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University of Exeter

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Exeter, United Kingdom
=172nd in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Exeter

Basic information and contact details for the University of Exeter

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The University of Exeter is a public research university based in Exeter, South West England. It is a member of the Russell Group of UK universities. Its motto is Lucem sequimur (we follow the light). 

It has its origins in the Exeter School of Art and Exeter School of Science, which were founded in 1855 and 1863 to celebrate Prince Albert’s services to the arts and sciences. The schools merged, becoming the Royal Albert Memorial College, the University College of the South West of England and in 1955 the University of Exeter, as it received its Royal Charter. 

The university is spread across four campuses: Streatham, St Luke’s in Exeter, and Truro and Penryn in Cornwall. In 1993, Camborne School of Mines was merged into the University of Exeter. 

The University of Exeter is organised into six academic colleges. Their many research institutes and centres include the Centre for Leadership Studies, the Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture, and the Centre for Maritime Historical Studies. Its research themes are often interdisciplinary, and include climate change, translational medicine and exoplanets. 

University of Exeter alumni include J. K. Rowling – who studied a BA in French and Classics – and politicians Sajid Javid, Caroline Lucas and Andrew Lansley. 

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall 60.4
Teaching 34.8
Research Environment 42.3
Research Quality 94.9
Industry 56
International Outlook 94.9
55565758596061201620172018201920202021202220232024202559.557.957.857.857.455.957.858.560.260.4

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Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
8890929496202120222023202488.792.994.596.1

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Impact Ranking positions 2021 to 2024
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Exeter

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
53 F : 47 M (1)
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International student percentage
29% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.9 (1)
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Student total
29310 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Exeter

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Exeter

Physical Sciences101–125th

  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science301–400th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences126–150th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences101–125th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health151–175th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law126–150th

  • Law

Business and Economics201–250th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities=82nd

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education126–150th

  • Education

Engineering201–250th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology101–125th

  • Psychology