Study Abroad Programs in Exeter, England

Exeter may not be the first city that comes to mind when thinking of studying in England, or even when one thinks of the Southwestern region of the country. Though often overlooked, Exeter is a wonderful location for study abroad in England. Further west even more than the better known cities of Bristol and Bath, both of which are easy trips from this amazing city, and located conveniently near the southern coast of England, Exeter is a city well worth a visit in its own right.

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University of Exeter

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Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

Situated in one of the most beautiful regions in England, studying at the University of Exeter is perfect for everybody. With campuses in Devon and Cornwall, you are on the doorstep of gorgeous beaches and breathtaking national parks. We're surrounded by history, as the city of Exeter was founded by the Romans in 55 AD. The West Gate and a majority of the original Roman walls are still part of our city today. As part of the prestigious Russell Group, our classes are taught by internationally acclaimed academics who are passionate about their subjects in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. With over 300 student societies, 50 sports clubs, and many career events, the University of Exeter offers you an opportunity to continue developing your skills and interests outside of the classroom.

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Subjects & Courses

Among the popular subjects to study in Exeter are: Business Studies, Engineering, Geology, Film Studies, Literature, and Biosciences. All of these programs specifically will satisfy students studying abroad in Exeter, and there are several other subjects which are popular among students in Exeter too, such as studying the English Language.

The course structure in England tends to be made up of a two-hour lecture once a week in combination with a one-hour tutorial also occurring once a week. Lectures are generally taught by the course professor to a large number of students and involves more of an overview of the topic being taught. The tutorial is smaller, sometimes taught by someone other than the professor, and often goes over that week’s lecture in more detail in order to resolve any confusion.

The way courses are scheduled during study abroad in Exeter allow students to sometimes only take a single class each day, or sometimes two, because the standard course has one lecture a week and one tutorial a week. This leaves a lot of free time for social activities.

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December 05, 2025by: Tehami Ammad - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

Overall, my time in Exeter was phenomenal! The USF Semester in England program allowed our cohort the right window to truly feel a sense of home away from home in southwest England while remaining directed and specific in goals. With this, I was able to spend time getting to know both local and international students, participate in societies and events, and travel to nearby towns to get a feel for the broader English landscape. It was both fascinating and enjoyable to immerse myself in the culture whether through pub crawls and thrifting, fish and chips and cream teas, or hikes and train rides. In short, each new experience impels one to consider, what is uniquely British and not American here, but also what remains similar? Academically, studying abroad posed a unique but welcome challenge in the more self-directed, term-paper approach in Exeter instead of a structured weekly assignment schedule. Ultimately, the biggest lesson for me was actually being able to better appreciate the value of diversity in thought and the importance of travel to achieve this, and I continue to hope to encourage others to take this kind of chance since such opportunities are not so common in life.

"Cute American Accent"

December 05, 2025by: Robin Triem - United StatesProgram: Study Abroad at the University of Exeter

I met so many people from diverse places and backgrounds, however, the most common comment I got when people first met me while I was in England was "you have such a cute American" accent. I don't know why but it made me laugh and overall made all my interactions feel lighter and more comfortable. I had such an amazing time on campus, exploring Exeter, and seeing what England has to offer. Not as many Americans pick the UK for a study abroad location, it just is not as popular for some reason. However, I would like to argue that coming to Exeter is not about beans on toast but about the student, staff, environment, and much more. I had the time of my life in England, went on lots of amazing adventures, met amazing people through societies, classes, and international events, learned and grew as a person, also met my best friend, and didn't want to leave at the end of the semester. There was not a single second in my study abroad that did not feel like an adventure, from the time I stepped foot in Bristol, to having strangers helping through the London underground and tubes late at night on my way back to America!