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4.04.23.6749 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsExeter is a good place to study because the study areas are nice, but like most universities sometimes it is difficult to find somewhere to sit so maybe improve by getting more seating or reducing the number of big booths in the guild because typically only one person sits there and then no one wants to join. The uni is very nice and the forum is good.
Great location and lovely people in the area. Campus facilities are great
My course is amazing I have learned so much and my tutors and lecturers have been amazing, very inspiring and helpful. The buildings I study in are new and have a lot of variety and amount of study spaces. There are always fun events on campus and the students union gets involved in important issues such as the £2 hot meal initiative. I feel safe and happy in this city, everything is within walking distance, and there is always so much to do. I have known who to go to if I need support always. Being on a campus uni is cosy and allows me to have a work-life balance. While Exeter is a more expensive city to live in, I wouldn't trade it for any other uni!
All of the professors etc are the nicest and most helpful people you could have ! (on my course) I feel really supported and have never really had a bad experience with them. The campus is clean and nice but it would be nicer for maybe more study space and the social life in exeter isn’t as good as other unis but ultimately really enjoyable!
18-24 years
A beautiful location and lovely university. Unfortunately sometimes the assistance the university prides themselves on providing can feel more for show than anything else
The University of Exeter is a top university choice as it's renowned for producing academic excellence across every faculty. I couldn't stress enough how amazing this is as the university both challenges you and motivates you to work as best as you can. What I also love about Exeter is how multicultural it is. It welcomes hundreds of thousands of international students every year.
Very prestigious, absolutely worth it
Exeter is a great place to live and study while you complete your degree. The campus is lovely, with lots of green space and outdoor areas for the good weather, complete with many indoor social and study options. As a student, I felt supported throughout my time, and always knew who I could turn to with any issue, no matter how big or small. Student life at Exeter is diverse, and there is certainly something for everyone, regardless of what you are interested in! There is hundreds of clubs and societies to chose from, all which are welcoming and cater to beginners - uni is the perfect time to try something new!
Absolutely incredible! Prior to coming to university, I was extremely nervous but I had absolutely no need to be! Exeter is a beautiful city close to many gorgeous beaches. It is quite a small city but that makes it super homely and "student" vibes everywhere. Theres a few clubs which EVERYONE goes to so you will always see familiar faces. Everyone is super friendly, the "posh" stereotype is definitely not true everywhere in exeter, there is a big diverse range of people at the university. I've made friends all over! My course is really well structured and i am lucky to say - i have not had a single lecturer who i havent absolutely loved! Exeter has such a broad array of societies which i have loved, particularly surf and tennis! Only potential downside i can think of is the hills in exeter are no joke! But they keep you fit and you eventually get used to it! i am absolutely loving the university experience at exeter - i could talk for hours about how good it is!
Such a great atmosphere and location Sometimes not the best sharing with Falmouth students
Best: a lot of societies Worst: it’s a bit of walk
I love my course and the campus is so so perfect. Nice and green but also feels modern, and everything is within walking distance. The quality of the teaching staff is very high and I feel supported. I think the student health centre could be better however, it is hard to get an appointment
The student life is very good with lots of opportunities and activities. What could be improved are the quality of the facilities in place to help with things like essays. I feel like sometimes the support is very repetitive and not specific enough.
I love my university. I love that it is in a small city where I can walk anywhere I want and feel completely safe walking on my own at night. The campus is extremely nice and green, making me feel at peace as I am completely surrounded by nature. I really enjoy my degree and all of my classes, I never thought I would like sociology as much as I do. The societies are really great, whether they be sports, social or musical, I really enjoy going to their events. The nightlife is not the best but it is good enough, especially if you have a big group of friends with whom you can enjoy the night with. What I wish could be improved is the availability of part-time jobs at the university and more help from the uni when looking for part-time jobs outside of the institution. Ever since arriving I have been looking for a part-time job but haven't been able to find one. Overall I really love it at Exeter
Lovely campus and great people
The student union is a bit pants, we have no on campus locations for clubbing or drinking, only 1 small pub for the whole uni which is just so different to other unis, and I wish we had that here. Both campuses are absolutely gorgeous and I love to study on them. HOWEVER, there is a severe lack of study space, it can take 30 mins - 1 hour to find a space to sit down on campus to study which is just stupid (especially on the St Luke's campus). They really need to invest some money into building more space for the students to study, particularly with the cost of living crisis, and students have to study in their freezing homes and sometimes without wifi which presents as a huge problem
Teaching quality is sometimes poor
Best: The community on campus with diversity and multicultural networking opportunities. Worst: The marking and teaching from some of the professor teach the module which their delivery was not very effective.
Near the beach, good weather generally, chill vibe. However, full of posh people that went to private school and not much diversity of culture or diversity of thought.
4.3
uni itself is always clean and pleasant to be in; however, there is only one multi-gender bathroom on the entirety of streatham campus, which makes being a trans/nonbinary student difficult as i can only safely use one bathroom on the entirety of campus. the student body can also feel jarring; exeter has a specific kind of “rahhh” culture and it can be alienating for non-privately-educated students. i like attending the uni, and i would recommend it to most people, but it does have its flaws in terms of inclusivity.
some more contact hours would be fantastic. it would also be great if, when modules claim texts are available online via the library, they were actually easily available online via the library.
didn’t feel too safe as it was not monitored by a central hub in the same way birks grange (nearby accommodation) was. however, the wifi was fine, and it was cleaned once a week. when maintenance issues were raised, they were addressed within a few days.