Exeter
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Cost of living is great here I find it to be affordable. Eating out is good I just wish there were more restaurants to be opened :')) Night outs I would say they are ok… Overall I love it, it is peaceful here not a bustling city but it is quiet and safe here. I love it.
By member1267314 On 16th March 2022
Study in Exeter
The University of Exeter is just a short walk from Exeter city centre. The Streatham Campus is on the edge of the city, and St Luke’s Campus is right in the heart of the town.
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University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is one of a few universities that are a member of the Russell Group as well as being awarded a gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. The university has over 25,000 students from 130 countries that make up 6 academic colleges and 40 subject areas.
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Exeter Student Life
Exeter is the centre point of Devon, a lively city but in easy reach of beautiful countryside and with a coastline to explore. It is often rated the best place to live, work and study in the UK.
Cost of Living
Train tickets are super cheap here compared to the south east. Rents are a bit pricey, but it depends where you go. Some a cheap and good value for money.
By member1111092 On 12th July 2015
Nights Out
Pubs are great…
Pubs are great, some are a bit too "locally". Not many clubs, but still a good night out.
The nightlife might be a bit limited…
The nightlife might be a bit limited in choice but the venues that do exist are all a fun experience which can fully satisfy the students.
Best night of your life…
In reality the nights out are shoddy but if you go out to have a good time you'll have the best night of your life.
There are a good selection of clubs and bars…
In terms of nights out there are a good selection of clubs and bars to suit anyone's taste from Arena playing popular and chart music to the more indie playlist at Timepiece or Cavern. There's also a small but thriving gay club.
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Public Transport
To get around Exeter itself you will find walking and cycling an easy option. When you want to get out of the city there are two train stations, Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids. The St Davids' line takes you off to the rest of Devon, while the Central line can have you in London Paddington in about 2 hours 30 minutes. Exeter is also well connected by a number of coach companies which offer budget-friendly travel across the UK.
Eating Out
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The Old Firehouse is a favourite with students and locals alike. Split over 3 floors with an outside courtyard, it has a buzzing atmosphere with cheap drinks and great pub food.
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Queen Street Dining is popular among all Exeter foodies! Open from dusk ‘til dawn you can enjoy local food heroes and unique cuisines in cool casual dining destinations.
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The Quayside is a 10-minute walk from the city centre and is a student favourite. Especially in the summer where you can enjoy eating and drinking in bistro pubs or pizza houses on sunny terraces overlooking the river.
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Shopping
Heading to the Quayside area by the river, which is famous for its a slightly eclectic range of shops, will take you past a lot of the city’s attractions including the High Street and several shopping centres. The Princesshay Shopping Centre, a big complex of brand name and designer shops, is also in the city centre.
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The Great Outdoors
Exeter is on the River Exe which is just 10 miles from the coast, making it an ideal city location for water sports. You can hire canoes and kayaks as well as bikes and make your way along the canal to Double Locks and Turf Locks Inn, two great student-friendly pubs.
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Dartmoor is a half an hour drive away, where you can experience fantastic hikes across a stunning landscape of forests, wetlands, rivers and tors.
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Exeter is an awes...
Exeter is an awesome city to study in. Can’t comment much on the night life, but there are plenty of restaurants and cafes to enjoy as well as a good amount of shops to browse in. Public transport is regular and reliable with good train links and not too far away from Cornwall, Plymouth, Bristol, etc. read more
Never go on night...
Never go on nights out and only used the public transport a couple of times, but the town is lovely. The Quay is always a nice spot to walk to and there are so many great places to eat out around here! Only a short train ride to Exmouth and not so far from Bristol or even London! So there’s always something to do. read more
Nice city small b...
Nice city small but cozy for living read more
Exeter has been g...
Exeter has been great for student living if you wnat somewhere smaller where everyone knows everyone with many restaurants and good shops. read more
Not bad, everythi...
Not bad, everything is just okay. read more
Exeter is a very...
Exeter is a very beautiful city where one can find old traditional buildings and many cultural things like the museum. But since it is a bit in outskirts so a little expensive in comparison to other cities like Loughborough or Birmingham. read more
I simply adore Ex...
I simply adore Exeter. It is so green and beautiful. There are many walks and areas to loose yourself to the scenery. The quay and river Ex is beautiful and there is a short train journey to Exmouth beach, one of the most sandiest beaches in England. read more
I came here as an...
I came here as an international student, so I found a lot of the food/shopping opportunities very nice. However, the public transport system does take some getting used to, always try to plan your trips in advance so that any delays or changes don't disrupt your plans. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living here is similar to London. The food options are okay, but could have more diverse range of Asian restaurants. I am not a nightlife person, but from what I’ve heard Exeter has a lot of night clubs with fun events such as Cheesy’s at Unit 1. As Exeter is a student city, there are not many shopping centres here. The public transport is not too bad, but it could be better as most of the times they’re late. read more
Nice view， really...
Nice view， really chill life. read more
Great city, easy...
Great city, easy to be anywhere in under half an hour walking — train station, any campus, city centre, the quay etc. Beach isn't far on the train. read more
Exeter feels very...
Exeter feels very much like a student city and is very easy to adjust to living in. Its easy to get to uni as well as find things to do outside uni. read more
Good shopping cen...
Good shopping centre, lots of places to eat but is a little pricey for university students. read more
There is no doubt...
There is no doubt that Exeter is an expensive place to live, rent is much higher than other areas. However, it is a lovely city and has a variety of shops and restaurants. read more
Beautiful town I...
Beautiful town I have been very happy here read more
It's a nice city...
It's a nice city with good weather, low cost of living, quiet environment and good quality of life read more
It's a nice city....
It's a nice city. Besides, it's windy read more
The city is very...
The city is very quiet and safe, with beautiful scenery. read more
Exeter University...
Exeter University is a very beautiful university. It has the reputation of an English back garden. I had a very happy time in this year read more
Very safe and nic...
Very safe and nice city. The climate is so comfortable. Let people relax and unwind. read more
The sea is beauti...
The sea is beautiful, just a bit far from London hahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahahahah read more
Small town, very...
Small town, very quiet but happening at night read more
It is a tourist t...
It is a tourist town with beautiful environment and many scenic spots to travel around, and convenient transportation, providing more travel options. read more
I love living her...
I love living here! But public transport could improve and alao cost of living is very high read more
Very safe small t...
Very safe small town. I am particularly comfortable living here. I love Exeter very much. read more
Peaceful and safe...
Peaceful and safe. Expensive for nights out read more
Overall, nice. Lo...
Overall, nice. Lots of cafés. The quay. read more
More like a town...
More like a town than a city but really nice nonetheless. Good communal feel read more
Wonderful place w...
Wonderful place with nice people and ancient history read more
Exeter has an abu...
Exeter has an abundance of shops and loads of different places to eat. read more
I feel exeter is...
I feel exeter is a safe city. Public transport is convinient. Cost of living is somewhere affordable. read more
Exeter is a lovel...
Exeter is a lovely city and is so beautiful. There are great shops in the city centre. It is slightly expensive but you can definitely find places to eat and things to do for a reasonable price. The nightlife is great there is always something going on in town and it is filled with students! read more
Very small nightl...
Very small nightlife and even with that, there isn’t much to do if you are not drinking alcohol. The rent is high and competitive and the cost of living is very high considering it’s a small town with not much industry read more
It’s a small town...
It’s a small town so you don’t have much to do. But it’s major population are students from the university so it’s a fun party town. read more
Great place to li...
Great place to live. Peaceful and a nice country side view! read more
Lovely city but v...
Lovely city but very expensive and needs better transportation system. read more
public transport...
public transport is very bad , no timely bus. city is very small and quiet. very boring read more
Everything you ne...
Everything you need in walking distance, apart from a lidl and aldi read more
Expensive place t...
Expensive place to live but everything is near enough read more
Nice enough city;...
Nice enough city; rent can be expensive for what you get, not a massive need for public transport as everywhere is fairly walkable read more
Public transport...
Public transport is good, there are buses between the two campuses and town and there is a night bus. There aren't many large supermarkets in walking distance however. read more
Sometimes it can...
Sometimes it can be too expensive but the places are nice to go. Public Transportation is not that good. read more
Great city with e...
Great city with everything in close proximity!!! read more
personally Exeter...
personally Exeter is a place for old brats, you will see a lot of old people and the city is almost dead by 5- 5'30 in the evening with nothing to offer you the only good thing about Exeter is peacefulness. Transport cannot be depended read more
i feel very well....
i feel very well. everyone is nice read more
It is a beautiful...
It is a beautiful, quiet and pleasant city to live in. The residents are very kind. I am very happy to study and live here. read more
Is a small town w...
Is a small town with good food and a friendly environment read more
beautiful and pea...
beautiful and peace，clean air ，sweet wind read more
lovely city not t...
lovely city not too big but enough to do read more
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The town overall...
The town overall is quite chill, nothing much goes on, the clubs aren’t amazing but you have to choose your nights wisely. I also don’t use public transport often but I have become a regular taxi user which gets expensive. read more
Easy to get aroun...
Easy to get around, limited food options and limited social experiences. Good shopping options and lovely parks. read more
Good city. Pretty...
Good city. Pretty and small. Beautiful read more
expensive, quiet...
expensive, quiet little town with not much to do, but good for concentrate on studying. read more
Not a lot to do s...
Not a lot to do so can be boring but my accom is sweeeett cos it has a spa so read more
It is expensive b...
It is expensive but there are nice things to do both in terms of shopping and eating out. Nights out are limited as there aren’t many good clubs but can be fun. Public transport is not reliable read more
Exeter is a nice...
Exeter is a nice place to live. All the city residents are very friendly. read more
Good transport fa...
Good transport facilities and good shopping overall read more
Enjoy the city -...
Enjoy the city - its a fun night out read more
Exeter has lots o...
Exeter has lots of facilities for students, plenty of shops, gyms, bars, clubs and pubs, as well as lots of green spaces for walks and relaxing. You can walk around Exeter very easily and everything is within a manageable distance without a car. There is plenty of student housing , which is ideal for finding accommodation after your first year. read more
It’s a beautiful...
It’s a beautiful city, a bit expensive and the safest in the UK read more
The city is very...
The city is very quiet, very nice to live in, and the people here are very friendly. Prices in this city are quite expensive, compared to other cities except London. read more
Ok, public transp...
Ok, public transport is getting better compared to last few years, but if you're a student who expecting very happenings days and nights, exeter is not for you read more
Nice and peaceful...
Nice and peaceful town to live in, but the price level of commodities is a little bit high read more
Quite depressing...
Quite depressing town, but good pubs and nice nights out read more
Lovely city and g...
Lovely city and great people. Very connected and easily linked. read more
Expensive small t...
Expensive small town, food ok, only 3 clubs read more
Studying here giv...
Studying here gives me peace of mind. The environment here is very good, and the teachers here are also very nice and patient. read more
Small city with m...
Small city with mostly uni students. Not much food choice, and didn’t taste good. the quality of food didn’t match the price of it. not much place for shopping too. not much entertainment read more
Great city with b...
Great city with brilliant amenities read more
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Great people, bar...
Great people, bars and restaurants. read more
Exeter Devon was...
Exeter Devon was fantastic! Very happy to live here, very happy! read more
High security! An...
High security! And people all friendly! The environment feels so comfortable. I enjoyed living here. read more
There lots of res...
There lots of restaurant and bars read more
Devon, is super a...
Devon, is super amazing, very lively and friendly, so many great shops and lovely locals around always willing to help out. read more
It’s a s safe pla...
It’s a s safe place however there is bad public transportation. read more
Super cool and ni...
Super cool and nice place. Fun read more
Very youthful, ea...
Very youthful, easy accessible, get your way around quickly. read more
Expensive accommo...
Expensive accommodation prices, nice and safe city. read more
Good place to liv...
Good place to live and good coffee shop to hang out read more
A peace city, sui...
A peace city, suit for studying. Not too much shops to choose, but enough. There is a bus line for uni student, quite useful. read more
Although exeter i...
Although exeter is only a small city, it is convenient in every way read more
It is a very beau...
It is a very beautiful city. People here are really kind and helpful. I love living here very much read more
Lovely little cit...
Lovely little city, fairly quiet and safe but can be lively as well. Lots of great facilities and shops available, and it’s beautiful to take walks around. read more
Great public tran...
Great public transport can get pretty much anywhere in Devon by bus/train. Town has loads of different restaurants to cater for everybody's needs read more
It's an expensive...
It's an expensive city and commute is difficult a lot of times as the buses don't come on time. read more
It is a great pla...
It is a great place and suitable for living read more
Exeter is overall...
Exeter is overall a very nice city. It is predominantly a student city, which is great if you are also a student! read more
Cost of livings a...
Cost of livings are high, especially the student accommodation. The price for dining out is also pricy. Not many shopping centres to go shopping. The good things of the city are quiet and quite peaceful. read more
House prices are...
House prices are quite expensive. The nightlife is average. There are lots of different restaurants read more
Really nice place...
Really nice place to live would recommend read more
It is a nice city...
It is a nice city as everything is just a walking distance nearby wherever we are in the city. Bus stops are also available nearby which helps a lot for thos living near campus read more
Majority students...
Majority students in town which eliminates the feeling of loneliness because you can bump into your friends anywhere. In addition, it is calming and not overwhelming on top of it’s beautiful scenery read more
Quiet but good pl...
Quiet but good place for students. Highly recommended. read more
Good city with la...
Good city with large student representation read more
Cozy town, but ca...
Cozy town, but can become repetitive after your first year at university. Still, has enough to variety of everything as city centre is quite cool read more
Exeter is a nice...
Exeter is a nice little town with some stuff to do but for more activities, shopping, and things to do, you need to go and explore around Devon read more
Somewhat expensiv...
Somewhat expensive second year housing for what you are getting but otherwise okay. read more
Devon is lovely a...
Devon is lovely and safe but it is kinda small so staying here long without societies and socials would be extremely boring. read more
Small city, can r...
Small city, can run out of things to do other than nights out read more
A good accommodat...
A good accommodation experience, quiet and convenient read more
Exeter is a fun c...
Exeter is a fun city with lots of cafes and restaurants. the city is clean and well organised. also, everything is withing reach of the university accommodations read more
Not a big city, b...
Not a big city, but I just want this slow step life with my friends and lover. I’m enjoying the life in this city. read more
Really nice city...
Really nice city the problem is it's so far from everywhere else. read more
The night life is...
The night life isnt great compared to other places, that being said there's still a variety of clubs to choose from. read more
It’s so easy to g...
It’s so easy to get anywhere since transport is easy to find! read more
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Exeter is a membe...
Exeter is a member of the Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector. read more
exeter isn't know...
exeter isn't known for nights out so don't expect to have great nights often read more
A nice Uni town o...
A nice Uni town overall. Definitely not the best city out there but plenty to do without being too massive or chaotic read more
I come from Londo...
I come from London so I feel I am biased. The buses are not always reliable. It is an expensive place to live - but so are lots of places. The main issue is how expensive housing is. Expect to pay £130-180 a week on a house in second and third year with this only going up. Good shops - as many as you would need. Not many clubs - and the clubs available are not the best. I do like the city though - I love that it is close to beaches. Feels like a good size. read more
Quite expensive b...
Quite expensive but very manageable, nightlife is so much better than I was told read more
Exeter is a beaut...
Exeter is a beautiful city and a lovely place read more
物价跟城市的发达程度不成正比，去过...
物价跟城市的发达程度不成正比，去过很多城市，相比之下就觉得Exeter物价太高，然而没有很发达。 read more
it's a bit of a c...
it's a bit of a culture shock if you're from somewhere like london but you get used to it read more
Lots of restauran...
Lots of restaurants and shops to eat and visit in Exeter! read more
Transport is usua...
