University of Exeter: Courses and Fees 2026

University of Exeter tuition fees for international students range from approximately ₹30.57 Lakhs to ₹63.08 Lakhs per year for undergraduate, postgraduate taught, MBA, and research programmes in the 2026/27 academic cycle. After including accommodation, food, transport, and visa expenses, the estimated overall annual cost of studying at Exeter generally reaches around ₹42 - ₹68 Lakhs, depending on the programme and lifestyle. The university also offers scholarships such as the Exeter Excellence Scholarships, which can provide tuition fee reductions for eligible international students.

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level of study:

• Bachelor’s programmes (UG): approximately £24,900 to £48,900 per year (₹32.12 to ₹63.08 Lakhs). Courses like Business Studies fall in the lower range, while Medicine is among the highest.
• Master’s taught programmes (MSc/MA): approximately £29,800 to £32,000 per year (₹38.44 to ₹41.28 Lakhs). MSc Data Science costs around £30,300, while MSc International Management and Marketing Management are around £31,000.
• Exeter MBA: approximately £46,000 - £48,000 total programme fee (₹59.34 to ₹61.92 Lakhs).
• PhD Full-time: approximately £23,750 per year (₹30.63 Lakhs), though fees vary by research area.

Additional Costs & Important Details:

• UCAS Undergraduate Application Fee: approximately £28.50
• Most postgraduate programmes do not charge a direct application fee
• Tuition fee deposits may apply before CAS issuance, depending on the course
• Scholarships and bursaries are available for eligible international students

An Indian student planning to study at Exeter usually combines education loans, scholarships, and family funding to manage expenses. Due to Exeter’s Russell Group reputation, employability outcomes, and strong research profile, it remains one of the preferred UK universities among international students.

Currency Conversion Used: 1 GBP = ₹129 as of 25^th May 2026

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University of Exeter Fees by Program 2026

Exeter tuition for international students starts at £23,700 (₹30.57 Lakhs) for arts and humanities, reaching £35,500 (₹45.80 Lakhs) for the highest PG programmes. Indian Master's applicants targeting Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, or Computer Science pay £32,500 to £33,500 (₹41.93 to ₹43.22 Lakhs). Exeter fees sit in the upper-mid Russell Group band, comparable to Lancaster and Sheffield, below Durham and Manchester.

Note: The fee details given below are the official tuition fees published by the University of Exeter for international undergraduate students for the 2026 academic intake.

• BMBS Medicine - £48,900 per year (Approx. ₹63.08 Lakhs/year)
• Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (including Law) - £24,950 per year (Approx. ₹32.19 Lakhs/year)
• Accounting, Finance, Business & Management, Economics & Marketing - £24,900 per year (Approx. ₹32.12 Lakhs/year)
• Biosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geography, Medical Imaging, Nursing, Neuroscience & Psychology - £31,200 per year (Approx. ₹40.25 Lakhs/year)
• Flexible Combined Honours - £25,750 per year (Approx. ₹33.22 Lakhs/year)
• Mathematics & Statistics (including Mathematics with Accounting/Economics/Finance/Management) - £30,100 per year (Approx. ₹38.83 Lakhs/year)
• Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Geology, Mining & Natural Sciences - £31,200 per year (Approx. ₹40.25 Lakhs/year)
• Sport & Health Sciences - £29,900 per year (Approx. ₹38.57 Lakhs/year)

Explore: Study in the UK Complete Guide for Indian Students

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Exeter Living Costs for Indian Students

Exeter is a small city in Devon (South West England), located 2.5 hours from London by train and 30 minutes from the Devon coast and Dartmoor National Park. Living costs are significantly lower than London but slightly higher than Sheffield or Leeds. The university estimates total living costs at approximately £12,000/year (₹15.48 Lakhs).

Note: Total monthly living cost for an Indian PG student at Exeter ranges from £900 to £1,100 (₹1.16 to ₹1.42 Lakhs/month). Annual living budget is ₹13.92 to ₹15.48 Lakhs. Indian groceries are stocked at central Exeter's Indian and Asian grocers; nearby Bristol (1 hour) and Plymouth (45 min) have larger ethnic stores.

Reddit Insight: Past Exeter Indian PG admits on r/IndianStudentsUK report off-campus shared rent of £500 to £600/month (₹64,500 to ₹77,400) for an en-suite room with 2 housemates in St James or Mount Pleasant (15 min walk from campus), well below on-campus rates. The campus shuttle bus is free and connects Streatham to St Luke's, saving roughly ₹3,000/month in transport costs.

See Also: University of Exeter Scholarships

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Total Cost of Exeter for Indian Students

The total annual cost of studying at Exeter for an Indian student is ₹42 to ₹62 Lakhs for a PG taught Master's, including tuition, living, visa, and mandatory fees. For a UG Bachelor's, the total annual cost ranges from ₹44 to ₹56 Lakhs. The Exeter MBA total cost is roughly ₹60 to ₹64 Lakhs for the 12-month duration.

