University of Exeter

Exeter, Penryn
United Kingdom

Language of instruction

English

   Generally available as a second or third preference.

The University of Exeter combines world-class research with excellent student satisfaction at its campuses in Exeter and Cornwall. The university has a lively, friendly and welcoming campus environment where there’s always lots going on. It was acknowledged as the best sporting university in the UK alongside its strong academic achievements.

Exeter is a city with rich heritage, culture, and a wide variety of arts venues and evening entertainment. With good transport links, it is within easy distance of London and the rest of the UK.

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Semester 2 (Spring & Summer Terms)January–June
Semester 2Semester 1 (Autumn Term)September–January

View Exeter's academic calendar.

Guides and additional information

The University of Exeter has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:

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Campuses

The University of Exeter has 3 study campuses:

  • Streatham campus, Exeter
  • St Luke's campus, Exeter
  • Penryn campus, Cornwall

Exeter has virtual campus tours available online for interested students. 

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Student testimonials

Full-time study load

60 credits at Exeter is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

Host university requirements

GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Exeter.

Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you are required to choose at least 50% of your courses in one subject area to minimise timetable clashes.

Language Requirements:
Students who require a Student Visa to attend Exeter and whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency. Accepted qualifications can be found here.

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.  

Find courses

Search the Exeter course catalogue (Module selection).

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art history
Biological sciences
Biomedical science
Business analytics
Chemistry and biochemistry
Chinese
Civil engineering
Classical languages
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer engineering
Computer science
Data Science
Data Science
Drama
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
English
English literature
Environmental studies
Exercise science
Film, TV and media
Finance
French
General Electives
German
History and ancient history
Information technology
Innovation and entrepreneurship
International business
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Law
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Microbiology
Nutrition science
Peace and conflict studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Religion
Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Structural engineering
Writing

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Accommodation

If you are studying at Exeter for a full year you are guaranteed a space in university housing. There are a limited number of places available for single-semester exchange students and applications are processed in order of the date of receipt.

Cost of living

Exeter's International Student Guide provides a breakdown of estimated average living costs which students can expect to encounter while on exchange.

The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Students studying at Birmingham can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.

Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Students are not required to purchase additional health insurance. Students studying in the UK for less than 6 months will not be eligible for the National Health Service. 

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Exeter has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.

Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.

Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)