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University of Exeter Rankings 2026

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University of Exeter Ranking by US News & World Report 2025
University of Exeter Ranking by The Guardian 2025
University of Exeter Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2026
Exeter University FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025
University of Exeter Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026
University of Exeter Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Exeter University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
Exeter University Student Reviews

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University of Exeter Ranking

University of Exeter is one of the famous universities among international students. Located in Exeter, UK, the university is aimed at offering quality education to a diverse student community coming from across the globe. This university is also known to be among the top ranked universities worldwide. Let’s look at some of the rankings this university holds.

According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, University of Exeter is ranked globally at #109 and #17, among universities in UK. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that aggregates different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally. This aggregate ranking allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision.

Nationally, the University of Exeter ranking as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking has improved in the 2025. It was ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking at #17, whereas in 2024 this rank stood at #19.

Moving on to the next one, the university is ranked by QS at #155, globally in 2026. In 2025, this ranking stood at #169, showing improved trend. The university is also ranked by The (Times Higher Education) University Ranking globally for 2025, its position improved to #172 from #177 in 2024.

Below table showcases three-year University of Exeter ranking trends:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	153	169	155
THE	137	177	172	Not Ranked
US News	152	122	127	Not Ranked
The Guardian	15	18	18	Not Ranked
The complete Guide	Not Ranked	15	14	11

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University of Exeter Course Ranking

University of Exeter offers an extensive selection of courses at both UG and graduate levels in a variety of specialisations. From this variety of courses, some are even ranked by multiple ranking bodies. Want to know which ones?

In 2025, its Engineering courses were ranked by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking at #198, showing declined trend from its 2024 rank of #163.

For students interested in Business & Management Studies courses, university’s top courses in this category are ranked at #107 globally. This ranking is given by Shiksha Popularity World Ranking for the year 2025, showcasing a declined trend from 2024 rank of #104.

Among Indian students researching study abroad options, University of Exeter has also stood out in the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. Based on student interest, here are some of the courses that have been ranking well at the university:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#159	#163	#198
Business & Management Studies	#135	#104	#107
Law	#125	#124	#139
Medicine & Health Sciences	#218	#258	#298
Science	#197	#247	#251

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University of Exeter Ranking by US News & World Report 2025

US News and World Report is one of the most esteemed ranking authority in the world. The ranking body offers a wide range of rankings such as global, regional, national and subject-based rankings. US News and World Report ranking helps students to gain more clarity on top universities. The ranking body evaluates various factors such as Total Citations, International Collaboration, Conferences, Publications, and more.

According to US News & World Report, the University of Exeter has achieved

According to US News & World Report, the University of Exeter has achieved various categories such as Best Global Universities, Best Global Universities in Europe, Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom, Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and more. The University of Exeter ranks at #127 under the category of “Best Global Universities 2025”. In 2024, the university holds in same position i.e. #122. There are no changes recorded in the ranking of University of Exeter as compared to the previous year's ranking. Students can check the table listed below for University of Exeter US News & World Report Rankings over the years:

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	152	122	127

University of Exeter Comparison with Other Universities: US News & World Report 2025

According to US News & World Report, the University of Exeter ranks at #127 in both 2025 and #122 in 2024 under the category of “Best Global Universities”. There are no changes in comparison to last year’s rankings. Similarly, the University of Bath has been ranked at #403 in 2025 and has increased 32 positions with a rank of #432 in 2024.Check the table listed below for Exeter University ranking by US News & World Report with top universities:

University Name	US News Global University Ranking 2023	US News Global University Ranking 2024	US News Global University Ranking 2025
University of Exeter	#152	#122	#127
University of Bath	#409	#432	#403
University of Bristol	#93	#96	#105
University of York	#280	#245	#302

US News & World Report is renowned for offering ranking to top university around the world. The ranking authority evaluates a wide range of factors such as global research reputation, conferences, total citations, highly citied papers in top 1%, international collaboration, and more. Check the table listed below to know more about U.S. News & World Report ranking criteria they considered while determining rankings of University of Exeter:

Metric	Value
Global Score	69.4
Global Research Reputation	#258
Regional Research Reputation	#302
Publications	#256
Books	#35
Conferences	#622
Normalized Citation Impact	#130
Total Citations	#186
Publications in Top 10% Most Cited	#172
% of Publications in Top 10% Most Cited	#62
International Collaboration (Relative to Country)	#810
International Collaboration	#362
Highly Cited Papers in Top 1%	#153
Percentage of Highly Cited Papers in Top 1%	#84

