Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Exeter. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 19 | $41,748 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 19 | $40,132 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 19 | $34,408 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 16 | $36,227 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 16 | $34,408 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 16 | $34,408 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 16 | $40,132 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $41,209 | See → |
| Social sciences | 8 | $34,408 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $40,536 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $38,920 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $38,920 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $40,469 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $34,408 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $38,920 | See → |
Costs and entry
170 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Exeter
The job market for the University of Exeter's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Exeter cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,920 a year; half of the University of Exeter's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $34,408 and $40,805. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $41,748, law, politics & governance $34,408.
How is the University of Exeter ranked?
The University of Exeter is ranked #155 by QS (2026), #170 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #11 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #17 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#19) and Environmental Sciences (#36).
What IELTS score does the University of Exeter need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (2 of the 5 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Exeter offer?
174 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are business & management (19), computer science & data technology (19) and law, politics & governance (19).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Exeter's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.