Study Abroad programmes

Information for Partners

This page contains important information for our partner universities.  Essential information for students can be found on our webpages.

Important dates

Nomination deadlines:

September entry (semester 1 and full-year students)

 30th April
January entry (semester 2 students) 1st October

Student application deadlines:

September entry (semester 1 and full-year students) 31st May
January entry (semester 2 students) 31st October

 

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Nomination procedure

Nominations for September 2026 will open shortly.  

How to nominate students

Students must be nominated using our online nomination form, which is emailed directly to partner institutions.

If you have not received the email please contact us on inbound@exeter.ac.uk.

After nomination

Once nominated, students will be contacted directly with a link to the application form and full instructions. Further advice can be found on our application page and below.

Exchange partnerships

To discuss an existing exchange agreement, or to explore a new partnership, please contact studyabroadpartnerships@exeter.ac.uk.

Application

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Students must complete an online application which includes submitting copies of the following documents:

  • Official Academic Transcript (with translation where applicable)
  • Copy of the passport ID page
  • Evidence of English language proficiency (where applicable)
  • Academic Reference (if direct enrol student)

After applications close we will contact students asking them to submit the module request form listing the modules they would like to take in order of preference.  We ask for eight choices per semester.

Applications submitted without all supporting documents will not be processed.

Accommodation

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Students studying for one year are guaranteed University housing.

There are limited university-owned rooms for students studying for one semester. The majority of students will seek accommodation in the private sector.

For Semester 1 or Full Year students - University housing application deadline: 31st July.

For Semester 2 students - accommodation applications open: Early November.

Visas

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Students who are not British or Irish nationals must enter the UK with the appropriate visa or immigration permission or we cannot register them as a student at Exeter.

  • Visitor permission/visa (6 months duration)
  • Student visa (1 year duration)

Students coming to study for one semester will usually enter the UK as a Visitor. Full year students must apply for the Student Visa.

Study load

Full year: 120 Exeter credits/60 ECTS
One semester: 60 Exeter credits/30 ECTS

Students may study 45 Exeter credits per semester with written permission from their home university.

Module selection requirements

European exchange students

Must choose 75% of modules from the department covered by the exchange agreement with their home university. 

International exchange and Direct Enrol students

It is recommended they take at least 50% of their modules within one subject area.

Course availability restrictions

  • Psychology modules are available only to Psychology-specific exchange partners.
  • Drama modules are available only to Drama majors from Drama-specific partners.
  • Graduate School of Education and Liberal Arts (LIB) modules are not available.
  • Biomedical Sciences modules are available only to Biomedical-specific exchange partners.

Module allocation

Where possible, modules are allocated before arrival, but must be finalised during registration.

A module change period runs during the first two weeks of each semester.

Transcript release dates

  • Semester 1 transcripts are issued in March
  • Full year and semester 2 transcripts are issued in July

A digital copy will be sent directly to both the home university and the student.

Fees and living costs

Exchange students have their tuition fee waived.

Direct enrol students can find tuition fee information here.

Living expenses

Living costs vary depending on lifestyle and accommodation choices. 

As a guide, students should budget at least £1,136 per month to cover basic expenses such as food, accommodation, books and daily living costs. 

English language evidence by visa type

Visitor visa (single semester only)

Students entering the UK as a Visitor must submit the Exeter English Language Proficiency Form as part of their application.

The form must be signed by their home university to confirm the required level of English. 

Student visa (full year or single semester)

For students applying for a Student Visa, the English Language Proficiency Form cannot be accepted.

Students must instead provide an official English language qualification from the University's approved list here when applying to Exeter.