Students from Australia at the University of Exeter
Source: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/australia/ Parent: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/international-students/
There are currently more than 30 students from Australia and New Zealand studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
- Entry requirements
- Agent representatives
- Scholarships and funding opportunities
- Immigration and visa support
- Get in touch or meet with us
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Australia
For most programmes, we consider students with ATAR/OP scores of 88 or above, and a Queensland overall position score of 6 or less, depending on the programme you are applying for.
Alternative UK foundation programmes, such as one of our International Study Centre International Foundation courses at Exeter's Streatham Campus, may be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.
| A-Level | ATAR/OP |
|---|---|
| A*AA | 94 |
| AAA-AAB | 90–92 |
| ABB-BBB | 85–88 |
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Postgraduate entry requirements
Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Australia
Postgraduate Taught
| First Degree | 4-year Honours Degree from any Australian higher education institution or 3-year Bachelors Degree |
|---|---|
| First | Above 80% GPA 7.00/7.00 |
| 2:1 | 70–79% GPA 6.00/7.00 |
| 2:2 | 60–69% GPA 5.00/7.00 |
Postgraduate Research
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes such as PhD or MPhil will need to demonstrate experience of research methodologies, and will normally have completed a Masters degree equivalent with a thesis or dissertation.
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Specific English language requirements
Specific English language requirements for students from Australia
Students who have completed their education in Australia will be entitled to a language exemption in line with UKBA guidance, however, if their qualifications have been obtained in another country they will need to supply an evidence of their English Language ability. The integral English language component of the Australian high school exam may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to appropriate University approval.
Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
Shaliza, studying Law
"I picked Exeter as I wanted a university that had a great reputation internationally, embodied a sense of community, and would make my time away from my friends and family back home easier - because everyone knows time flies when you’re having fun!
I would absolutely recommend Exeter to my friends. The strong reputation of the university speaks for itself, and if they aren’t students, well, a trip to visit Exeter is well worth it for some afternoon cream tea!"
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27.
Our Exeter Excellence Scholarships, recognise outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
For September 2026, these merit-based scholarships are valued at:
- Undergraduate (Bachelors): £3,000 or £5,000 (recurring for each eligible year of study)
- Postgraduate Taught (Masters): £3000, £5,000 or £10,000.
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
Visit our immigration and visa support webpage
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