About the university
The University of Exeter traces its history back to 1855 and received its university charter in 1955. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, with nearly 30,000 students across campuses in Exeter and Cornwall.
Exeter is ranked 136th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 11th in the Complete University Guide 2027. It is ranked joint 20th in the world for its work on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, has invested £50 million in data science and AI, and is a partner of the Alan Turing Institute.
More than 850 Indian students study at Exeter. For September 2027, Indian master's students receive an automatic £10,000 scholarship and undergraduates £3,000 a year, and the competitive Exeter Excellence Scholarships are worth £15,000.
Exeter is a city in Devon, in the south-west of England. Most courses on this page are taught on the Streatham Campus; some health courses use St Luke's Campus.
- University charter
- 1955; history traced back to 1855
- Type
- Public research university, member of the Russell Group
- Total students
- 29,777 (FTE, 2025/26 census)
- International students
- 5,298 (FTE, 2025/26), including more than 850 students from India
- Campuses
- Streatham and St Luke's in Exeter, and Penryn in Cornwall
- Intakes
- September; some master's (such as MSc Data Science and MSc Business Analytics) also start in January
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
136 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
=157 in the world
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
11th in the UK
Guardian University Guide (UK) 2027
16th in the UK
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £30,100
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £30,100
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £30,100
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in writing, 5.5 in other sections)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £31,300
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £30,100
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £32,600
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £31,300
- Duration
- 9 or 12 months (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £31,300
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each section)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | 1 year (full time) | £30,100 | ≈ ₹36.7 lakh |
| MSc Computer Science | 1 year (full time) | £30,100 | ≈ ₹36.7 lakh |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | 1 year (full time) | £30,100 | ≈ ₹36.7 lakh |
| MSc Business Analytics | 1 year (full time) | £31,300 | ≈ ₹38.2 lakh |
| MSc Cyber Security Analytics | 1 year (full time) | £30,100 | ≈ ₹36.7 lakh |
| MSc Finance | 1 year (full time) | £32,600 | ≈ ₹39.8 lakh |
| MSc Management | 9 or 12 months (full time) | £31,300 | ≈ ₹38.2 lakh |
| MSc International Business | 1 year (full time) | £31,300 | ≈ ₹38.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Exeter with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Taught master's, September 2027 entry
University of Exeter Postgraduate Taught Scholarship for India
Value: £10,000 off the tuition fee
Eligibility: Students from India on most master's programmes. Applied automatically to eligible offers; terms and deadlines apply.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's, September 2027 entry
University of Exeter Undergraduate Scholarship for India
Value: £3,000 a year (for each eligible year of study)
Eligibility: Students from India on most undergraduate programmes. Applied automatically to eligible offers.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and master's, September 2027 entry
Exeter Excellence Scholarships
Value: £15,000 (bachelor's: each eligible year; master's: first year)
Eligibility: Competitive awards for international fee payers with outstanding academic achievement and ambition.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Standalone postgraduate programmes starting in 2027/28
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
Value: 20% of the first year's tuition fee
Eligibility: University of Exeter graduates.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - One-year master's
Chevening Scholarships
Value: Fully funded UK government scholarship
Eligibility: Future leaders from eligible countries, including India. Applications for 2027/28 closed on 6 October 2026.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- CBSE, ICSE/ISC, Maharashtra and listed state board Standard XII: minimum aggregate of 80% (70% for the West Bengal Board).
- Other regional boards are considered individually, usually with at least 85%.
- Students who fall short can take a foundation year, such as INTO International Foundation on the Streatham Campus.
- Apply through UCAS.
Postgraduate
- A relevant bachelor's degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or 2:2, depending on the course.
- A Graduate Diploma at the International Study Centre is a route for students who do not quite meet the entry requirements.
- Many courses list typical offers and subject requirements on the course page; contact the India office for your exact requirement.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
- English test score
- Personal statement
- References and CV where the course asks for them
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Profile B1 (most courses on this page): 6.5 overall, no section below 5.5. Profile B2: 6.5 with 6.0 in each section. Profile B3 (MSc AI): 6.5 with 6.0 in writing. |
| PTE Academic | Profile B1: 67 with no less than 59 in all communicative skills. Profile B2: 67 with 64 in each. |
| TOEFL iBT | Profile B1: 90 with 20 in speaking and 18 in writing, listening and reading (or 4.5 overall, 3.5 per section on the new scale from 21 January 2026). |
| Duolingo English Test | Profile B1: 120 overall with no less than 95 in any integrated subscore. |
Accommodation and living costs
Exeter guarantees accommodation (terms apply) and its halls include all bills. Undergraduates usually take 40-week contracts; some postgraduate halls, such as Spreytonway, run for 51 weeks. Prices below are 2026-27 contract totals.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Standard room, Lafrowda (undergraduate, 40 weeks)£6,743.43 | £6,743per year | ≈ ₹8.2 lakh |
| En suite room, Lafrowda or Birks Grange Village (40 weeks) | £8,688–8,828per year | ≈ ₹10.6 lakh – ₹10.8 lakh |
| Postgraduate studio, Rowancroft (42 weeks)Near St Luke's Campus | £10,759per year | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| Postgraduate en suite, Spreytonway (51 weeks)Postgraduate-only hall near the Business School | £11,477per year | ≈ ₹14 lakh |
| Postgraduate studio, Lafrowda (51 weeks) | £13,072per year | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
Campus and location
Most students are based on the Streatham Campus in Exeter. St Luke's Campus, also in Exeter, hosts health courses such as the MPH, and the Penryn Campus is in Cornwall.
- Streatham Campus: about 22,800 students (FTE); computing, business and engineering courses on this page are taught here.
- St Luke's Campus: about 4,300 students; MSc Global Healthcare Management and the MPH are taught here.
- Penryn Campus in Cornwall: about 2,600 students.
- INTO University of Exeter runs foundation and graduate diploma programmes on the Streatham Campus.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Exeter's Careers and Employability service offers guidance, employer connections and placements. Several master's, such as MSc Engineering Business Management, offer an optional industrial placement year. See our UK guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate prospects for Computer Science | Joint 9th in the UK | Complete University Guide 2027, quoted on Exeter course pages |
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FAQs
How much does a master's at Exeter cost for Indian students?
Most master's on this page cost £30,100 to £32,600 for 2027 entry. Indian students starting in September 2027 receive an automatic £10,000 scholarship on most programmes.
What Class 12 percentage do I need?
Exeter asks for an aggregate of 80% in CBSE, ICSE/ISC, Maharashtra and listed state board Standard XII (70% for West Bengal), and usually 85% for other regional boards.
Can I start in January?
Some master's have a January 2027 start, including MSc Data Science, MSc Computer Science, MSc Business Analytics and MSc International Supply Chain Management. Most others start in September.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most courses on this page use Profile B1: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section below 5.5. PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo are also accepted.
Is accommodation guaranteed?
Exeter offers an accommodation guarantee (terms and conditions apply), and university halls include all bills.
Sources
- University of Exeter: students from India (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: funding and scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: MSc Data Science (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: MSc Business Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: BSc Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: English language requirements, Profile B1 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: Spreytonway (postgraduate hall) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: league tables, rankings, facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
- University of Exeter: about the university (opens in a new tab)
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