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Find your community on Campus
Being a student at Exeter is not just about studying - it’s about fun, friendships, and new experiences. We’ll do our best to make you feel welcome and help you connect and feel at home within our vibrant student community.
We have over 450 societies and 100 sports clubs, so there’s bound to be one that helps you find others who share your interests and passions. Volunteering and fundraising are also at the heart of student life and are another way to make new friends while having a positive impact.
Our Students’ unions in Exeter and Cornwall are responsible for events, entertainment, support, societies and representation – they work hard on your behalf to create a supportive and welcoming learning environment.
Wellbeing support every step of the way
Starting university is an exciting time, but we know it can feel overwhelming too. Our wide range of wellbeing services are available from before you arrive, right through to graduation.
Our friendly Wellbeing Services team offer a wide range of advice to help you look after your mental, physical, and emotional health – such as counselling, disability support, LGBTQI+ support and many other services.
Whether you need a listening ear, or practical guidance, we offer 24/7 support to help deal with any challenges you may face. Your wellbeing is really important to us, and we want to help you thrive every step of the way while studying for your degree.
University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Award
University Mental Health Charter Award by Student Minds 2025
University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2025
4th in UK for best university clubs and societies
StudentCrowd’s University Awards 2025
Top 10 safest places to live
Devon and Cornwall ranked in the top 5 for safety with lowest crime rate in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics October 2025)
Eloise, recent graduate
“The University of Exeter welcomes students from all over the globe, which creates a richly diverse community.
I found the campus so vibrant, and so many different cultural festivals are celebrated here, such as Chinese/Lunar New Year (during this time the Streatham Campus Forum holds a street party to host the celebrations) or Diwali (where there is a light procession down Forum Hill followed by fireworks on the Business School lawns).
The newly opened Multifaith Centre on Streatham Campus is yet another space for those of any and no faith to come together. University is a great time to meet people from all walks of life! ”
Emily, BA Modern Languages
"Moving away to university is a big step, and one of the most valuable things you gain isn’t just academic – it’s personal growth. For a lot of us, it’s the first time living away from home. Suddenly you’re doing your own food shop, managing your own time, making your own appointments and figuring it all out as you go.
But you’re not doing it completely alone. One of the things I really love about Exeter is how much support is available. From wellbeing services and academic tutors to peer mentoring and the Students’ Guild, there are people you can turn to whenever you need help, whether that’s with uni work, mental health, or just adjusting to life here. The campus also has all the facilities that you will need right on your doorstep, from a doctors to food shops and a library."
Cerys, MSci Zoology
"When I first moved away from home for university, I was worried about my finances, but I was also worried that my friends would not be in the same situation as me. Whilst I have met a huge variety of people, from various places, backgrounds and financial situations, most people are money conscious like me. This meant that when suggesting cheaper socialising options, most people were still keen to get involved!
University has also opened the door to meeting so many new people originating from different places around the world. One of my favourite ways to learn about other people’s culture and lives is to take part in a potluck dinner. These events involve each attendee bringing a different sharing platter of a food which is then shared with everyone. These get togethers mean there is lots of new and yummy food, with minimised costs for everyone. "
Zara, BSc Psychology
"Join a society. Whether it’s a cultural one or a sports one, doesn’t matter, just JOIN ONE. I cannot stress this enough, it is SO helpful for making friends and building a community. If you don’t already know, Exeter has a ridiculous amount of societies on offer ranging from hobby ones like crochet or Exsoc (Expedition Society, which I am a trip leader for!) to cultural ones relating to nationality or religion to subject-specific ones like history or law, not to mention sport or performing arts or music and so many more.
The University of Exeter has too many societies to pass up on them and being a member of one (or a few) can really help with change and adapting to life at Exeter. All of my friends are from societies, and society meetings give me a chance to catch up with many that I may have missed in the business of the week. I am so lucky to be in a University where I am totally spoiled for choice, and in such a green and lush region."