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4.04.23.6745 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsSports are the best; the hills are really big, though!
The best aspect of studying at the University of Exeter is the campus environment and the quality of teaching. The supportive academic staff, strong reputation, and beautiful surroundings make it a great place to focus on your studies while still enjoying student life. The main downsides are the cost of living, particularly accommodation, and the quieter location, which may not suit everyone. Improving access to student support services and expanding affordable housing options would make the experience even better.
Best aspect is the people, all so welcoming, friendly and supportive. Worst thing is having my lectures on St Luke’s campus but been put in accommodation a 45 minute walk away!
Excellent university with a brilliant support network for students. Exeter has been so welcoming as a mature disabled student and have impressed me with what they can offer. All staff so far have been so informative and open with their research, making studying here challenging and informative in all the best ways!
Both academic and social aspects of the university satisfy myself. The only negative of my time is the lack of participation during seminars - however this (I believe) is from a lack of confidence in speaking publicly - and/or making mistakes in front of other
For me personally too, in the suburbs, I prefer something more in the city.
Lovely campus, friendly people and staff
I have really enjoyed studying at Exeter as it is a really pretty campus with really friendly people both staff and students. there's lots of social opportunities for people with all different interests.
It has a super lovely campus and great facilities
Best - lots of support available if you know where to look, good careers advice too Worst - study space availability
I think the course and sporting opportunities are great however there doesn’t seem to be much engagement from the students union or the courses society
Beautiful campus and great location, everything in the city is walkable. Can easily take the train to a variety of beaches or into Dartmoor to explore. Course is interesting but there is so much coursework that you don’t get time to process what you’re studying. Not much nightlife.
There’s loads of great societies to take part in. The student union could provide more nightlife.
Very good facilities and academic support.
Best aspects would be the amazing campus, and the interesting materials in lectures Worst aspect is wellbeing and student support, it’s hard to secure a wellbeing appointment and they have just stopped the night line services
The university of Exeter is such an inclusive environment where you always feel involved. There are so many social things to do, removing home sickness and making the time much more enjoyable. Everyone is super friendly and staff are always happy to help, supporting people quickly and efficiently. Exeter is such a pretty campus, and despite the immense amount of hills, very well placed. The walk around campus is full of beautiful scenes and this is further enhanced by the town. The town itself is bubbly and lively, with brilliant night-life, but additionally amazing restaurants and shops. The town is open late at night so that you can shop after lectures finish which is brilliant as a student. My course is amazing, with fabulous lectures/professors, enhancing my knowledge. I find the drama side fun and interactive, meanwhile the English side more academically focused. Whilst drama isn’t for everyone, being out of my comfort zone with people who share the same passions is refreshing, and the teachers are warm and welcoming, making the first few stages of ‘embarrassment’ feel like a breeze. Exeter is an amazing university and I would not change anything for it.
18-24 years
The actual university is very good with great teachers, I think the campus is amazing and has great free facilities. I think that’s it’s got stuff for everyone - societies are amazing - I just don’t think there’s a lot of variety in what you can do at night if you don’t look for it. The uni isn’t too bad to get to from anywhere but the hills can take you out if you aren’t ready for them.
4.3
Facilities for research are phenomenal and the lecture content is fascinating and well delivered. However, essays structure is often poorly noted on in lectures leading to the essay coursework often being harder than they need to be
Good hours and content covered Content for certain modules does not feel as necessary compared to others
Good value for money and decent facilities However main attraction is the friends not the facilities