Transport is usually unreliable but everything is a close walk so it doesn’t really matter read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is great here I find it to be affordable. Eating out is good I just wish there were more restaurants to be opened :')) Night outs I would say they are ok, don't get me wrong I love my night outs but my personal experience I personally think they are just alright, I met some lovely people along the way tho so cheers to that :DD. For shopping I wish they have more shops too :'). Public transport are complete here, I cant really judge tbh I havent been to all places in the UK so I'm not the most reliable person to answer this question. Overall I love it, it is peaceful here not a bustling city but it is quiet and safe here. I love it. read more
Good city, everyt...
Good city, everything located in one place which makes it easily accessible, lots of going out opportunites, bunch of different clubs. There's something available for everyone read more
Generally a safe...
Generally a safe city full of hills and greenery. read more
The town centre i...
The town centre is very accessible with a good variety of restaurants, pubs and bars. I haven’t needed to use public transport yet as I happily walk everywhere. read more
Exeter is small,...
Exeter is small, charming, but very small. I enjoy the nature around it. read more
A city full of gr...
A city full of greenery and friendly residents! read more
Pricey public tra...
Pricey public transport. St David’s station is a distance from the city centre and the University but still somewhat acceptable read more
Devon is a good t...
Devon is a good town to live with a nice student community, it really feels like the campus extends all the way across the city! read more
At first, it look...
At first, it looked like there are a lot of things to do but after a few years, everything would seem boring read more
Public buses get...
Public buses get cancelled randomly and are rarely on time. It’s like living in a village read more
Accommodation clo...
Accommodation close to the city centre. Plenty of shops and facilities. read more
Exeter is a perfe...
Exeter is a perfect city, not too big, but also has everything you need! read more
Nice part of the...
Nice part of the UK to be based in terms of good proximity to beaches and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Only criticisms are that train ticket pricing is quite costly to other parts of the country due to a lack of routes available and nights out start quite early compared to other cities read more
comparing to any...
comparing to any other city, the town is student friendly and less expensive as compared to anywhere else. read more
The buses often t...
The buses often take a long time and then gets cancelled so is really unreliable and expensive. read more
Exeter is a great...
Exeter is a great little town. It’s got everything you realistically need compressed into quite a small place. I live down in town next to the new bus station which is very convenient for getting around and getting home. Housing can be expensive but where isn’t it at the moment! For a massive university and some great accommodation reasonable prices can be found but it does seem to keep creeping up. read more
A nice small city...
A nice small city to live in with multiple amenities read more
Great city. Town...
Great city. Town on a night out is amazing, loads of students and fun pubs and clubs. read more
Exeter is a great...
Exeter is a great city, lots of activities to do and places to go visit, nightlife is good read more
The city is compa...
The city is comparatively small so not too overwhelming for first years. read more
For someone comin...
For someone coming from the countryside, the rise in cost of living can be quite a shock. read more
Exeter is a good...
Exeter is a good place for night outs as there are so many clubs and pubs. The weather is quite nice in here and there are so many beautiful views surrounding. read more
Exeter is a small...
Exeter is a small city, but there are things to do with a decent range of shops and places to eat. The night life isn't good though. read more
Exeter is a fairl...
Exeter is a fairly small city. Not too much to do but just enough to keep you busy. Some lovely places to eat just outside of the city which is an added bonus. read more
Exeter is nice. I...
Exeter is nice. It is very safe and has good environment. However, there is only few good restaurants and shops. read more
A wonderful city...
A wonderful city to live in :) read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is higher than Hong Kong and there’s not many restaurants with various cuisines read more
Small and concent...
Small and concentrated town centre, ideal for quiet read more
Though a small to...
Though a small town, Exeter has this special charm easy to fall in love with read more
Expensive, yet ni...
Expensive, yet nice city in my opinion read more
Lovely city with...
Lovely city with lots to do and many attractions around read more
A clear and peace...
A clear and peaceful city. Not to big but interesting. read more
It’s a really goo...
It’s a really good town nowhere near as boring as everyone says it is lol. I haven’t tried public transport as we just walk everywhere, nowhere is more than a 20 min walk around Exeter apart from the quay. As a student, I haven’t eaten out much but clubbing is ok. Tp and fever are definitely the best clubs but I only go about once a week as beyond first term there’s more things to do, especially with Exeters wide range of little coffee shops and small restaurants. read more
Exeter is very be...
Exeter is very beautiful and peaceful. The city center has everything from banks to NHS centers all conveniently placed. It is comfortable to live a student life in this town. read more
Very hilly, not a...
Very hilly, not a fan of that but can’t change geology, overall it’s decent read more
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its so fun and crunchy i love exeter read more
The city has a wi...
The city has a wide variety of resteraunts, bars and pubs etc, the only real gripe is that it's very hilly. So expect your calves to get shredded. read more
Good high street...
Good high street and night life read more
haven't been to t...
haven't been to too many towns so I could only compare it to London. The cost of living is reasonable but eating out or having nights out could be costly. There're some choices for shopping but I sometimes still can't find what I need. Overall a good college town and the weather is quite lovely. read more
A nice city to li...
A nice city to live in for a student as it isn't too small but also doesn't feel overwhelmingly big. Good range of facilities available within the city read more
I love the city,...
I love the city, it’s not too big but not too small it’s got everything you need as a student and not too expensive either. read more
So basically to t...
