University of Exeter

The University of Exeter, high on a hill overlooking the River Exe and gazing out to sea, used to have a reputation for attracting rich kids who didn't make it into Oxbridge, it’s slightly more mixed these days but only slightly... more detail The Uni has 31 departments, all of which pull their weight and have reputations to prove it. Its library sports a number of intriguing special collections... more on academic Exeter itself has a wide range of shops, cafés and some middle of the road but half-decent clubs. On campus the Student Guild boasts a complex of different bars, cafes and restaurants serving the complete range from champagne to chicken and chips. The Great Hall is one of the biggest venues in the South West and attracts top acts in a range of genres... more on entertainment The Exeter Students’ Guild has a lot to offer budding media types and enjoys a comfy relationship with the Uni... more on the SG Sporty types do well here with generous scholarships and swish facilities easing the pain of sit-ups and bench presses... more on sports Halls are expensive, there is a range but no one gets more than they pay for...more on housing All buildings have disabled access, but despite their helpful attitude, staff can’t level the hills – it’s a bumpy campus... more on welfare

Woohoo: Good views, green fields and clean air.
Boohoo: Built on a hill that hates wheelchairs.

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