Clearing for international students

At the University of Exeter, our campuses offer a vibrant and inclusive learning community, with over 30,000 students from over 150 countries. We are here to support you and we hope to see you in September!
International travel
If you’re travelling to our campuses during arrivals weekend (12-13 September), we’ll look after you from the moment you land, including offering an airport collection service.
We'll be putting on an Airport Collection Service from Heathrow to get you to our campuses on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
Find out more and book our Airport Collection Service.
Don’t worry if you arrive outside this period. Read our detailed guide to travelling to our campuses.
International Student Support
The International Student Support team is here to ensure you can get the most out of your experience at the University of Exeter.
Our Information for new international students web page links to our International Students Guide, which gives you all the information you need to prepare for your time at Exeter, including applying for a visa, how to access healthcare in the UK, and what to expect as a student.
You can attend our Preparing for Exeter webinars, which cover a variety of themes, and ask questions of current international students to help you prepare for coming to university. We have a full International Welcome Programme schedule of events in Welcome Week for you to join in and meet others.
We encourage students arriving after Welcome and Orientation to attend an Intercultural Café to meet the team and ask any questions they may have.
- The Student Information Desk service can answer questions about university accommodation, fees and funding, transcripts and certificates and more. They’re available in person, by phone, or online.
- Academic support is available from our Info Points and Hubs in our campus buildings, to answer queries about timetables, submitting work, mitigation, welfare support or changes to study programmes.
- All students are allocated a personal tutor or supervisor within their academic department for personal, academic or professional development support.
- We offer free English skills development and Intercultural Communication support for students in adjusting to academic study in the UK, which may be different from what you are used to, as well as free English language classes for the spouses of students.
Taking care of your physical and mental wellbeing while you’re at university is essential. We have support available to all our students 24/7, so there is always someone to talk to if you need it, wherever you are:
- Our friendly Wellbeing Services are here for students experiencing tough emotional times. Our Student Health Centres can help with healthcare needs, and our Disability Support team is there for students with a disability or long-term health condition.
- We have a Multifaith Chaplaincy Team made up of volunteers from a variety of faith backgrounds.
- Our Residence Life Team provide support and advice to students living in University accommodation. Our Community Engagement Officers provide support for students living in private accommodation, and all of our campuses have 24/7 security, safety and welfare services.
- The Students’ Guild in Exeter and Students’ Union in Penryn support student activity on campus, represent the student voice, provide independent advice and much more.
- We run a weekly, themed Intercultural Café for you to meet new friends and explore new ideas.
We also provide lots of ways to get involved with our University community, through our organised celebrations and initiatives which can help students make friends and adapt to the culture of the UK.
We love sharing art, performance, food, and other aspects of all the cultures on campus, and always celebrate events like Diwali, Spring Festival and Ramadan.
More information on all of this support is shared with all students before they join the university.