An aerial view of the Piazza on Streatham Campus

World-leading academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the most influential researchers in their field, according to a prestigious new ranking.

The University of Exeter has received notable success across a range of categories – voted for by students – in recent satisfaction rankings.

The StudentCrowd rankings were compiled using reviews submitted by  more than 31,000 students across the UK between June 2022 -June 2024, in which they could give their opinions across 11 different categories (rated out of five stars).

The University of Exeter performed strongly in several categories, with its highest ranked category being placed 4th for Best University Careers Service.

One student who voted for Exeter said ‘The amount of careers help and the quality of the support, campus and teaching is incredible. I settled in so quickly and believe it was because of all the support that was available to me…’

Other notable successes for the University were:

  •  5th for Best Campus
  • 6th for Best Clubs and Societies
  • 8th for Best Teaching Quality
  • 9th for Best Course Content
  • 12th for Best University
  • 12th for Best Student’s Union

Paul Blackmore, Head of Student Employability & Academic Success (SEAS) said: “We are delighted to have secured 4th place, our highest position yet, in the StudentCrowd ranking for Best University Careers Service. This achievement is testament to the hard work and commitment of our colleagues in SEAS and the Career Zone, who tirelessly support our students in developing their employability and pursuing their career ambitions and we are extremely grateful to the students who voted for us.”

Find more results about university rankings for 2024 on the StudentCrowd website.