Funding and scholarships for students

Exeter Excellence Scholarships

Turn ambition into opportunity, apply for an Exeter Excellence Scholarship

At the University of Exeter, you'll join a globally connected community and experience research-inspired teaching and exceptional learning opportunities at our stunning campuses in Southwest England.

To celebrate Exeter's rise to 136th globally in the QS World University Rankings, comfortably within the QS Global Top 150, we are offering 150 Exeter Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships and 150 Exeter Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarships worth £15,000 for students enrolling in 2027/28.

 

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These prestigious scholarships recognise outstanding international students and provide substantial funding to support them through their studies.

Applications are now open for September 2027 entry. Once you have received an offer for an eligible programme, we encourage you to submit your scholarship application as early as possible. 

Undergraduate

Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 - Undergraduate, worth £15,000 each year, payable as a reduction of the international tuition fees.

Postgraduate Taught

Exeter Excellence Scholarships 2027/28 - Postgraduate Taught (Masters), worth £15,000, payable as a reduction of the international tuition fees for the first year of study.

Until 26 November 2026, eligible offer holders can still apply, under our 2026/27 scheme, for an Exeter Excellence scholarship for Masters programmes beginning in January 2027.