Exeter
188 Reviews by Students #74 out of 422 University locations
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.
By member129761 On 3rd July 2015
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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Just half an hour outside of Exeter there are many beautiful sandy beaches to choose from. Favourites are Dawlish Beach, Dawlish Warren Beach and Exmouth Beach.
Top 10 Exeter Accommodation
Clifford House
Really good accommodation for international students as you get to meet lots of different people from all over and it’s not just all year one students...
West Gate
I have spent a great two years at West Gate. The accommodation team is lovely, cleaning and maintenance is always top notch. The location is brilliant...
Atlas House
I have lived at Atlas for 2 years and have very much enjoyed my experience. It is homely, very well maintained and you get excellent service. The Mana...
Mardon Hall
The most amazing halls ever. Have made best friends from it for life and we had the most fun imaginable...
Central Living
An excellent accommodation. The staff are very supportive and helpful when you turn to them. Though there are less social activities than before durin...
Queen Street Studios
I booked my room in summer 2020 and from the first instance they took the phone I already felt the kindness of the staff. They are very pleasant and w...
Holland Hall
love the hall and made great friends, furthest away from town...
The City Arcade
The City Arcade is a brand new building with bright rooms and is in a very good location. The management are amazing and will always help you if you h...
Rowe House
I've loved every second of being a fresher in Rowe House, the rooms are so spacious and the double beds are a real bonus! I'm going to miss Rowe House...
Exeter Halls
Penny C was by far the best thing about Exeter. Great place to meet and socialise with people. Close to both the centre of campus and town....
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It a small town where...
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 everything...
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 small...
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 town!...
Vibrant little town! Everything is really close, and the majority of the town is safe. read more
Exeter is a great city...
Exeter is a great city to live in lots of places to eat read more
So many places to go...
So many places to go to. Many shops to explore and it’s very nice. read more
I really like Exeter....
I really like Exeter. It reminds me a lot of oxford read more
Great place to live,...
Great place to live, lots of green areas! read more
Most things are walking...
Most things are walking distance. Not a huge city but has everything you will need. read more
Everything was great,...
Everything was great, the town is great read more
There is no direct bus...
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 with...
It's a great town with nice shops! read more
A lovely city, perfect...
A lovely city, perfect for studies read more
Nice little town with...
Nice little town with lots of green spaces read more
Pretty good considering...
Pretty good considering affects of the pandemic. read more
Very pretty city with...
Very pretty city with many things to do read more
cute little city great...
cute little city great for living with friends read more
Exeter is a small, compact...
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 easy to...
Exeter is very easy to get around, most things are within walking distance read more
It’s an expensive place...
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 events. Everyone...
Good social events. Everyone is friendly. read more
Cozy little city with...
Cozy little city with much to offer read more
Good connectivity and...
Good connectivity and a lovely town, housing is expensive though. read more
Great city, lots of clubs...
Great city, lots of clubs and pubs. Quay is nice. read more
Food in Exeter isn’t...
Food in Exeter isn’t the best when eating out. Not worth it. Nights out with friends are fun read more
Lovely little city, easy...
Lovely little city, easy to get around. read more
Very expensive place...
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 good transport...
Good city with good transport all round, lots of shops read more
It is a relatively small...
It is a relatively small town, so it is nice and easy to access many stores. read more
love living in town,...
love living in town, has made shopping especially for food really accessible read more
I have found Exeter a...
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 there...
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 and...
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 with lots...
Great location with lots of facilities with a good choice of resultant, nightclub and independent shops read more
Exeter high street serves...
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 and...
Exeter is a good and lovely place read more
Exeter’s a bit expensive...
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 friendly...
Nice city and friendly environment read more
Sometimes some girls...
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 and...
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 city. Plenty...
Very walkable city. Plenty of food, social and travel options. read more
This city is amazing!...
This city is amazing! Not many people, not many cars, life is slow. The scenery is so beautiful. read more
There are a lot of different...
There are a lot of different restaurants and night clubs read more
Exeter is a nice small...
Exeter is a nice small town but there is not a lot to do after 3 years read more
Exeter is good town 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 shops for...
Exeter - more shops for clothing please!!! read more
Prices are more expensive...
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 transportation system,...
nice transportation system, nice environment, nice neighborhood read more
Not a typical student...
Not a typical student city compared to others. Although I do like Exeter as a place to be. read more
Cost of living (Rent)...
