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A Russell Group university, the University of Exeter is renowned for its research excellence and high-quality teaching, particularly strong in subjects like Business, Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Sport Science. It offers a vibrant and welcoming experience for international students, supported by a dedicated International Student Support team and INTO University of Exeter, which provides pathway programs and pre-sessional English courses. With a diverse global community and numerous English-taught programs, students benefit from a truly international perspective. Its distinctive characteristic is its stunning campuses nestled in the beautiful South West of England, offering a unique blend of academic rigor and an exceptional quality of life.
Background
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 formed the University of Exeter when it received its royal charter in 1955. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon. (from the Latin Exoniensis); this is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university. The university has four campuses: Streatham and St Luke's (both in Exeter); and Truro and Penryn (both in Cornwall). The university is primarily located in the city of Exeter, where it is the principal higher education institution. Streatham is the largest campus; it contains many of the university's administrative buildings. The Penryn campus is maintained in conjunction with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) initiative. The Exeter Streatham Campus Library holds more than 1.2 million physical...
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