International students

Entrance requirements

Applications for all full-time undergraduate degrees have to be made through UCAS. In this prospectus, academic requirements are expressed in terms of A levels or the International Baccalaureate; however the University recognises a large number of other overseas qualifications.

If your previous academic qualifications do not meet the entrance requirements for one of our Bachelors degrees you can apply for the Foundation or Diploma Programme for international students at INTO University of Exeter.

For further guidance on equivalencies, details of our local representatives, or information about where you can meet one of our staff, please see the ‘Your Country’ section of our website or contact the International Office.

English language

To get the most out of your time at the University of Exeter you will need to have strong English language skills (see English language requirements). If the results of your English language test show you need to improve your English before commencing your studies, you can attend a Pre-Sessional English course at the INTO University of Exeter Centre during the summer months. These intensive courses are designed for students who need to improve their ability in English and study skills before they start their degree programme. Applicants who undertake a pre-sessional course may be permitted to start their formal programme of study without retaking an IELTS or TOEFL test, depending on their language ability at entry and their progress in the Centre. For details of entry requirements please see the INTO website.

If you do not meet the pre-sessional entry requirements or want to study a longer English language course during the academic year, the Centre also offer an English for Undergraduate Study course. This course is available throughout the year with intakes at the beginning of each term. Full details and an application form can be found on the INTO website.