Also check: US News Best College Rankings Methodology

University of Exeter Ranking by The Guardian 2025

The Guardian University Guide Ranking is one of the top ranking authorities in the United Kingdom, providing specific rankings for UK-based universities. The ranking authority takes care of wide range of parameters while evaluating ranking to top UK-based universities. Some crucial parameters include entry standards, student-staff ratio, teaching quality, feedback, career prospects, etc. According to the Guardian Ranking 2025 University level rankings, the University of Exeter ranks at #18. The

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	18	18	17
Accounting and Finance	15	19	24
Business and Management	20	25	13
Civil Engineering	16	20	18
Economics	28	33	12
Electronic and Electrical Engineering	12	19	2
Law	35	34	53
Mechanical Engineering	4	9	15
Media and Film Studies	31	14	32
Medicine	32	25	12
Physics	9	7	12
Politics	11	18	19
Sociology and Social Policy	9	20	14

University of Exeter Comparison with Other Universities: The Guardian Ranking

According to The Guardian Rankings, the University of Exeter is ranked #18 in both 2024 and 2025. The University of Bath is ranked #7 in “The Guardian Rankings 2025”. The rankings of University of Exeter along with other similar universities in UK are given in the table below:

University Name	2023	2024	2025
University of Exeter	#15	#18	#18
University of Bath	#7	#6	#7
University of Bristol	#16	#17	#16
University of York	#21	#19	#25

The Guardian evaluates a large variety of parameters when ranking top universities in the United Kingdom. Some major parameters include student to staff ratio, average entry tariff, satisfied with feedback, and more. Furthermore, check the table below to see the scores attained by the University of Exeter:

Parameters	Values
Guardian score/100	66.2
Satisfied with teaching	67
Satisfied with feedback	72.2
Student to staff ratio	16.3
Spend per student/10	4.7
Average entry tariff	163
Value Added score/10	6.2
Career after 15 months	86
Continuation	96.2

Also check: The Guardian Ranking Methodology

University of Exeter Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2026

The Complete University Guide is among the top ranking publishers all over the world. The ranking publisher first ranking report was published in 2007. The Complete University Guide evaluates top universities on a wide range of parameters. Some of the important factors that have been considered are entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, degree completion, and more. According to the Complete University Guide UK University rankings, the University of Exeter has a ranking of #11

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
UK University	15	14	11
Accounting and Finance	8	9	7
Biological Sciences	21	19	21
Business and Management Studies UK	7	9	9
Civil Engineering	19	21	21
Communication and Media Studies	– / –	– / –	40
Computer Science	19	19	18
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	12	5	14
Law	20	18	14
Mechanical Engineering	11	14	20
Medicine	22	23	15
Nursing	– / –	22	7
Physics and Astronomy	17	15	13
Psychology	14	8	9
Sociology	18	13	10

University of Exeter Comparison with Other Universities: The Complete University Guide Ranking

The University of Exeter has a ranking of #11 in 2026 and #14 in 2025. Check the table of the three year ranking trend of the University of Exeter listed below:

University Name	2024	2025	2026
University of Exeter	#15	#14	#11
University of Bath	#2	#2	#8
University of Bristol	#16	#16	#15
University of York	#17	#17	#12

The Complete University Guide is known for offering best ranking to top universities. Some essential factors included by the ranking publisher include student satisfaction, research quality, student-staff ratio, and more. Furthermore, check the parameters table listed below to know about the score achieved by the University of Exeter:

Category	Score Achieved
Overall Score	801
Entry Standards	164
Student Satisfaction	3.07
Research Quality	3.35
Research Intensity	0.69
Academic Services Spend	1782
Facilities Spend	1144
Student-Staff Ratio	16.0
Continuation	97.0
Graduate Prospects – Outcomes	85.1
Graduate Prospects – On Track	78.2

Also check: The Complete University Guide Ranking Methodology

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FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Master in Finance	49	58	54

University of Exeter Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

Quacquarelli Symonds is one of the most reputed ranking unit worldwide and is highly regarded for its “World University Rankings”. The ranking authority publishes an annual report which indicates 1,418 institutions in 100 places. Also, Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings are based on various factors such as employer reputation, international student ratio, employment outcomes, etc.

