Here, staff, students and partners work in harmony to build a more positive, future-facing world. This is a place where every individual can build resilience, find purpose and thrive. From research-led teaching to building carbon-neutral campuses, we’re striving for something bigger.

This is a place for those who believe the world can do better, a world that is greener, healthier and fairer for all, and are ready to build it, together. We bring together students and staff from around the world to share ideas, challenge thinking and make a positive difference. Discover more about who we are and what we stand for.

We can trace our history back to 1855, a century later, in 1955, we received our full University Charter and became the University of Exeter.   Today, we’re proud to be a world-leading Russell Group University with local roots and global impact. We remain steadfast in the belief that knowledge should empower, inspire, and be open to all.

That commitment still drives us now. Discover how our strategic direction is building a sustainable, healthy, and socially just future. We are committed to transparency, we work closely with all members of our community on decision-making.