So basically to talk about cost of living it is little pricey but then I am okay with the budget because I’m living in a studio and also whenever I have to purchase something I go with my friends so we all of us share together so that is how we don’t feel that it is much expensive because we are sharing. Coming to eating out as I am an Indian I prefer eating spicy food but then GDK and EFES is my go to place and also subway. I have experienced a best night outs in EXETER I had been to Bollywood night 15 days back and it was just amazing. Shopping is my favourite part I love shopping from Primark H&M Zara next look in Marks & Spencer. Lastly about public transport there is lot of facility to travel from one place to another but then I feel that is little price to travel for short distance. read more
Beautiful place....
Beautiful place. I could not recommend it enough. Granted, some areas are less pleasant than others, but overall Exeter is a wonderful city. read more
Very expensive. N...
Very expensive. Not many shops. Mainly chain restaurants. Considering it’s a uni town not much going on for students. Town is very pretty tho read more
Although Exeter c...
Although Exeter can be slightly more expensive than other cities, there are a great number of very nice and affordable places to eat and shop. read more
small town with e...
small town with everything you need read more
Great access to t...
Great access to two train stations: Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids not to far away walking distance. SO many shops within Guildhall shopping centre and PrincessHay, as well as lovely places to eat not only in town but near the Quayside. Beautiful spots such as the Quay (with lots of activities on such as cycling, kayaking, canoeing), and the stunning Cathedral (especially at the Christmas market), and Exeter tunnels! Cost of living is certainly very high for student accommodation between £120-£170 pw, bills included. read more
very amazing I am...
very amazing I am so happy to be living in Exeter read more
A beautiful and p...
A beautiful and peaceful city although it can get really quiet read more
I love Exeter its...
I love Exeter itself - beautiful city with such a great atmosphere, I always feel safe here. read more
Overall a good ci...
Overall a good city with nice nightlife read more
Buses run occasio...
Buses run occasionally, not always accurate read more
The city is quite...
The city is quite small and accessible with basic amenities read more
A very small town...
A very small town amazing weather and nice people. read more
fun little city t...
fun little city to live in with great student life read more
Only transport is...
Only transport is bus. Barely any Ubers. Not any good shops, very small and not much to do read more
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Exeter is an adeq...
Exeter is an adequate place to live if you have the money read more
Nice place to liv...
Nice place to live with good selection of restaurants and bars read more
Exeter is a great...
Exeter is a great city that is much better during the day than it is during the night, a lot of the people that go clubbing here cause too much trouble for my taste. read more
Exeter is fairly...
Exeter is fairly a good place to live in to me. read more
Overall great atm...
Overall great atmosphere, lots of cafes, restaurants and shops, nightlife is a bit more limited, but there's still a choice. read more
public transport...
public transport is very good when going into town read more
More expensive th...
More expensive than most places. read more
Love Exeter so fa...
Love Exeter so far, is a great city read more
Great city just n...
Great city just need to know about managing expenses that’s it read more
Lots to do in the...
Lots to do in the city centre, wide range of shops and several nice places to eat / drink. read more
Lots to do around...
Lots to do around Exeter for free or not read more
Everything is at...
Everything is at a walking distance which is great! read more
Nice little town....
Nice little town. Close to the sea read more
Costly city to li...
Costly city to live but there is a lot to do and see, great nightlife and a wide range of lovely restaurants and bars read more
It a small town w...
It a small town where you will bump into many similar faces but it is a great location if you are into day trips. read more
Exeter has everyt...
Exeter has everything for a good student life. It would be beneficial if students explore the whole Exeter in first year, as at first sight Exeter seems small but its certainly not like that at all read more
Exeter, being a s...
Exeter, being a small city, is not somewhere you would struggle transport wise. Everything is accessed easily, the cost of living is very student friendly, and shopping is great too. The only thing is, if you absolutely want a vibrant and diverse nightlife atmosphere it might not be the ideal place to be! read more
Vibrant little to...
Vibrant little town! Everything is really close, and the majority of the town is safe. read more
Exeter is a great...
Exeter is a great city to live in lots of places to eat read more
So many places to...
So many places to go to. Many shops to explore and it’s very nice. read more
I really like Exe...
I really like Exeter. It reminds me a lot of oxford read more
Great place to li...
Great place to live, lots of green areas! read more
Most things are w...
Most things are walking distance. Not a huge city but has everything you will need. read more
Everything was gr...
Everything was great, the town is great read more
There is no direc...
There is no direct bus service to the school and I have been challenged by other people in the city centre around 8pm, but in general the place is safe, especially in the apartment where the environment is friendly and equal. read more
It's a great town...
It's a great town with nice shops! read more
A lovely city, pe...
A lovely city, perfect for studies read more
Nice little town...
Nice little town with lots of green spaces read more
Very peace and qu...
Very peace and quiet.So lovely read more
Pretty good consi...
Pretty good considering affects of the pandemic. read more
Very pretty city...
Very pretty city with many things to do read more
cute little city...
cute little city great for living with friends read more
Exeter is a small...
Exeter is a small, compact city. Most shops and services (supermarket, restaurant, cinemas, shopping mall, barber shop and even adult toys shop) are within walking distance The downside is that other than clubbing, there is almost no nighttime entertainments. 24 hr shops are seldom. Public transport is not needed unless you live in the distant suburbs or need to travel to nearby settlements like Exmouth. read more
Exeter is very ea...
Exeter is very easy to get around, most things are within walking distance read more
It’s an expensive...
