Students from India at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 850 students from India studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from India
If you have already completed your A levels/ International Baccalaureate Diploma, you will be eligible for direct entry if you meet your chosen programme's entry requirements. These are shown at undergraduate courses and in the undergraduate prospectus. You can apply through UCAS.
Applicants taking the International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered where this includes three individual Higher Level certificates or where applicants are undertaking two IB Higher Level certificates and a BTEC Diploma. More details at international academic qualifications.
We also accept the following Indian qualifications:
- ICSE/CBSE Board Standard XII
- West Bengal Board Standard XII
- Maharashtra Junior Year (Pune, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nasik, Kolhapur, Amravati, Latur, Nagpur and Ratnagiri)
- State Boards* - West Bengal, Karnataka, Delhi Board of Senior Secondary Education, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Goa, Gujrat, Mizoram, Jammu & Kashmir
- National Institute of Open Schooling
For these we require minimum aggregate scores of 80%, or 70% for the West Bengal Board Standard XII. Other regional board standard XII exams can be considered on an individual basis, but we usually require an aggregate score of at least 85%.
Please contact our India office to know the exact requirement for your programmes or your agent representative with any further questions about your academic qualifications .
Foundation year entry
If you don't quite meet any of the above requirements, you will need to take a recognised Foundation Year programme, such as INTO International Foundation or International Year One courses, available on the University of Exeter Streatham campus.
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Postgraduate entry requirements for students from India
Postgraduate Taught
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Second-class honours (2:1 or 2:2). Check our Masters courses for the exact requirements to your course.
If you are interested in our Masters courses but do not quite meet our entry requirements, you may be able to gain entry by first attaining a Graduate Diploma via the International Study Centre.
Postgraduate Research
For entry onto postgraduate research programmes (including PhD) you will need to hold a relevant Masters degree, supported by a strong research proposal.
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Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
Ananya, studying BA Management with Marketing
"The years spent studying in Exeter have been the best years of my life. I was able to make friends that turned into family and become more independent. Studying with students from all around the world means you get to learn about different cultures and how they think about the same topic differently.
Through this experience, I have been able to develop my communication skills a lot more and have learnt to be more confident about the choices I make and the actions I take."
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27. This includes the Exeter Excellence Scholarship, recognising outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
University of Exeter Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Scholarships for India
These scholarships help make sure aspiring students from this country can pursue their studies. There are the following scholarships available:
- Undergraduate - September 2026 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - January 2026 entry
- Postgraduate Taught - September 2026 entry
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
