of Exeter ranks 122 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #109.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #2 
    • #25 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #30 
    • #186 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #51 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #251 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #298 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #15 
    • #126 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #237 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #19 
    • #401 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #581 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #26 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #163 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #269 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #379 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #54 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #351 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #20 
    • #401 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #4 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #14 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #151 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #368 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #6 
    • #9 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #9 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Italian
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #8 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #11 
    • #16 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #18 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #35 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #10 
    • #16 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #26 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #12 
    • #20 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #23 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #4 
    • #7 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #501 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #714 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #34 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #49 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Natural Sciences
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #451 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #77 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #177 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #31 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #37 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #24 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #34 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #51 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #9 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #100 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #106 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #69 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #126 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #111 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #3 
    • #4 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Exeter

Natural Sciences The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#3 
Natural Sciences
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Engineering
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#4 
Sports Science
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Business
Theology & Religious Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Social Studies & Humanities
Italian The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#7 
Languages & Literature
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#16 
Mathematics
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#16 
Law
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Computer Science
Medicine The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#20 
Medicine & Health

Student Ratings for University of Exeter

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.4 (based on 3036 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.9 (based on 2469 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 422 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.6 (based on 145 student ratings)

“Amazing university with study options for everyone and an active student social life. Exeter is a city with a lot of natural beauty to offer, and there’s a lot to do for the student even if you have to look around a bit. My experiences with the staff have been positive, the majority are more than happy to take the time to help you with your issues with the assignments.”

About University of Exeter

PROS

  • Students at the University of Exeter praise the beautiful, green campus, with its natural scenery on every side.
  • Class sizes are kept small, meaning that students can enjoy fluid communication with their teachers.
  • The student population is made up of many international students. This is a benefit for both foreign and domestic students.

CONS

  • A typical criticism from students is that the admissions office tends to to respond slowly, and this makes it difficult for applicants to organise themselves appropriately.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1955
Telephone:
+44 1392 661000
Address:
North Park Road
EX4 4QJ, Exeter
England UK
Website:
https://www.exeter.ac.uk
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
  • Our year at the University of Exeter
  • Tour of the University of Exeter with our students
  • Advice for new international students
  • University of Exeter Medical School - advice for new students
  • A Student's Guide to Life at the University of Exeter
  • Why study Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter?

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
2469 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 280 students of University of Exeter participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Exeter in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 81.3

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Exeter

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
4815
English Studies:
2040
Medicine (Non-Specific):
2005
Biosciences:
1970
Law:
1945
Economics:
1810
Psychology:
1800
Languages and Area Studies :
1435
Engineering (Non-Specific):
1380
Politics:
1330
History:
1220
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
1135
Education and Teaching:
1090
Computing:
1005
Mathematical Sciences:
970
Sociology:
910
Physics and Astronomy:
535
Nursing and Midwifery:
470
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
395
Performing Arts:
355
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
335
Classics:
295
Materials and Technology:
285
Archaeology:
170
Theology and Religious Studies:
170
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
2065
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
935
India:
395
Saudi Arabia:
180
Singapore:
160
Malaysia:
160
United Arab Emirates:
155
United States:
150
Turkey:
135
Switzerland:
130
Thailand:
125
Nigeria:
95
Korea (South):
90
Russia:
85
Indonesia:
80
Canada:
70
Oman:
60
Pakistan:
55
Norway:
50
Japan:
50
South Africa:
50
Kazakhstan:
45
Taiwan:
35
Mauritius:
30
Brazil:
30
Australia:
25
Ghana:
25
Egypt:
25
Vietnam:
25
Jordan:
25
Kuwait:
25
Iran:
20
Colombia:
20
Kenya:
20
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
15
Azerbaijan:
15
Zimbabwe:
15
Mexico:
15
Botswana:
15
Chile:
15
Europe not otherwise specified:
15
Ukraine:
15
Ecuador:
15
Uzbekistan:
10
Qatar:
10
New Zealand:
10
Bahrain:
10
Lebanon:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Philippines:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Bangladesh:
10
Zambia:
10
Uganda:
10
Bermuda:
10
Cayman Islands:
10
Morocco:
10
Algeria:
10
Bahamas, The:
5
Argentina:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Albania:
5
Peru:
5
Rwanda:
5
Georgia:
5
Monaco:
5
Serbia:
5
Angola:
5
Cameroon:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Libya:
5
Malawi:
5
Israel:
5
Tanzania:
5
Tunisia:
5
Brunei:
5
Kyrgyzstan:
5
Nepal:
5
Asia (Except Middle East) not otherwise specified:
5
Iraq:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Exeter

University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
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University of Exeter - St Luke's Campus
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University of Exeter - Truro Campus
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FAQ

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University of Exeter is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 35 rankings of University of Exeter.

University of Exeter achieved #10 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Exeter.

University of Exeter achieved the highest ranking for Languages & Literature. It is ranked #1 in (Middle Eastern and African Studies). See all subject rankings for University of Exeter.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of Exeter ranks #1 among universities in Exeter and #16 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Exeter.

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