Study in Exeter

Exeter sits in Devon, in South West England, on the River Exe, around 36 miles northeast of Plymouth. It was founded as a Roman fort in around 55 AD and has been continuously inhabited ever since, and was named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2019. StudyUKToday works with one real university here.

What Exeter Is Actually Like

Exeter Cathedral, begun in the mid-11th century, dominates the city centre and is visible from well outside it, and Rougemont Castle, built shortly after the Norman Conquest, reflects the city’s long military and administrative history. Exeter suffered significant bomb damage in the Second World War, and much of its centre, including the modern Princesshay shopping area, was rebuilt afterward alongside the surviving Georgian and Tudor buildings.

Exeter’s UNESCO City of Literature status, awarded in 2019, reflects a genuine literary and cultural scene beyond its historic architecture. The city sits on the M5 motorway with straightforward connections to Bristol and Birmingham, and Exeter St Davids railway station provides direct services to London, Bristol and Cornwall, alongside a regional airport with some European connections.

Studying in Exeter

Exeter is home to the University of Exeter, the one real university StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Exeter” section below, a research university with a strong reputation and a genuinely international student body.

Exeter’s cost of living is generally moderate for a South West England city, though it varies by area, so check current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Exeter?

A genuinely historic South West England city with nearly two thousand years of continuous history, a strong research university, and good transport links to Bristol, Birmingham and London.

Is Exeter affordable for international students?

Generally moderate for a South West England city, though costs still vary by area. Confirm current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

What is Exeter known for?

Its Roman origins and long history, Exeter Cathedral, and being recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature.

How many universities are there in Exeter?

StudyUKToday works with one real university in Exeter, the University of Exeter, listed in the “Universities in Exeter” section on this page.