According to QS Rankings, the rankings have shown an improvement in the world university ranking. It was

According to QS Rankings, the rankings have shown an improvement in the world university ranking. It was ranked at #155 in 2026 and #169 in 2025. This states that the university has dropped #14 position in comparison to previous year’s ranking. Check the Exeter University Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings over the years under various categories:

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Europe	47	49	– / –
World University	153	169	155
Accounting and Finance	201	201	– / –
Biological Sciences	139	141	– / –
Communication and Media Studies	151	151	– / –
Engineering and Technology	296	333	– / –
Global MBA	201	201	201
Law and Legal Studies	151	201	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	91	101	101
Mathematics	201	151	– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering	301	301	– / –
Medicine	201	197	– / –
Nursing	51	101	– / –
Performing Arts	101	101	– / –
Physics and Astronomy	251	251	– / –
Politics	51	80	– / –
Sociology	151	151	– / –

University of Exeter Comparison with Other Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds

University of Exeter, University of Bath, Bristol University, and York University are some of the best universities in UK for higher education. The comparative QS rankings of Exeter University along with similar ranked universities for the last 3 years are given as follows:

University Name	2024	2025	2026
University of Exeter	#153	#169	#155
University of Bath	#148	#150	#132
University of Bristol	#55	#54	#51
University of York	#167	#184	#169

QS annual report is highly regarded by students all over the world. The annual report is based on a variety of parameters such as academic reputation sustainability, overall, faculty student ratio, etc. A few more parameters that QS consider while ranking top universities is listed below:

Parameters	Value
Overall	50.1
Academic Reputation	42.9
Citations per Faculty	42.5
Employment Outcomes	30.1
Employer Reputation	45.0
Faculty-Student Ratio	30.2
International Faculty Ratio	91.0
International Research Network	95.1
International Student Ratio	72.2
Sustainability	97.1

Also Check: QS World University Ranking Methodology

University of Exeter Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

Times Higher Education is popularly known as THE is renowned for its “World University Rankings”. THE evaluates various factors when ranking the top universities in the world. A few essential factors include: Research, International Outlook, Citations, etc. Some major ranking released by THE annually include World University Rankings, Business & Economics Rankings, Computer Science Rankings, and Engineering & Technology Rankings. According to THE World Rank 2025, the University of Exeter ranks at #172 and #177 in 2024. This states that, the university has climbed #5 positions as compared to last year’s ranking. Check the table listed below for University of Exeter rankings over the past years:

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	177	172	170
Arts and Humanities	82	82	– / –
Clinical and Health	126	151	– / –
Engineering	201	201	– / –
Law	101	126	– / –
Life Sciences	101	101	– / –
PG Business and Economics	176	201	– / –
PG Computer Science	251	301	– / –
Psychology	101	101	– / –

University of Exeter Comparison with Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education)

According to THE, the University of Exeter ranks at #172 under the category of “World University Rankings 2025”. In 2024, the university was ranked at #177. The University of Exeter has begged #5 position in comparison to previous year ranking. The University of Bath is ranks at #251 in both 2025 and 2024. The University of Bristol is ranked at #78 under the “World University Rankings 2025”. The University of York ranks at #146 in 2025 and #147 in 2024. Students can refer to the table below for a comparison of THE university rankings among the top universities.

University Name	THE University Ranking 2023	THE University Ranking 2024	THE University Ranking 2025
University of Exeter	#137	#177	#172
University of Bath	#251	#251	#251
University of Bristol	#76	#81	#78
University of York	#139	#147	#146

Times Higher Education evaluate top universities based on five criteria: industry income, research, teaching, citations, and international outlook. Check below the ranking parameters that Times Higher Education evaluates while ranking top universities:

S. No.	Ranking Parameters	Performance Indicators
1	Teaching	Reputation survey Staff-to-student-ratio Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio Institutional income
2	Research	Reputation survey Research income Research productivity
3	Citations	Field Weighted Citation Impact
4	International Outlook	Proportion of international students Proportion of international staff International collaboration
5	Industry Income	Research income from industry & commerce/ academic staff

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Universities	151	151	151
Law	201	– / –	– / –
Physics	401	401	– / –
Political Sciences	51	101	– / –
Sociology	51	76	– / –

Exeter University
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

52% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Liberal

Internships3.2

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.1

Safety4.9

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.4

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MSc Engineering Business Management - Batch of 2026

3.4

University is good and staff is experienced and very helpful.

Tips: This university is good if you are coming from any other country, as the city is friendly and you feel a lot safe and happy. The only drawback is that the social life sucks, and you can feel the difference as you can get shocked by the various culture that goes around Exeter.

Likes (Safety): The security and nature of people in Exeter are very nice. All of them are friendly and always help if they think you are in trouble, and they are very kind, so it's a lot safe in Exeter, also, at night, you don't feel threatened, only if you encounter a drunk Brit on the weekend, who will always say something or the other way around.

Dislikes (Value for money): There are many other universities that are far better than Exeter and have so much more value, like Leicester and other universities. The only positive is that it comes under the Russel group and it's quite peaceful. But the city is dead, no social life, no fun at all.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2025Read more

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MSc Engineering Business Management - Batch of 2026

3.2

Great university and great facility.

Tips: Before joining the university, please make sure you find an accommodation that is in a place and get a contact for 1 year. You can get a scholarship, but that is not too much. Please apply for it so you can get some discount. It is very expensive, just give it a thought and try for the north side universities.

