University of Exeter Accommodation

Students can choose from single and double rooms near the University of Exeter, with prices varying by location, facilities, and tenancy length. Current Casita listings range from home-style accommodation in residential areas to properties with gyms, swimming pools, cinemas, study spaces, and other shared facilities.

• Cosy Home in Heavitree: Offers a single room around an eight-minute drive from the University of Exeter, with a garden, parking, and laundry facilities.
• Exeter City Centre: Offers single rooms around a nine-minute drive from the University of Exeter, with a gym, swimming pool, cinema room, library room, garden, laundry, and parking.
• Comfy stay in Sunny Devon: Provides a single room around a 16-minute drive from the University of Exeter, with a garden, parking, and laundry facilities.

If you're looking for student accommodation near the University of Exeter, these are some of the best areas to consider, depending on whether you prioritise campus access, transport connections, social life, or a quieter residential setting.

St James

St James is a strong choice for students who want to be close to Streatham Campus without living directly in the city centre. Parts of the area are around a 10-minute walk from campus, while the streets around St James's Park and Pennsylvania Road have local shops, cafés, and everyday services. Exeter city centre is also within easy walking distance.

St David’s

St David’s suits students who travel regularly by train or want convenient connections around Exeter. St David’s railway station is adjacent to the university’s St David’s accommodation, while the Line 4 bus connects the station with Streatham Campus, St Luke’s Campus, and the city centre. Exeter Quayside is also around a 20-minute walk from the station, with watersports, riverside cafés, and walking routes along the River Exe.

Exeter City Centre

Exeter city centre is a practical choice for students who want shops, cafés, restaurants, entertainment, and everyday services close to home. Streatham Campus can be reached on foot or by local bus, while the city centre provides easy access to cultural attractions such as Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). Located on Queen Street, RAMM offers free entry to galleries and exhibitions covering art, local history, archaeology, natural history, and world cultures.

Heavitree

Heavitree suits students who prefer a more residential base with local shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, and everyday services close by. Bus services provide connections to the University of Exeter and the city centre, while Heavitree Pleasure Grounds offers outdoor space with facilities including tennis courts and a BMX track.

Indicative Accommodation Cost Breakdown

Monthly Living Expenses Beyond Rent

Note: These are indicative figures, and actual costs vary by lifestyle and course..

The University of Exeter offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across environmental science, sport and exercise sciences, archaeology, humanities, social sciences, business, and other disciplines.

Top Academic Programmes

1. Environmental Science: Covers climate change, biodiversity, conservation, and sustainability, with opportunities for fieldwork, laboratory work, and environmental data analysis.
2. Sport and Exercise Sciences: Covers exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition, and human performance, with practical study and specialist laboratories at St Luke's Campus.
3. Archaeology: Explores human societies and the past through material evidence, with opportunities to develop research, analytical, and fieldwork skills.
4. Business and Management: Covers accounting, business, economics, finance, management, and marketing, with opportunities to develop analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
5. English and Humanities: Covers English, history, classics, ancient history, modern languages, and philosophy, developing skills in critical analysis, research, communication, and interpretation.

Public Transport Options

• Bus: Local services connect Streatham Campus, St Luke's Campus, Exeter city centre, and key areas across the city. Students can also access discounted Stagecoach fares.
• Train: Exeter has several railway stations, with St David's Station adjacent to the university's St David's accommodation. Rail services connect Exeter with London, Bristol, and other destinations across the South West.
• Cycling: Exeter has traffic-free cycle routes and cycle facilities around the university, making cycling a practical option for travelling between campus, accommodation, and the city.
• Walking: Streatham Campus is within walking distance of several student areas and Exeter city centre, while the university provides walking routes between campuses and nearby transport hubs.
• Car: Exeter has road connections across Devon and the wider South West, although parking at the university is limited.

Student Travel Tip: University of Exeter students can access discounted Stagecoach student passes for travel across Greater Exeter. Check the Stagecoach Greater Exeter student passes for current prices, zones, and ticket options.

Campus Facilities

The University of Exeter provides spaces for study, recreation, fitness, and student support across its campuses. Streatham Campus features the Forum, with the library, study spaces, Career Zone, Digital Hub, and cafés, alongside extensive gardens, woodland, and parkland. St Luke's Campus also has specialist teaching and study facilities, a library, sports hall, fitness studio, and indoor heated swimming pool.

Social & Cultural Scene

The university supports an active student community through more than 300 societies and groups, covering interests such as sports, performing arts, academic subjects, culture, and hobbies. Students can also get involved in sports, events, performances, and activities through the Students' Guild, providing opportunities to meet people and pursue interests outside their courses.

Top 5 Must-Visit Places

1. Exeter Northcott Theatre: Located on Streatham Campus, the theatre stages professional theatre, dance, and live performances, giving students a convenient cultural venue on campus.
2. Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM): Located in Exeter city centre, RAMM features collections and exhibitions covering art, natural history, World Cultures, and Exeter and Devon's heritage. Entry is free.
3. Exeter Quayside: The historic riverside area offers waterside cafés and restaurants, walking and cycling routes, and activities including canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
4. Exeter Cathedral: A major medieval landmark in the city centre, Exeter Cathedral is known for its Decorated Gothic architecture and historic Cathedral Green setting. University of Exeter students can currently enter for free with a Welcome Card.
5. Streatham Campus and Sculpture Walk: The university's 300-acre campus includes gardens, parkland, walking routes, and a collection of sculptures across its grounds, offering students an easy way to explore the university's green setting.