University of Exeter
About
The University of Exeter is a research university in the West Country of England, with its main campus in Exeter, Devon. Its predecessor institutions, St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. These institutions later formed the University of Exeter after receiving its royal charter in 1955. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon., and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 124 subject rankings
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THE
ARWU
US News
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,280
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 29%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
42 subjectsUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences | 7 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 31 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 40 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Water Resources | 68 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 97 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =106 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 113 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 128 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =133 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =135 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =161 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =162 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =178 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =179 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 190 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =229 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Economics and Business | =236 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 300 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 328 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =354 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =356 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Physics | =384 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 589 | 67.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,077 | 67.8 | 2026 |
QS
47 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 87 | 59.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 95 | 53.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 101–125 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 101–125 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Education | 126–150 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 151–175 | 51.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Law | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |