Why Exeter?
With all the universities and colleges there are, why should you chose Exeter College to do your higher
education? Read on more about how Exeter has been rated as one of the best places
to live in the UK with a high quality of life and has lots to offer, whatever your
interests.
Exeter is a busy city with a large student population. It’s set on the River Exe,
close to the sea and surrounded by beautiful countryside. As the capital of Devon
it has all the facilities of a large city but with approximately 118,000 inhabitants you get the
advantages of being able to access all the facilities easily.
Exeter's attractions include
all the amenities associated with a university city, including theatres, cinemas,
sports and fitness centres, a cathedral, range of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs
and many historic buildings. Students can sample the lively art scene including
the annual Exeter Festival and the Fringe, the Phoenix Arts Centre and the Spacex
Gallery.
The countryside around ranges from the award winning beaches and varied coastline
of the north and south coasts to the wild natural beauty of Dartmoor and Exmoor.
There are plenty of outdoor pursuits and water sports and not too far away is Britain’s
world class surfing capital, Newquay. Travelling around the rest of the UK and Europe
is easy with fast rail, bus and air links. London is only just over 3 hrs away by
train and Exeter Airport offers links to the UK, Europe and many international centres.
Studying at Exeter College means that you have all the advantages of the city and
excellent pastoral care, small, supportive classes and all the facilities of both
the college and the university. Size does matter and we get to know our higher education
students as individuals and establish a good working relationship with you.