University of Exeter

Almost no one talks about the fact that the University of Exeter has invested over GBP 7 million in scholarships for EU and international students for 2026/27. Very few UK universities can match the Exeter University funding combination.GBP 7,500 (INR 9.60L) automatic scholarship for Indian PG students with no form, no essay and no deadline to miss. Exeter University UK holds a Triple Gold Status in the UK's Teaching Excellence Framework which is a distinction that very few Russell Group universities have achieved.

Quick snapshot on why Indian students should choose the University of Exeter -

• Rankings: In 2027, the University of Exeter QS ranking stands at #21 in the UK and #136 in the world.
• Admissions: Indian students need a minimum of 80% in CBSE/ICSE class 12 for UG courses and for PG courses, students need a 2:1 equivalent (60%)
• Fees: Indian students have to pay the University of Exeter tuition fee that ranges from GBP 24.9K (INR 32.01L) to GBP 48.9K (INR 62.8L) per year for UG courses. And for PG courses, the fee ranges between GBP 24.9K and GBP 35K (INR 32.01L to 45L) a year.
• Placements: As per High Fliers 2026, 92% is Exeter University's placement rate where graduates are employed within 15 months of graduation. This university is in the UK's top 13 most targeted universities by graduate employers.
• On Campus vs Off Campus Accommodation: The University of Exeter guarantees on-campus accommodation to all first-year Indian students. The University halls cost around GBP 125 to GBP 280 (INR 16K to INR 35.9K) per week. Off-campus accommodation at Exeter costs almost similar, around GBP 150 to GBP 250+ (INR 19.2K to 32.1K) per week.
• Affordability: Exeter is an affordable city for Indian students, and the cost of living is around GBP 12K (INR 14.9L), which is way cheaper than London. There is a large Indian community already living there, so adjustment should not be hard.
• University of Exeter vs Other Russell Group Universities: It is much easier for Indian students to get into this university than most Russell Group universities which are highly competitive like Imperial College London or UCL. The University of Exeter is part of the Russell Group and it has the highest acceptance rate of around 73%. This means the Indian student receives a Russell Group degree, which has the same prestige and weight, but they can get in easily. Read more about the difference between Exeter and ICL here. Read more on the difference between Exeter vs UCL vs ICL.

Tips for Indian Students from our Study Abroad Counsellor, Joyasmita Chodhury, specialising in UK admissions with 7+ years of experience -

• Indian students can combine the Indian specific scholarship and Exeter Excellence Scholarship to a maximum scholarship amount of GBP 10,000 (INR 12.47L) at PG level.

• University of Exeter acceptance rate is high but for the PG taught courses from its B-School (MSc Finance, MSc Business Analytics) is lower as there is a global applicant pool for only 40 to 60 spots per cohort. The best strategy for Indian students is to apply as early as possible if their profile is borderline.

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University of Exeter Fact Sheet

The Uni of Exeter is also a member of Universities UK, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, and more. University of Exeter UK has a remarkable alumni network of graduates worldwide. It has produced many notable personalities like JK Rowling, who wrote Harry Potter.

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University of Exeter Related Video-

• For courses starting in 2027, the University of Exeter application deadline is Oct 15, 2026 (BMBS Medicine deadline)
• Two subject areas of Exeter University rank among the Top 100 Times Higher subject rankings by subject in 2026. These subjects are Psychology that ranks at #87 and #95 for Arts and Humanities