A cathedral city in Devon, with River Exe flowing through the city, Exeter is home to approx. 127,300 people. University of Exeter being the largest employer in the city, it also attracts close to 24,500 university students every year from across the globe. Exeter has gained its reputation as the center for education, medicine, religion, commerce and culture in the UK.
As a large University town, Exeter has to offer its students a number of student accommodation options to choose from...
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A cathedral city in Devon, with River Exe flowing through the city, Exeter is home to approx. 127,300 people. University of Exeter being the largest employer in the city, it also attracts close to 24,500 university students every year from across the globe. Exeter has gained its reputation as the center for education, medicine, religion, commerce and culture in the UK.
As a large University town, Exeter has to offer its students a number of student accommodation options to choose from. Exeter student accommodations offer a good mix of luxury through its self-sufficient studios and state of the art facilities and a homely and comfortable environment through its ensuite rooms in larger apartments. The communal areas keep you connected with other students and give you plenty of room to socialize. The convenient location of the properties close to the University makes it easier for you to get to lectures on time.
How to Commute
With exemplary bus service through the city, getting around the city and travelling to the university campus becomes easy for students. If you’d also like to get some exercise while on the move, you may also cycle around with everything within reach by just a short cycle ride.
When planning to travel out of Exeter to explore the country, you can take into account the travel by Coach service for an affordable travel option or the travel by train accessible from one of the three railway stations in Exeter.
Exeter International Airport can also provide you easy connecting flights to Paris and Amsterdam.
Local Attractions
Having flown into Exeter from overseas, you will have plenty to explore in Exeter and understand the history of the city and that of England. Exeter Cathedral is a beautiful landmark and holds great history within its magnificent walls. For the same reason, Royal Albert Memorial Museum is a great attraction, offering insight into the city’s historic past, which will make you appreciate the culture of the city.
Things to Do
Located just off the Streatham Campus, The Imperial is a great bar to visit mid-week to beat the university blues, for some innovative and affordable drinks. It offers a go-to for students in Exeter.
At the end of the month, when begin to run low on the finances, visit the Adobe Restaurant, with a great selection of wine and wonderful food items on the menu, all easy on the pocket. Dinosaur café will allow you to work in peace with a cup of Turkish Coffee and Lebanese food on the platter. Being a student city, there are some great affordable restaurants in Exeter for students to visit.
The shopping centres and high street will certainly be able to meet all your shopping requirements, while you are away from home. At Princesshay Quay, you will find all high street brands, great cafes and restaurants, all under one roof. International students in Exeter will find Cathedral Quarter particularly interesting, as it is set alongside the 800 year old Cathedral with independent stores offering unique, affordable and unconventional things to take back home. This will be one of the best shopping places for students in Exeter.
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City Centre: 0.52 Miles 
