University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a prestigious member of the UK’s Russell Group of research-intensive universities.
Located in the historic city of Exeter in South West England, just over two hours by train from London, the university combines academic excellence with a welcoming community and modern facilities across its green campuses. Exeter is a student-friendly city known for its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and easy access to stunning coastlines and national parks, making it an ideal place to live and learn while gaining a world-class degree.
Fast Facts
Location
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Number of Students
30,000 of which approx. 7,000 international, representing 159 nationalities
Faculties
- Environment, Science and Economy
- Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Health and Life Sciences
Notable Alumni
- J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter Author
- Abdullah Gül – former President of Turkey
- Thom Yorke – Musician (Radiohead)
- Ameenah Gurib – President of Mauritius
- Andrew D. Hamilton – 16th President of New York University
- Gabriel Makhlouf – Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland
Key strengths in teaching and research
- Mineral and Mining Engineering (Ranked 19th in the World*)
- Arts and Humanities (Ranked 26th in the World*)
- Earth and Marine Sciences (Ranked 44th in the World*)
- Geology and Geography (Ranked 39th and 40th in the World respectively*)
- Sports Science (Ranked 37th in the World*)
- Environmental Sciences (Ranked 36th in the World*)
- Anatomy and Physiology, History, Theology, Politics and International Studies (all ranked in the Top 100 in the World*)
*QS World University Subject Rankings, 2025
QS World University Rankings, 2026
United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals/Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2025
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025
Location
Exeter is a vibrant, student-friendly city, located in Devon, in the heart of South West England. Exeter offers the perfect balance between history, modern living, and natural beauty. The universities 2 main campuses are located in Exeter, with 2 additional campuses in Truro and Penryn (Cornwall).
For students, the city offers everything you need: a historic centre with beautiful architecture, lively pubs and restaurants, independent shops, a vibrant cultural scene, and outdoor lovers will appreciate how close Exeter is to the stunning Devon coastline and Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Studying in Exeter means enjoying a supportive, close-knit community while living in one of the UK’s most attractive and accessible student cities.
Programmes in the Spotlight
Mining Engineering
The Camborne School of Mines (CSM) has a history going back to 1888 when it was one of three mining schools established in Cornwall, which was amongst the most influential metalliferous mining regions worldwide. CSM undertakes research and education in fundamental and applied aspects of geoscience and georesources, areas of knowledge that are crucial to address many of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, including the energy transition away from fossil fuels towards sustainable practices. CSM is home to the Critical Minierals Challenge Centre, focused on advanced the responsible production of critical minerals, supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero. Courses offered include the MSc Exploration and Mining Geology, MSc Minerals Processing, MSc Mining Engineering and the MSc Mining Environmental Management.
MA in Magic and Occult Science
This unique programme build interdisciplinary expertise whilst exploring your specific interests within the long and diverse history of esotericism, witchcraft, ritual magic, occult science, and related topics.
MSc Zooarchaeology
Zooarchaeology combines traditional archaeology with branches of natural sciences to examine animal remains and their importance in understanding a broad range of economic and cultural issues. Students will study faunal evidence to develop an understanding of past human interactions with animals and will learn how to interpret past patterns of hunting and husbandry within their environmental and social context. The university’s Bioarchaeology Lab is dedicated to the study of anatomical variation, palaeopathological conditions, and the funerary context of human and animal remains.
MSC Island Biodiversity and Conservation
This unique course is delivered by a consortium of leading professionals and academics from across the globe and taught at the Jersey International Centre of Advanced Studies (JICAS) on the Island of Jersey. The programme has been designed to meet the needs of conservation professionals specialising in islands, students who wish to remain in academia and conservation practitioners from across the world. Jersey provides a rich biodiversity thus offering substantial fieldwork opportunities in most modules targeting both research and practical conservation skills. Students have the opportunity to complete their dissertation module in a number of different islands, including Hawaii, Greece, Canary Islands, Madagascar and Mauritius.
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Exeter has various funding and scholarship arrangements in place for international students. Scholarships may be offered by the university itself, some by the British Government, whilst others are country-specific scholarships. Below is an overview of opportunities available to Latin American students interested in studying at the University of Exeter.
For further information please do some research directly with these funding bodies, or contact the Inova Education team and we can assist you identifying opportunities available in your country. Note that in most cases you cannot apply for scholarships or study loans until after you have secured a university offer.