It’s an expensive place to live . I am living during lockdown, so I can’t eat out or go clubbing. Public transport is expensive but on time read more
Good social event...
Good social events. Everyone is friendly. read more
Cozy little city...
Cozy little city with much to offer read more
Good connectivity...
Good connectivity and a lovely town, housing is expensive though. read more
Great city, lots...
Great city, lots of clubs and pubs. Quay is nice. read more
Food in Exeter is...
Food in Exeter isn’t the best when eating out. Not worth it. Nights out with friends are fun read more
Lovely little cit...
Lovely little city, easy to get around. read more
Very expensive pl...
Very expensive place to live and there are lots of buses but never seem to go to the places you want to go read more
Good city with go...
Good city with good transport all round, lots of shops read more
It is a relativel...
It is a relatively small town, so it is nice and easy to access many stores. read more
love living in to...
love living in town, has made shopping especially for food really accessible read more
I have found Exet...
I have found Exeter a great city to live in, there are lots of things to do and places to go out to and even though it is smaller than other cities I do not find this to be a problem as it means I’ve become familiar with the whole city, and everywhere feels very student-friendly!! It is a lovely city read more
Because of COVID...
Because of COVID there hasn't been too much to do. There are 4 weatherspoons and quite a few clubs which are good. The prices for student houses is very high. read more
I enjoyed Exeter...
I enjoyed Exeter and the scenic surroundings. British public transport isn't great but it was good in the scope of british transport read more
Great location wi...
Great location with lots of facilities with a good choice of resultant, nightclub and independent shops read more
Exeter high stree...
Exeter high street serves as an open air shopping centre with lots of shops, restaurants and clubs to go to. read more
Exeter is a good...
Exeter is a good and lovely place read more
Exeter’s a bit ex...
Exeter’s a bit expensive and there isn’t a lot of options to eat out if your looking for halal options. Aren’t a lot of clubs to choose from either with a lot of people getting bored quickly. Shopping is also okay but nothing new really read more
Nice city and fri...
Nice city and friendly environment read more
Sometimes some gi...
Sometimes some girls are violated, so we usually don't go out at night. The price level is relatively high, close to London. But shopping is very convenient, basically everything is available. read more
Easy train access...
Easy train access and good shops available. Restaurants also not bad. Not particularly cheap, but worth it in my opinion. I wouldn’t know about the nightlife really but it seems active. read more
Very walkable cit...
Very walkable city. Plenty of food, social and travel options. read more
This city is amaz...
This city is amazing! Not many people, not many cars, life is slow. The scenery is so beautiful. read more
There are a lot o...
There are a lot of different restaurants and night clubs read more
Exeter is a nice...
Exeter is a nice small town but there is not a lot to do after 3 years read more
Exeter is good to...
Exeter is good town to stay. With fewer people, feel less hectic. It is really a good one to chill and it is also a place for concentrating your study. The life here will not be so bored or so playful. It's just nice. read more
Exeter - more sho...
Exeter - more shops for clothing please!!! read more
Prices are more e...
Prices are more expensive than other cities, which may be a burden for students. But it is safe compared to other places. read more
nice transportati...
nice transportation system, nice environment, nice neighborhood read more
Not a typical stu...
Not a typical student city compared to others. Although I do like Exeter as a place to be. read more
Cost of living (R...
Cost of living (Rent) is high compare to other cities except london. read more
More expensive th...
More expensive than other cities, housing prices are quite high for not so nice places. There isn’t as many restaurants etc.. read more
I really like the...
I really like the nights out and that everything is very close and everyone knows each other read more
Exeter is a nice...
Exeter is a nice place to live but it is expensive and there is some crime at night so not a good idea to go walking alone even in the daytime. read more
A good cost of li...
A good cost of living with good public transport with trains and buses that go across the city. The night life is good along with the eating out opportunities. read more
Great city with l...
Great city with lots going on. Not that big though so it depends what you are looking for. read more
Lots of restauran...
Lots of restaurants and pubs but shops are limited read more
A small city but...
A small city but has everything read more
Shopping and exer...
Shopping and exercise are very convenient.The air is good, too. read more
Cost of living in...
Cost of living in Exeter isn’t bad at all, I live in off campus accommodation that is very close to the town and it’s still fairly priced for how close it is. Public transport I haven’t used myself but I always see lots of buses and there’s quite a few train lines etc. The shopping and variety of clubs and places to eat out is great compared to where I lived before. But obviously Exeter is a small city, so it depends on where you are coming from- this could affect how you see it read more
I love the town a...
I love the town and although more expensive than some unis nightlife and social is great read more
Exeter is a beaut...
Exeter is a beautiful city, full of life and nature. There is always something to do, and there are so many cafes, restaurants, parks, cinemas, shops and many many more. I love the beach and hiking and there are so many beautiful nature spots in the area! read more
Have no need to u...
Have no need to use public transport as I am able to walk to most places. Housing appears to be expensive but expected. Shopping is great and plenty of great restaurants. read more
Three clubs . Onl...
Three clubs . Only 2 are good . There’s not a lot of diversity in eating out either read more
Exeter is a beaut...
Exeter is a beautiful, peaceful and friendly town. I am really happy to live here!! read more
Not that expensiv...
