Entry requirements

General requirements

Exchange students

• You must be nominated by your home university to apply as an exchange student (European, International or Swiss).

Academic requirements (all applicants)

• You must have successfully completed at least one year of academic study at your home university and achieved the equivalent of a UK 55-60% average (typically GPA 2.8/4.0).
• You must meet any module pre-requisites. These are listed in the individual module descriptions.

English language requirements

Unless you are a national of a majority English speaking country, you must provide evidence that your English level allows you to study successfully at the University of Exeter.  

Exchange students

One semester study

• You can enter the UK as a Visitor and submit the English Language Proficiency Form (completed by your home university), or an official equivalent from your home university confirming you have the required level of English.
• If you want to work while in the UK you must apply for a Student visa, which requires an official English language qualification.

Full year study

• You must apply for a Student visa and submit an official English language qualfication.    ‌
• Accepted qualifications and minimum required scores can be found here.

Direct Enrol students

• Direct Enrol applicants must provide official evidence that they meet the University's minimum English language requirements (where applicable), whether studying for one semester or one year.
• A wide range of qualifications is accepted, including IELTS and TOEFL.
• Full details and required scores can be found on the Accepted qualifications webpage above.