The University of Exeter has retained its position in the top 15 of the latest influential league ranking, released today (Tuesday, May 14th 2024).
Exeter is ranking in 14th place – up one position -in the Complete University Guide’s league table 2025. The University has also been ranked 2nd in the South West region.
The league table is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, academic services spend, spending on student facilities, continuation, student-staff ratio, graduate prospects – outcomes, and graduate prospects – on track.
In total, 130 institutions from across the UK feature in the league table.
The Complete University Guide also reveals that, nationally, nearly 80% of graduates have successfully transitioned into graduate-level or professional roles, or are pursuing postgraduate education – underlining the exceptional calibre of education provided by UK universities
Professor Amanda Chetwynd, Chair of the Complete University Guide Advisory Board, said: “The competitive landscape within the top 20 underscores the exceptional standards upheld by UK universities.”

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