Likes (Part time work): On campus jobs are hard to get, but there are a lot of other off campus jobs like cafes, bars, restaurants and all, and you can find a job here pretty easily. You just have to be presentable and make sure you know what you are doing in the interview, and you can secure a part time quickly.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): This city is great, but it doesn't have options to settle because it is one of the most expensive city to live in, and this includes transport, parking, house, food, and you don't get tasty food, it is just below average, and you have to struggle every day to do the minimum.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40000

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025Read more

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MSc in International Business - Batch of 2023

4.8

Exeter is an incredible university with highly knowledgeable and experienced faculty.

Tips: Many scholarships are available; I received the Dean's List Scholarship, a 3000 award and more options are available. The multicultural environment offers lots of growth and work opportunities. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the university; it is very professional and modern.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): The 2-year Post Graduate Work Visa requires sponsorship. While permanent immigration is possible, it's not easy. Consider the benefits of being a temporary or permanent resident. Focus on your mental health and happiness; the university offers support for various issues.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Walking is the most convenient way to get around Exeter, as buses are infrequent. The university has some shuttle options which are free that run multiple times a day from various locations.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1550

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 31000

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025Read more

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MSC Engineering Business Management with Industrial Placement - Batch of 2024

4.1

A rewarding experience – fun, learning, and growth at Exeter.

Tips: I didn't experience a major cultural shift; everyone, including the local and university community, was welcoming and supportive, which made the transition smooth. I did not avail myself of any scholarships. Studying at the University of Exeter was both enjoyable and enriching, offering a great balance of academic and personal growth.

Likes (Value for money): The tuition fee was well justified considering the quality of education and student experience at the University of Exeter. The academic resources, Industry-relevant tools, and engaging assignments made learning effective and practical. Exeter offers great value for money and so does the university.

Dislikes (Indian Food): As an international student from India I found many culturally rich restaurants in the area including Thai, Chinese, Mexican and traditional British Cuisine. I personally found the British food a bit bland compared to what I'm used to but I thoroughly enjoyed exploring new flavours, especially Thai & Mexican dishes. Being a food enthusiast I made it to a point to try different cuisines to understand the culture better. Prices were generally reasonable for the quality and variety offered. One interesting adjustment was noticing how global chain like McDonald's and Pizza Hut have menu that cater to local taste which was not a surprise honesty as I traveled to a new country, Although I enjoy trying new food I prefer cooing at home and typically ate out only around 20% of the time.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1300

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 5 May 2025Read more

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BSc Business and Management - Batch of 2024

4.1

A top 10 campus uni in a small city in south west England

Tips: Exeter is a small city, many students who come here assume that it's gonna be as big as London which isn't the case. It is very small and you can literally walk everywhere. The population is mostly dominated by students so it is very safe that way. The faculty is excellent, and you can always reach out to them for any doubts via email or book office hours with any professor. The unique part of studying in Exeter is that the seminars are very hands-on and interactive with other peers as well as the professors.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Exeter is a small city that is easily walkable and is safe for international students. There are a few places that serve good Indian food, including Gandhi and Namaste Exeter. If you prefer to cook at home, you can find Indian groceries at Mess and Heera.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1925

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine - Batch of 2024

3.2

A good short period of time with twists and turns.

Tips: The university is good, and the staff are helpful. I would advise students to be aware of the scholarships that are available, even after starting the course. I was awarded 1000 pounds in hardship funding. Also, interacting with staff regarding your interests or participating in the mentorship program can help you find interesting events that can help you build your career. Overall, I had a good experience at the University of Exeter.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 950

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

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Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024Read more

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After applying for undergraduate courses at University of Exeter, international students who will apply by the equal consideration deadline in January, will receive the admission decision by the end of March. The university might ask for additional academic documents to be fully considered. On the

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University of Exeter is known to have a well known global alumni network of graduate students around the world. These personalities have proved to be successful in their careers or fields they had chosen. The fanous people who studied at Exeter University are mentioned as follows:

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University of Exeter is one of the top ranked universities in the UK known for research and high student satisfaction. More than 99% of the university's research was of good quality by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. It has been ranked at #155 in the QS World Rankings 2026. Additionall

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What are the entry requirements for Exeter Excellence Scholarships?

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University of Exeter has many excellence scholarships with a value of over EUR 7 million every year. The requirements to be considered for one of these scholarships are mentioned down below:

Applicants must have international fee status
Should have already have an admission offer by the university for

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What courses is Exeter best for?

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University of Exeter offers a lot of courses for international students at the undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels. Students can check the official website and select a course that they are interested in. The most popular programs at Exeter University are mentioned below:

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