The University of Exeter is a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom. It was founded and received its royal charter in 1955, although its predecessor institutions, St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon., and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university. The university has four campuses: Streatham and St Luke's; and Truro and Penryn. The university is primarily located in the city of Exeter, Devon, where it is the principal higher education institution. Streatham is the largest campus containing many of the university's administrative buildings. The Penryn campus is maintained in conjunction with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
| Motto | Latin: Lucem sequimur |
| Motto (English) | We Follow The Light |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1838 - St Luke's College, 1855 - Exeter School of Art, 1863 - Exeter School of Science, 1955 - University of Exeter (received royal charter) |
| Endowment | £41.5 million (2020) |
| Budget | £478.3 million (2019-20) |
| Chancellor | The Lord Myners |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Lisa Roberts |
| Visitor | Elizabeth II ex officio |
| Academic staff | 2,323 (2018/19) |
| Administrative staff | 2,647 (2018/19) |
| Students | 23,613 (2018/19) |
| Undergraduates | 18,932 (2018/19) |
| Postgraduates | 4,681 (2018/19) |
| Campus | Streatham – 350 acres, Penryn – 70 acres, St Luke's – 16 acres |
| Colours | Green and white |
| Affiliations | Russell Group, Universities UK, EUA, ACU, AMBA, SETsquared, GW4 |
About University of Exeter
Public research institution with 4 campuses located in Exeter and Cornwall (2 in each city). In 2013, the university was named Sunday Times University of the Year.
Achievement of University of Exeter
Receiving its Royal Charter in 1955, the school's preceding institutions were the Royal Albert Memorial College and the University College of the South West of England.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About University of Exeter
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Latest information about University of Exeter updated on July 28 2021.