Not that expensive to live but certainly not cheap, decent selection of restaurants. TERRIBLE night life, not that many bars in exeter just pubs and shoddy sports bars. Every night out feels like you've gone to the local full of old men or the famous imperial which is just packed and theres always a queue. Clubs are just cheesy rubbish and there's no name brand clubs or bars. If you care about nightlife Exeter is not the uni for you, I regularly go to Bristol for nights out instead. read more
Definitely never...
Definitely never need to get on public transport, everything is in walking distance read more
The live in Exete...
The live in Exeter is convenient. read more
Everything in Exe...
Everything in Exeter is great. The climate is wonderful. read more
Exeter vs Plymout...
Exeter vs Plymouth, there are some pros living and socialising in Exeter, there are some better job opportunities compared to my home city (Plymouth), but I prefer living and shopping in Plymouth. read more
WARNING Do not bo...
WARNING Do not booking Accommodation with Exeter one or Amber Student they are Not Refunding Students during a COVID-19 read more
Nights out here a...
Nights out here are alright but they start and end a lot earlier than most cities which can take a while to get used to read more
Quite a small but...
Quite a small but pretty city. read more
Though Exeter is...
Though Exeter is small, there’s still plenty to do with friends. The restaurant varieties are good, and the nightlife is what you would expect for a University city. I recommend Exeter to people who like smaller, quieter areas that are still full of life. read more
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Lots of shops and...
Lots of shops and restaurants in the city, I can't comment too much on any nightclubs as that isn't really my cup of tea but I hear that they are quite good. And nothing is too expensive. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living is more expensive compared to other cities, however Exeter is a real nice place to live. There a tons of great restaurants and pubs to eat in which don’t cost an arm and leg to eat out at. The variety of nights out aren’t as great as big cities like Newcastle Leeds Bristol etc but still a good few clubs. Not a huge fan of the public transport as it is just seems to be made up of packed single decker buses. Other cities have trams. read more
A vibrant city wi...
A vibrant city with a brilliant student community, and lots of bespoke outlets. Lots of places to eat out, and many places to see and take in the history of the city and wider region read more
Not a bad city if...
Not a bad city if you do not mind living in a small city. read more
Nice size, big en...
Nice size, big enough to not feel its too small but still small enough to walk everywhere easily read more
Only problem is F...
Only problem is Falmouth is at the tip of Cornwall, so getting in and out to go home is a complete pain. Pretty town though. read more
Vibrant city and...
Vibrant city and plenty of shops and cafes to enjoy, and not far away from my home read more
The cost of going...
The cost of going out in Exeter e.g. to the pub or clubbing is actually pretty low, with cheap drinks like £2 for a jaeger bomb in clubs and 3 Wetherspoons however housing and accommodation is very expensive, more expensive than I have heard in any other university. Even though there aren't loads of clubs, 2 of them are very good nights out. read more
Overall is good....
Overall is good. Most people are nice. But during the Coronavirus time, some Chinese met hate/racist thing. read more
Expensive place t...
Expensive place to live. All student halls/ rented houses are much more expensive here than most other universities. But the city centre has all your needs and it's a pretty place to live. read more
The city is good,...
The city is good, not the biggest one ever which is a positive thing, since it means that there is not too much chaos. The services are efficient and I do not have particular complaints about it. read more
Generally a great...
Generally a great city. Public transport such as buses are quite expensive though read more
The restaurants h...
The restaurants here are such a range, and all aesthetically very cool. A wide range of clubs and pubs for nights out, always the best and 2 shopping centres in town as well as the main high street. read more
Exeter is a town...
Exeter is a town that completely comes alive during term time. It is a small town but has everything you need and is full of interesting characters. If you want to be in the middle of a bustling place, Exeter is probably not for you. If you are looking for a mix between busy and slow, a little bit of country life mixed with city life. You can live very comfortably without a lot of money to spare and there are many cheap alternatives. Student budgeting is not hard. read more
Overall Exeter is...
Overall Exeter is a nice place to live in read more
Overall Exeter is...
Overall Exeter is a nice place to live in read more
Good？Actually it...
Good？Actually it is too far from London..... read more
The fees of accom...
The fees of accommodations are more expensive than other cities as well as eating out. However, Exeter still have a airport that make the travel much easier. read more
Exeter is a good...
Exeter is a good place to live as it is nice and small so easy to get around and has alot going on in terms of shopping and eating out. read more
Expensive city bu...
Expensive city but really good uni read more
good transport an...
good transport and resturants more shops needed read more
So expensive to l...
So expensive to live but so many nice places to eat and party read more
really expensive...
really expensive and too many food places not enough shops read more
small city expens...
small city expensive and transport is rubbish read more
Area is good but...
Area is good but expensive and not a big city read more
The city has ever...
The city has everything you would want for shopping, food, and drinks. Has great public transport and regular buses to get around. read more
Exeter is a small...
Exeter is a small town with beautiful environment, but there is no any big shopping mall. read more
I love exeter pe...
I love exeter people here are peace and lovely read more
for going shoppin...
for going shopping is convenient.but for eating out, there are only few options. read more
Very safe very qu...
Very safe very quiet very convenient read more
this city is real...
this city is really small and living cost is high read more
I like this city....
I like this city. People here are friendly. read more
Exeter is a relat...
Exeter is a relatively small city but I really like living here as everything is close by and people are very friendly. read more
Exeter has a real...
Exeter has a really nice calm atmosphere and the city center is nicely organised and not too far from the university. read more
Living in western...
Living in western way is so handy read more
Overall a pleasan...