Cost of living (Rent) is high compare to other cities except london. read more
More expensive than other...
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 nights...
I really like the nights out and that everything is very close and everyone knows each other read more
Exeter is a nice place...
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 living...
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 lots...
Great city with lots going on. Not that big though so it depends what you are looking for. read more
Lots of restaurants and...
Lots of restaurants and pubs but shops are limited read more
A small city but has...
A small city but has everything read more
Shopping and exercise...
Shopping and exercise are very convenient.The air is good, too. read more
Cost of living in Exeter...
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 and although...
I love the town and although more expensive than some unis nightlife and social is great read more
Exeter is a beautiful...
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 use public...
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 . Only 2...
Three clubs . Only 2 are good . There’s not a lot of diversity in eating out either read more
Exeter is a beautiful,...
Exeter is a beautiful, peaceful and friendly town. I am really happy to live here!! read more
Not that expensive to...
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 need...
Definitely never need to get on public transport, everything is in walking distance read more
The live in Exeter is...
The live in Exeter is convenient. read more
Everything in Exeter...
Everything in Exeter is great. The climate is wonderful. read more
Exeter vs Plymouth, there...
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 booking...
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 are alright...
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
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Though Exeter is small,...
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 restaurants...
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 living is...
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 with a...
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 you...
Not a bad city if you do not mind living in a small city. read more
Nice size, big enough...
Nice size, big enough to not feel its too small but still small enough to walk everywhere easily read more
Only problem is Falmouth...
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 plenty...
Vibrant city and plenty of shops and cafes to enjoy, and not far away from my home read more
The cost of going out...
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. Most...
Overall is good. Most people are nice. But during the Coronavirus time, some Chinese met hate/racist thing. read more
Expensive place to live....
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, not...
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 city....
Generally a great city. Public transport such as buses are quite expensive though read more
The restaurants here...
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 that...
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 a nice...
Overall Exeter is a nice place to live in read more
Overall Exeter is a nice...
Overall Exeter is a nice place to live in read more
Good？Actually it is too...
Good？Actually it is too far from London..... read more
The fees of accommodations...
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 place...
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 but really...
Expensive city but really good uni read more
good transport and resturants...
good transport and resturants more shops needed read more
So expensive to live...
So expensive to live but so many nice places to eat and party read more
really expensive and...
really expensive and too many food places not enough shops read more
small city expensive...
small city expensive and transport is rubbish read more
Area is good but expensive...
Area is good but expensive and not a big city read more
The city has everything...
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 town...
Exeter is a small town with beautiful environment, but there is no any big shopping mall. read more
I love exeter people...
I love exeter people here are peace and lovely read more
for going shopping is...
for going shopping is convenient.but for eating out, there are only few options. read more
Very safe very quiet...
Very safe very quiet very convenient read more
this city is really small...
this city is really small and living cost is high read more
I like this city. People...
I like this city. People here are friendly. read more
Exeter is a relatively...
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 really nice...
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 way...
Living in western way is so handy read more
Overall a pleasant city...
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 clean...
A nice place.very clean and very quiet read more
Very walkable city with...
Very walkable city with many nice places and restaurants. read more
Quite expensive. Even...
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 expensive for...
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 street...
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 are brilliant,...
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 small city...
Such a quaint small city that feels like home read more
great great great! the...
great great great! the newly instituted monthly vegan market is crazy cool. Nice shops&cafes: season, real food, exploding bakery, read more
Expensive but wide range...
Expensive but wide range of shops read more
Shops are probably the...
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 but...
The city is small but has got everything you need! read more
Pubs are great, some...
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 I'm...
Expensive to live I'm Exeter but it's a wonderful city - so much to do read more
Everything you need is...
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 good apart...
everything is good apart from nights out as closing time is too early. read more
Exeter is a lovely small...
Exeter is a lovely small City but living costs are extortionate read more
While it is a small city,...
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 but so...
Expensive city but so worth it. Near the beach, near Bristol. Great for real ale read more
Buses are rare, only...
Buses are rare, only one indie club - the Cavern. read more
It's a city so you can...
It's a city so you can expect city prices. However the experience you get is top notch. read more
In reality the nights...
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 girl the...
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 needed...
Transport not needed but great station for traveling home read more
For a small countryside...
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 expensive to...
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 awesome...
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 for...
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 here, there...
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 fantastic...
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 lovely, lots...
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 and restaurants...
Not many shops and restaurants around. But the general price is okay read more