Students from the Philippines at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 750 students from Southeast Asia 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 the Philippines
If you completed the national K12 curriculum you will need to do a foundation year, such as one of our International Study Centre International Foundation courses at Exeter's Streatham Campus, to be eligible for entry onto an undergraduate course.
If you are doing American curriculum, please see the USA page for entry requirements.
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Postgraduate entry requirements for students from the Philippines
Postgraduate Taught
Students who have completed their bachelor’s degree from a prestigious institution in the Philippines (any year), or a CoE/CoD programme (graduating from 2022 onwards), will be considered for direct entry into our PG programmes.
PG applicants whose highest degree qualification is from a CoE or CoD intuition from 2021 or prior will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
PG applicants with a master’s from CoE or CoD institutions (any year) will be reviewed for PG entry.
| First Degree | 4.0 GPA | 5.0 GPA |
|---|---|---|
| First | 3.5 | 1.25 |
| 2:1 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2:2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Prestigious institutions include:
- Ateneo de Manila University
- De La Salle University – Manila
- University of Santo Tomas
- University of the Philippines – Diliman
- Asian Institute of Management
Postgraduate Research
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes such as PhD or MPhil will need to demonstrate experience of research methodologies, and will normally have completed a Masters degree equivalent with a thesis or dissertation.
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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.
Sentoash Naidu, studying BSc Computer Science
"One thing that surprised me in my time here is that I didn’t experience much (if any) of a culture shock. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, I quickly made friends and built myself a little family of friends from all over the world and they help me keep balanced and not miss home so much.
I think my time at Exeter has taught me to be resilient, and brave. University is not always an easy experience, but Exeter has made me realise that I’m not alone and that I’ll get through it."
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
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.
