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Sort:Latest reviewsOverall Exeter is truly a great place to be. The sense of community is amazing and you're bound to have found a million new friends by the end of Fresher's week. Don't be disturbed by people who have never heard of Exeter because the reaction you get from people who DO know what (and how good) Exeter is will make up for anything else.
Good solid university which is better than most but not as good as Oxbridge/LSE/UCL ect. Maybe a shade worse than Durham or Warwick but about the same as Bristol in terms of rep. Good academic courses, good mix of people actually wanting to study/being academic and also being social
Uni life at Exeter is wonderfully entertaining. I have met lots of friends, played lots of sport and have even had time to go to the cinema on numerous occasions. I struggle to go to my lectures, but enjoy the fact that I am not restricted to staying at Exeter and can go home whenever I wish. All in all, Exeter is brilliant.
The university, for me, is the most enjoyable part. The refurbished parts on campus add to the university experience being that little bit better. The people on my course are great and the sport aspect is very enjoyable. Being able to push yourself more than ever. The lecturers are also passionate about what they teach. But the nightlife is quite an early night and has the potential to get boring here.
Falmouth is amazing!! Wish I could stay longer but unfortunately graduating this year. The academic staffs are brilliant and it is such a laidback atmosphere on campus. The nightlife is not amazing but I enjoy visiting the pubs and also the student ‘Stannary’ bar that throws events on a regular basis, Annie Mac, has even performed it was really good! The fresher’s events back in first year were great for meeting new people and having fun getting to know each other.
For starters, do not worry about starting uni, the staff make it really easy and fun and everyone at Falmouth has come down here for a reason. It was weird starting without the Falmouth students, we started a week before, but I think that has been changed now so that’ll be nicer for everyone. Join societies and get involved as much as possible! You will make friends quickly and I am really glad I chose this campus especially for the great beaches!
My time at university has been good. I feel that I have really gained a lot of general life experience whilst being here and learnt a lot on my course. The lecturers are really amazing and they generally make the course. If I had to give a piece of advice to any new students it would be to, be yourself and do not care what other people think. Make yourself proud and enjoy every minute. I do not want my time here to finish and will defiantly be returning for the memories!
This is a really really good university. The campus is good, modern and easy to get around. It is nice getting to know your neighbours. What is not to love about Cornwall? Everything is on our doorstep which is great. We have beaches, cliffs, great photo opportunities, everything is clean too. The uni is modern and has iMacs everywhere! I love my course, choose yours wisely and be really passionate about it; you will be studying it for three or more years.
I really do love going to uni down in Cornwall. There is a great course, great people and great scenery. The only drawback is the weather (in the winter), sports facilities and night life but it is a great uni and great place to study. Don’t come here if you are really wanting the city and clubbing scene and that’s not what you get here although you get pretty seaside and fresh air instead. Exeter is a top class institution to be part of.
Pretty decent place, lots of hills, lots of trees, fair amount of sun and a fair amount of rain. WOuld recommend.
I had a negative experience of Exeter there were too many people in the lectures, people were sat on the floor and tutorials were 100 for one of my modules.My course was full, in my opinion and others was that they've sold out they want people filling all the places they have because of the tuition fees increase. I didn't understand something and because of the size there was never any chance of altering this. My accommodation was average the double room I was in was small and dark and cold. I and my room-mate ended up moving out. We weren't well matched and they don't think about who there putting together. The food however was amazing. The student union is very good and the choice of clubs and societies is amazing. The sports club nights out are great fun and memorable.
If you like the idea of a uni which is overcrowded, terrible night life, long queues for clubs, 95% rah populated and generally boring then this is the place for you. This was not for me so I withdrew. Otherwise the courses are good its educational and sports facilities are good and the accommodation is good.
It would be great if University will provide more employment opportunities for students during their studies
There are lots of opportunities to engage in activities which provide career development. Additionally, the lectures are usually engaging and enjoyable.
Well, what can I say? This is a great place to study. Lovely nature, nice campus with number of facilities, well-educated academic staff. Night life is quiet boring though.
Nice unio with great facillities and the variety of degrees especially at business school, nice location
A really good uni life, wide range of clubs and societies and very developed facilities. Quality of studying is on a high level too.
i'm the first year. the city is very small, but this helps to concentrate on studying a lot. Also the Uni encourages the self study. The Forum has everything a student needs.
University of Exeter is a great place to study.It has a great environment to study and it provides us many facilities.Also,there are enough entertainment in here to relief my pressure
4.3
Nightlife is terrible, Library doesn't seem to contain resources written after 1975, you go to find a book and it doesn't even seem to be there. Plus its far too small, I can't get a space to study at like 6pm on a Sunday let alone during exam periods. The accommodation is overpriced and they couldn't even be bothered to paint the walls. £9,000 a year for three lines of feedback on an essay? I wouldn't bother.