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University of Exeter
University of Exeter is a university in Exeter, England, in a campus setting. How it compares on official data.
14th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 69.8 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of Exeter | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 84.6% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 3,952 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 93.9% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 72.0% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £41,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 16% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of Exeter | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.0% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 82.5% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 77.2% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 85.2% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.3% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.6% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of Exeter appears in 19 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 3rd of 63 | 83.2% | £45,7004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 5th of 100 | 84.0% | £36,20021% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 4th of 59 | 82.9% | £32,00025% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 8th of 108 | 84.5% | £50,90022% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 11th of 122 | 84.5% | £54,90053% above the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 4th of 41 | 88.2% | £34,00011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 6th of 59 | 88.0% | £40,6001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 12th of 87 | 83.5% | £45,90030% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 17th of 74 | 80.5% | £35,10016% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 12th of 49 | 84.1% | £63,30020% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 13th of 51 | 88.6% | £30,6008% below the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 13th of 43 | 81.0% | £45,40019% above the UK average for this subject |
| Combined and general studies | 2nd of 6 | 82.6% | £46,80051% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 14th of 40 | 87.5% | £38,8008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 7th of 20 | 84.2% | £38,1006% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 15th of 40 | 83.1% | £38,10014% above the UK average for this subject |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 7th of 18 | 82.0% | £42,50025% above the UK average for this subject |
| Mathematical sciences | 11th of 27 | 83.2% | £47,6004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 19th of 45 | 83.7% | Not published |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: General, applied and forensic sciences, Medicine and dentistry, Physics and astronomy, Sport and exercise sciences.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 144 to 159 band, and the most common band was 144 to 159 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 218 full-time degree courses; 139 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 123 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
University of Exeter website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Exeter
Average private rent in the Exeter area was £1,318 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Exeter.
Is University of Exeter right for you?
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of Exeter: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of Exeter in the Be Wise ranking?
14th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 69.8 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of Exeter?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 84.6% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 3,952 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (85.2%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (77.2%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of Exeter?
On Discover Uni data, 93.9% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of Exeter graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 72.0% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of Exeter graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £41,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 16% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of Exeter?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 144 to 159 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is University of Exeter's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near University of Exeter?
The ONS average private rent in the Exeter area was £1,318 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.