Doctoral College

Doctoral College

Outstanding support for postgraduate researchers

At the University of Exeter, postgraduate researchers (PGRs) are a vital part of our interdisciplinary academic community and our ambitions for delivering world-leading research to create healthier, greener and fairer societies. The Doctoral College is dedicated to supporting PGRs with their research, training and academic progress throughout their degrees. Alongside Exeter’s world-leading researchers and facilities, our PGR community benefits from:

  • A high-quality student experience
  • A diverse and inclusive research culture
  • An effective and supportive training and professional development environment

The Doctoral College stimulates, supports and sustains a vibrant research and intellectual environment across and between disciplines for PGRs on all campuses. Our dedicated Doctoral College team supports the diverse needs of our PGRs, helping them to thrive as researchers and attain their research and career goals.

Read more about us and our strategy

Quick links

We have recently redesigned the Doctoral College website. The page you are on is for postgraduate research students (PGRs). Research-active staff across all campuses of the University of Exeter should head to the Early Career Researchers webpage for information for ECRs on training and development; initiatives and funding; support; news and events, as well as information on representation.