Language of instruction
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 Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring & Summer Terms) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn Term) | September–January |
Guides and additional information
The University of Exeter has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- International student support
- Information before you arrive
- Students' guild international society
- English language support
Exeter Information Session
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
- B Economics, Semester 2, 2024
Exeter has so much variety with unique activities for everyone and is an absolutely beautiful city with fantastic academic staff and facilities, I would highly recommend applying!
- B ArtsSemester 2, 2019
Being the other side of the world also gave me a sense of independence I hadn't yet felt.
- B ArtsSemester 2, 2019
Pretty cliché but I loved my exchange experience and I’m so glad I decided to do it and highly recommended it.
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
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
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)