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4.04.23.6745 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe lack of accessibility. The students health center doesn’t take on appointments during certain times. Some lecture room especially in harrisson building are small and aren’t exactly built for someone at the back to clearly see the board at the front. Itsss wayy to hilly here like how do people with less mobility get around?
Positives: Amazing up to date facilities Lots of spaces to study Nice accommodation Good lecturers Lots of systems and teams in place to help in every aspect you could need I’ve met very nice people, everyone’s so friendly Improvements: More bookable group study spaces More freebies at the freshers fair Less dead end pathways on campus (there’s quite a few, most pathways are pretty connected together though More shops and cafes on campus with larger amounts of seating (Costa please) Cheaper prices in on campus convenience stores Additional stores which aren’t just under “market place”
So many facilities, constant society events and so many opportunities to meet new people. The staff are very open to helping with their office times posted clearly. My accommodation is in a very nice location with shops close by and regular cleaning staff and updates from maintenance. All around is a very good experience so far!
Lovely campus with great facilities for studying. Support available for students easily online and in person.
There are a lot of good opportunites for people that wants to work and gain experience however international student care might be a little better.
It's a positive environment with plenty of support. Things are self explanatory and you are also given all the information you need. The worst aspect is the difference from life before, which is something you expect as you love to uni anyway.
The uni has excellent and modern facilities, with good teaching and a strong student union who support student as nuch as possible. However there does seem to be difficult to integrate easily and form connections if you are a minority group and perhaps isolated (e.g based off-campus).
The sports facilities are mostly excellent but the pools could be bigger and the sports hall and squash courts need updating.
The campus is brilliant and a lovely place to study and live. The student support has been good in my experience and Exeter city is fabulous.
It is a beautiful campus and enjoyable to walk around and live on. It is more difficult to get accommodation in town post first year. The societies are fantastic at this University and they run great events but there are limited venues in town so it is similar week on week. There are lots of job opportunities at the University. I really enjoyed my course, I had fun. There are services there for support if you need them, you just may have to wait. I was a volunteer mentor and helped students as a result of this.
Lovely campus but library is too small and it can be difficult to find a seat especially during exam time.
18-24 years
It is a very green university. The location is great as it has a lot of forests and beaches. There are so many societies, which is one of the best things about the university I think. Any society you can imagine, the University of Exeter probably has it. The wellbeing services are okay. In terms of night life, the bars and clubs aren't as good as they would be in London, for example, but they aren't that bad. I think the main thing I like about the campus is that it is very green. There are a lot of different study spaces such as the forum, the loft, the old library etc. The university offers a range of different degrees - much more than some other universities, I really like that about the University of Exeter. For example, I know people who did the flexible combined honours programme where you can combine 2 different subjects, even some that seem not very related, such as French and Film. The University of Exeter is one of the few universities that offers a 3 language degree programme, which I am a part of. That is one of my favourite things about this university - the range of degrees. My 3 language degree is so varied which makes it really easy to study. Exeter is a nice city. There is the Quay and a lot of restaurants and cafes. There is always something to do! The university always has some sort of event running, which makes university life very interesting.
I appreciate the fact that I study in a supportive environment, where every professor is willing to help. I've noticed that the University pays great attention to mental health and support, so that every student can feel welcomed. I've only had a problem with British people, because they were very rude towards international students.
Beautiful garden.
Best:great location Worst:Amory building exterior
Great facilities to study outside and inside and beautiful grounds. Student union is lackluster
Lovely university with a lot of natural open space with amazing support services. It's very hilly, though.
Exeter is a great community, particularly if you are interested in Sports/societies and like getting involved in group activities. The academic support system is poor, however.
I love the location and the library is so spacious to study in with different sections based on if your studying alone or with friends. The lecture halls and seminar rooms are great and the buildings are so close it makes early mornings much easier. I have had to contact the university for support for exams and accommodation and both times they helped promptly and I have been very satisfied with the help. My only improvements would be to do with the prices at campus shops/cafes/stannary as they don’t match uni average budgets but are great spots for socialising.
4.3
In a place so full of rocks such as Cornwall, studying a geology degree is amazing, as there is world class geology right within Cornwall. The campus itself is lovely, and overall very clean. The teaching staff are all very kind and supportive.
Lectures are mainly taught in person, with a lot of fieldtrips throughout the course. There is a lot of contact time with lecturers, being able to contact them during their office hours, and if not, via email. This is my second week studying, and it is honestly really stressful, as it's currently very maths and chemistry based (my weaknesses).
A bit pricey for me. The Sidings is off campus, but it's only a 15 minute walk, though there are hills and stairs which may tire you out. Everything is ensuite, and it is quite clean when I moved in.