Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. The University of Exeter is a public research university in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom.
| Aston University | University of Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 48 The Guardian 2026 # 395 QS World University 2026 # 401 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 17 The Guardian 2026 # 155 QS World University 2026 # 170 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 74 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 197 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 53 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -112 PG Programs -56 | UG Programs -65 PG Programs -65 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 73.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 PTE-67 TOEFL-93 | GMAT-580 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 SAT-1350 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 19071.5 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24819 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14305 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24700 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26578 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 7968 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows:
| University of Exeter is one of the top public universities in Exeter, United Kingdom. It is ranked #163 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Base Salaries by degree:
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| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Academic transcripts; |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 14 reviews |
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| General Facts | Aston University | University of Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1895 | 1955 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is situated on a 60-acre campus at Gosta Green, in the city centre of Birmingham, England. | 3 campuses- Streatham Campus (Main Campus), St. Luke’s Campus, Penryn Campus; Streatham Campus is the largest campus- Registered Botanic Garden; |
| Library | Library of the university provides various digital and physical services to the students and staffs. Students can take books, e-books, journals, publications etc. | 9 libraries; 1.2 million physical resources; special collection (rare books, manuscripts, etc.) |
| Campus Life |
| Student Services Centre; new technology-rich learning spaces; a 400-seat lecture theatre; several retail & catering outlets; sports park; restaurants, cafés and bars; 50sports clubs; 2 gyms; Athlete Development Center (High facility training center); Exeter University Symphony Orchestra; Exeter Northcott (University Theatre); Bill Douglas Cinema Museum. |
| Hostel | #Premium one ensuite - $7019 #Premium two ensuite - $7286 | #En-suite Room - $7968 |
| Famous Alumni |
| J.K. Rowling (Author); Thom Yorke of Radiohead (Musician); Vanessa Kirby (Actress); Ameenah Gurib (6th President of Mauritius); Zara Tindall (Olympic medalist); Robert Bolt (2 time academy award winner); Dennis Gillings (founder of Fortune 500 company- Quintiles); Henry Staunton (Chairman of WHSmith). |
| City Life |
| Exeter is a city in Devon, England; established on the banks of River Exe; Top tourist attractions- Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Quay, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Bicton Park Memorial Garden, Butts Ferry, Haldon Forest Park; Unemployment rate- 2.7% |
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