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University of Exeter is ranked 164th among the world universities, according to QS News World University Ranking for 2021. University of Leeds rankings have placed it among the top 100 universities in the world since 2020, as per the latest reports by QS
| University of Exeter | University of Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 17 The Guardian 2026 # 155 QS World University 2026 # 169 QS World University 2025 | # 28 The Guardian 2026 # 86 QS World University 2026 # 82 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 197 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 53 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 92 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 96 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 34 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -65 PG Programs -65 | UG Programs -129 PG Programs -164 |
| Acceptance Rate | 73.0 % | 64.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-580 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 SAT-1350 TOEFL-87 | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-6 PTE-60 SAT-1200 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26578 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 7968 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34592 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35277 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15750 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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:
| Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 52; University of Leeds is one of the top public universities in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is ranked #86 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Of :
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; | Minimum 60% in bachelors for admission in PG; Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, CV, at least 2 references |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Leeds University Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 53 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Exeter | University of Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1955 | 1904 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
| Location Facts | 3 campuses- Streatham Campus (Main Campus), St. Luke’s Campus, Penryn Campus; Streatham Campus is the largest campus- Registered Botanic Garden; | Campus is 10 minutes away from Leed’s city center; well-connected with regular public transport services; it has Parkinson Building, Maurice Keyworth Building, Great Hall and Post-war buildings |
| Library | 9 libraries; 1.2 million physical resources; special collection (rare books, manuscripts, etc.) | 5 libraries with 3900 study spaces; Brotherton library: for arts, social sciences, and law; Edward Boyle library: for science and engineering; Health Sciences Library: for medicine and health-related subjects; Laidlaw Library: for group work, bookable space and on-site academic skills support, St James University Hospital Library: supports university’s research & teaching staff, medical & healthcare students and employees of the Hospital trust; |
| 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. | University’s union has over 300 clubs and societies; Free counseling, mental health support groups, workshops, etc; discounted access to university’s sports center: The Edge; Sports Park Weetwood for outdoor sports; various sports clubs and programs; University has shops, cafes, bars, nightclubs, theatre, spa, hairdressers, bank and a student advice center on-campus |
| Hostel | #En-suite Room - $7968 | #Self Catered En-Suite Room - $7599 #Catered En-suite Room - $8151 |
| 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). | George Porter (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize in Literature); Archer John Porter Martin (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Emma Mackey (actress); Tony Harrison (poet); Alan Yentob (former BBC executive); Piers Sellers (NASA astronaut) |
| 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% | Leeds is the largest city of West Yorkshire in Northern England; located approximately 170 miles north of Central London; 30 minutes away from Leeds Bradford international airport; 1 hour away from Manchester airport; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.1%; it is the 8th largest engineering center and 2nd largest printing manufacturing center in UK |
