I am a third year English & History student at the University of Exeter, and have enjoyed a very positive experience here!

Exeter is a campus university, meaning all buildings are easily accessible, and there is a strong community feel. The city of Exeter is brilliant to live in because it is supremely walkable, with a large student population. Surrounding towns and villages include Topsham, Exmouth, and Dawlish Warren, where you can enjoy beach days and fish and chips!

The nightlife is good, with three major clubs popular throughout the week and particularly on Wednesdays. That being said, if nightlife is a major factor for you, a bigger city would be more appropriate, as Exeter is not renowned for its party scene.

However, the reason why I awarded four stars instead of five is that the classes sizes are too big, resulting in lower participation and engagement. I have spent the year studying abroad at an American university, where classes sizes are limited to 20-30 in most cases, allowing the professors to get to know the students personally, whereas in Exeter, classes may hold up to 300 students in large lecture halls.

Another academic factor to consider is that, unlike my experience at a US college, Exeter assesses students largely based on one or two sets of exams within an academic year. At other universities, especially internationally, assessment compromises of attendance as well as essays and quizzes. The result is that many Exeter students do not attend lectures and seminars, resulting in lower participation and overall enthusiasm.

That being said, Exeter’s reputation for academics is exceptional and my experience here largely confirms this. I have felt supported at every level of my degree. Professors are approachable, attentive and knowledgeable. Lectures and seminars are well structured and organised.

Outside of academics, Exeter offers a broad range of societies and sports clubs. For me, a highlight has been membership of the Benchball Society! Joining a few clubs is a brilliant way to make friends and meet like-minded people. Exeter is a strong sports university, so anyone interested in competitive sports (especially Rugby, Hockey and Cricket) should consider Exeter a strong option particularly in the South of England.

Overall, I have enjoyed a very positive university experience at Exeter. I would thoroughly recommend it to prospective students looking for a university with a rich variety of campus activities, a stunning and lively city with easy access, and a strong academic standing.

Currently in my third year, I found my time at Exeter to be extremely rewarding and informative. The University has provided me with fantastic learning resources and have helped to grow my knowledge both through academic teaching and work placements.
The University has a great mixture of contact hours and independent study that has allowed me to develop in my degree.

I am currently an MA student of English Literature at the University of Exeter. Although I haven’t been here long, I can already tell I am going to love it! The lecturers and student support staff have been so helpful and willing to answer any questions I’ve had from the beginning of the application process. Whilst such prestigious establishments can often feel quite cold, the UoE campus has a diverse and inclusive feel. Students of all race, sexuality and background are made to feel at home. The modules on offer are representative and innovative and I feel this university is therfore playing a fundamental role in the ongoing development and progression of research and teaching methods within the humanities school and beyond.

Campus facilities are outstanding, great library and study spaces. Great university for student satisfaction – I always got the impression that lecturers genuinely cared about their students and passionate about teaching.