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4.04.23.6745 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
I love the community feel and also how we are surrounded by nature which is especially great for my course as we do regular fieldwork on and around campus. The downside is there isn’t tonnes of things to do, you can explore Cornwall but it takes a long time to get out of Cornwall to anywhere else.
Worst - wifi
Firstly, the facilities are great, from the gym and its cheap memberships to the many cafes and study spots on campus. The look and feel around campus definitely makes my uni experience better, since the campus is so green, and I've even managed to see deer jumping around outside from my lecture window. I think this definitely makes going to university more enjoyable and helps take away from the stresses of university work. The students' union are also always helpful by listening to student voices and actively making changes.
18-24 years
Exeter has a stunning campus in a lovely small city and it is only half an hour on the train to the beach so living here is great. Everything is walking distance so the only downside is the hills you have to walk up to get around the campus.
I think that doing sports is quite pricey
Could be improved by Exeter investing in the nightline services. Supporting student wellbeing should be a top priority and it's really disappointing that the Guild decided to shut down nightline's operations. Also more affordable canteen options and more study spaces would improve the facilities.
It has poor location so is difficult to get to, but has very nice campus and facilities
Lots of study spots
Great student life and supportive university. Love the style of the university buildings too.
Best aspects: - the rural location, and proximity to the sea, of the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus, Cornwall - the modules available on the Environmental Science course are very diverse and interesting - small campus so you get to know fellow students well Worst aspects: - it takes so long to travel to and from Uni, but it's worth the trip!
18-24 years
The Penryn campus is GORGEOUS! So many friendly faces in both staff and fellow students! The worst aspect is probably the price of the Stannary (the SU bar)!
Staff are very supportive and the campus is great
The campus is amazing and covered in greenery. The facilities are very modern with lovely lecture halls, and amazing labs, as well as high level computers and GIS software.
Studying at the University of Exeter has been an extremely rewarding experience. The best aspect has been the supportive academic environment — my supervisors and lecturers are always approachable, and the research atmosphere encourages independent thinking and collaboration. The campus itself is also a highlight; the peaceful surroundings and excellent facilities provide a great place to focus on both study and personal wellbeing.
The staff and support and careers zone are great
The campus is beautiful and a lovely place to be. The downfall of the guild is being a separate organisation and doesn’t run like other student unions in the UK (I believe that the university actually owns the student guild which entirely defeats the purpose of it)
There are plenty of study spaces which offer quiet zones for silent work on essays as well as areas for group work. The student guild make sure that student life outside of studying is of good quality as well as in uni. There are many support teams such as well-being which allow students to be supported and encouraged
The green spaces are brilliant
I love the campus. Everything is close by and i like how there are plenty of green spaces. I love the social side through the sports and societies. I wish there was a bit more to do and the nightlife was better but that's just because exeter is a small place
4.3
18-24 years
First gen student
The lecturers are incredibly passionate, the location is excellent, I like a small campus feel and knowing everyone. The worst aspects are maybe the lack of funding to help make fieldtrips accessible, also I think there should be opportunities at uni to learn how to manage money etc before we graduate.
The best aspects is definitely the content, lecturers etc and field trips. I think there should be more focus on global issues though as we focus a lot on seagrass in the UK in parts of the modules. My internship has been great but its because I sourced it myself without the unis help. I think the uni could do more to help with internship sourcing based on your particular interests.
The cost of living is fine. There are lots of cafes and amenities, lots of walks you can go on too. I feel very safe. Public transport could be better; the bus company is closing down. Part-time work is very hard to obtain, as most positions require prior experience in cafes or bars, which I didn't have. Most are only in summer or at Christmas when we go home, so it's not ideal. Graduate employment is good from the uni. Diversity is getting better.
I think it has a great location - very close to campus; however, it definitely needs a refurbishment. I was on the ground floor and had a view of a wall which wasn't great, it was very dark, got damp, and mould grew a bit. Also, I was put into a quiet flat even though I had requested not to be. Other than that, the wifi and safety are good.