Overall a pleasant city to live in, there isn’t much to do other than go to clubs which some people do not go to anyway. Nice community and somewhat diverse. read more
A nice place.very...
A nice place.very clean and very quiet read more
Very walkable cit...
Very walkable city with many nice places and restaurants. read more
Quite expensive....
Quite expensive. Even the nearest lidl and aldi is too far for anyone to bother. The nightlife isn't the best if you really like a night out, but it's good enough. Plenty of highstreet shops and a nice variety of restaurants and pubs. Good bus service and trains. read more
Exeter is expensi...
Exeter is expensive for a student, and I find the option of food supermarkets limited if not able to drive. Nights out are good fun, and I love Turtle Bay and Cavern. read more
The main high str...
The main high street is full of shops and so many restaurants that you will never have to eat in the same place - unless you want to! read more
The nights out ar...
The nights out are brilliant, Princesshay has lots of shops and there are so many great places to eat out! read more
Such a quaint sma...
Such a quaint small city that feels like home read more
great great great...
great great great! the newly instituted monthly vegan market is crazy cool. Nice shops&cafes: season, real food, exploding bakery, read more
Expensive but wid...
Expensive but wide range of shops read more
Shops are probabl...
Shops are probably the best thing about Exeter. The nightlife isn't extensive but you can always have a good night. Mainly walk everywhere to save a bit of money but there is a frequent bus service and taxis for when you need them. More expensive that up north but less than London, but in general It's worth the money ❤️ read more
The city is small...
The city is small but has got everything you need! read more
Pubs are great, s...
Pubs are great, some are a bit too "locally". Not many clubs, but still a good night out. Lots of shops, a full range. Train tickets are super cheap here compared to the south east. Rents are a bit pricey, but it depends where you go. Some a cheap and good value for money. Lots of good restaurants and cafes. read more
Expensive to live...
Expensive to live I'm Exeter but it's a wonderful city - so much to do read more
Everything you ne...
Everything you need is in walkable distance. The surrounding areas are what sold it to me- Dartmoor, beaches, the river. Great location to go to university. read more
everything is goo...
everything is good apart from nights out as closing time is too early. read more
Exeter is a lovel...
Exeter is a lovely small City but living costs are extortionate read more
While it is a sma...
While it is a small city, Exeter has a lot of charm and caters to students well. The nightlife might be a bit limited in choice but the venues that do exist are all a fun experience which can fully satisfy the students. There are also a lot of variety in restaurants and shops which make 'town' a good alternative to campus life. read more
Expensive city bu...
Expensive city but so worth it. Near the beach, near Bristol. Great for real ale read more
Buses are rare, o...
Buses are rare, only one indie club - the Cavern. read more
It's a city so yo...
It's a city so you can expect city prices. However the experience you get is top notch. read more
In reality the ni...
In reality the nights out are shoddy but if you go out to have a good time you'll have the best night of your life. read more
As a Northern gir...
As a Northern girl the expense of Exeter (Exetah) was a shock to the system. However, this city, though small, has everything old and new. Such a pretty city with so much history but all the shops you could ever need on your doorstep. Lots of cute independent shops. A million and one places to eat out, everywhere has a pretty view especially around cathedral green and down by the quay. Nights out are of a lower key than I was used to, you have to go out quite early and there's not a lot of choice, but I've grown to like the casual nights out at cheesies on a Tuesday or magic hatstand at cavern. read more
Transport not nee...
Transport not needed but great station for traveling home read more
For a small count...
For a small countryside town Exeter has a huge amount to offer. This is the perfect destination for student's who want the cleaner air and pleasant surroundings that a more rural location provides without sacrificing on amenities. The Princesshay shopping district and Guildhall Shopping Centre in the centre of town offer a huge array of outlets and restaurants. The council offers licenses to local buskers who provide entertainment and there is an outdoor food market every day with a farmer's market once a week. In terms of nights out there are a good selection of clubs and bars to suit anyone's taste from Arena playing popular and chart music to the more indie playlist at Timepiece or Cavern. There's also a small but thriving gay club. read more
Its very expensiv...
Its very expensive to live in Exeter as a student. However, I love Exeter and I wouldn't want to go to University anywhere else! read more
Exeter is an awes...
Exeter is an awesome university town, with low crime rates, an awesome vibe and lovely views in the surrounding area. Houses off campus are usually good quality but are on the expensive side p/w cost. Plethora of shopping available and because of the tourists to the area there is always lots to do around town including ghost tours, farmers markets etc. The university has tons to offer, as it is one of the biggest and best student guilds in the country! read more
This is a review...
This is a review for students: Student housing isn't cheap, but is affordable. Night life is exactly what you expect it to be! It's a small city but no matter what night you go out you'll see dozens of people you know. It's a very safe city compared to some and everything is pretty much a maximum of a 15 minute walk away, whether that's from uni, halls or in the student housing area. read more
I love living her...
I love living here, there is always so much to do and places to see! There is also so much in driving distance in the surrounding areas. read more
Exeter is a fanta...
Exeter is a fantastic city to live in. There is a lot going on, its quite picturesque and beautiful countryside and coasts are right on the doorstep. read more
The town is lovel...
The town is lovely, lots of shops and easy walking distance (20mins or less). There are lots of buses and a train station nearby, however it is very expensive, there are hardly any pubs and there isn't really a good club... read more
Not many shops an...
Not many shops and restaurants around. But the general price is okay read more