The 3-year UG total cost for an Indian student at Exeter ranges from ₹1.35 Crores to ₹1.80 Crores, including the average 4.2 percent annual fee increase and partial offset from the £10,000 Excellence Scholarship. A funded Indian PG student receiving the Excellence £10,000 + India Excellence £8,000 stack reduces Year 1 tuition by ₹23.22 Lakhs, dropping the total annual cost to roughly ₹22 to ₹40 Lakhs.

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Exeter Scholarships and Financial Aid 

The University of Exeter offers 30+ scholarships, with 10+ directly accessible to Indian applicants. The university has invested over £5 million in international scholarships for 2026/27. The flagship is the Exeter Excellence Scholarship: up to £10,000 (separate application). The India Excellence Scholarship adds £5,000 to £8,000 auto-considered with the offer.

What scholarships does Exeter offer to Indian students?

Exeter offers tuition-discount scholarships ranging from £3,000 to £15,000 for Indian Master's, MBA, and Bachelor's applicants. Some awards are auto-applied with the offer; the Excellence Scholarship and Women in MBA need separate applications.

Indian applicants funded at Exeter historically combine the auto-applied India Excellence Scholarship with one external scholarship. The big four for UK-bound Indian PG students are Chevening (full tuition + stipend, £18,000+, deadline tentative 7 Oct 2026), Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (full tuition + stipend, deadline October 2026), Inlaks Shivdasani (up to USD 100,000, deadline April 2027), and JN Tata Endowment (₹10 Lakh interest-free loan + ₹7.5 Lakh gift grant, deadline March 2027). GREAT Scholarship India offers £10,000 (₹12.90 Lakhs) for Indian PG taught at Exeter; deadline tentative March 2026.

See Also: UK Scholarships for Indian Students

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Exeter Hidden Costs for Indian Students

Indian families budgeting for Exeter typically forget the deposit, visa, health surcharge, and one-time setup costs that add roughly £3,000 to £5,000 (₹3.87 to ₹6.45 Lakhs) on top of regular tuition in Year 1.

• PG tuition deposit: £2,000 (₹2.58 Lakhs) is mandatory for all self-funded Indian PG applicants before CAS issuance.
• Exeter MBA tuition deposit: £3,000 (₹3.87 Lakhs) is mandatory for MBA admits to confirm seat.
• UK Student Visa fee: £524 (₹67,596) one-time for the CAS-linked student visa from India.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £776/year (₹1.00 Lakh/year) paid upfront for the full visa duration.
• IELTS test fee (if no Class 12 English waiver): £200 (₹25,800) per attempt. Selected Exeter programmes accept Class 12 English at 80%+.
• Pre-Sessional English (if needed): £3,200 to £6,800 (₹4.13 to ₹8.77 Lakhs) for 4 to 14 weeks if IELTS is below entry score.
• Direct PG application fee: Nil (no PG application fee at Exeter).
• On-campus accommodation booking deposit: £200 to £400 (₹25,800 to ₹51,600) for hall rooms.
• MEA apostille and document attestation: ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 for marksheet attestation.
• Initial setup in Exeter: Winter clothing (£200 to £300, ₹25,800 to ₹38,700), bedding, kitchen essentials, SIM activation (~£250 to £400 total).
• Loan processing and collateral valuation: ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 for processing a ₹25 to ₹35 Lakh education loan.
• Initial flight + baggage: ₹70,000 to ₹95,000 for a one-way Delhi to London (via Bristol/Exeter) flight with baggage buffer.

Note: The biggest hidden cost most Indian families miss at Exeter is the Excellence Scholarship deadline (April 2026 for PG / November 2026 for UG, separate from admission application). Apply for the scholarship form within 2 weeks of receiving your offer. Also budget the ₹2.58 Lakh PG deposit (or ₹3.87 Lakh MBA deposit) in Month 5 to 6 of your timeline.

Also Check: Exeter Admission Process Timeline for Indians

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The total annual cost of Exeter for an Indian student ranges from ₹42 to ₹65 Lakhs for a PG Master's, dropping to as low as ₹22 to ₹40 Lakhs in Year 1 for applicants who win the Excellence Scholarship £10,000 + India Excellence £8,000 stack (combined £18,000 / ₹23.22 Lakhs discount). A typical ₹25 to ₹35 Lakh education loan covers the unfunded portion, with an EMI of roughly ₹34,000 to ₹47,000/month for 10 years at 10.5% interest. To stay within budget, apply by May 2026 for Sept 2026 and submit the Excellence Scholarship form within 2 weeks of the admission offer.

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