University of Exeter
Spend part of your summer in England studying at the historic and beautiful University of Exeter. This unique summer school program starts off in London, giving students the opportunity to tour London with other international students and academic faculty for a few days before traveling to the charming city of Exeter. Once on campus, you will be able explore southwestern England where you will be surrounded by exquisite beaches, spectacular countryside, and exciting culture.
The University of Exeter is known for offering world-class education and research in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Over the summer, they also have an engaging social program designed to help students meet and connect with others from all over the world.
Dates & Deadlines
Term: Summer 2024
App Deadline: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Program Dates: Tuesday, July 2 - Monday, July 29, 2024
Interesting in studying abroad in the summer of 2025? Please fill out the waitlist form below and the study abroad center will notify you when applications for future terms open:
Location
Located on the southwestern peninsula of England, Exeter is a small but vibrant city with over 2000 years of history. It is known for its culture, offering some of the top sporting events, festivals, eateries, and boutiques in England. In fact, Exeter is renowned as one of the foodie capitals of the South West. Surrounded by miles of beautiful countryside and being located near the coastline, there are plenty of adventures to be had in Exeter. As of the 2010 Census, the population was estimated at around 14,000. Popular attractions in Exeter include historic underground passages, their magnificent Cathedral, unique shops and boutiques in the West Quarter, and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Exeter is the perfect place to try a new activity, or relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.
The University of Exeter is offering a range of courses during their summer program to bring in students from all over the world to allow them the chance to learn from each other, as well as the faculty. Study abroad students coming to Exeter for the summer will choose one course to take from the list below. You must make sure your university approves your course selection and will transfer credit back to UNI. For more information on their summer course offerings, visit their website.
- Adapting Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Improve Access to Psychological Therapies
- British Culture
- Contract Law
- Healthcare Physiology
- How can STEM Support Sustainability?: The Sustainability Summer Programme
- Human Rights Law
- International Relations: Security, Conflict and Peace
- Preventative Medicine: Exercise and the Environment
- Project Management
- Rethinking Shakespeare: Beyond the Bard
- Victorian Decadants, Degenerates, Goths, and Global Citizens
Courses are taught through a range of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Many courses also offer field trips to relevant areas or guest speakers from outside the university.
Credit Equivalents/Grade Conversion:
Credits:
Uses ECTS credits
15 = 7.5 ECTS = 4 sem hrs
Grades:
Grades
70+ = A
65-69 = A-
61-64 = B+
58-60 = B
55-57 = B-
52-54 = C+
49-51 = C
45-48 = C-
40-44 = D
25-39 = D-
<38 = No transfer
Program Costs
Estimated Program Cost: $8233*
*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors
| Estimated Total Program Cost | $ 8233 |
| Estimated U-bill Charges | $ 5453 |
| Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs | $ 2780 |
Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI*
*per semester, estimated, will vary per person
| Tuition & Fees | $4,864 |
| Room & Board | $4,580 |
| Books | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $878 |
| Transportation | $320 |
| Total | $11,042 |
Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad
The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:
- Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
- If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.
- Must be over the age of 18 years old
- Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
- Must be in good standing with the university
- UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
- Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible.