Study Abroad and Exchange Students
Studying in a new country is a big decision to make, and we understand how important it is to have somewhere to call 'home' during your time with us. Our student residences have their own distinctive character and offer you a safe, secure environment to live and study in.
As you start your Study Abroad or Exchange journey, whether you're coming to Exeter for a full year or one semester, we look forward to welcoming you to the University.
The International Student Support website has lots of information to help with your university journey, including applying to study at the University, arranging visas, travelling to Exeter and settling in.
Why choose to apply through us?
- Meet other students and get involved with student life
- All-inclusive rents - no extra bills to pay
- Convenient location close to lectures and the city centre
- Safe and secure
- Residence Life Team there to help you settle in and provide advice
- Wifi in all rooms
- Maintenance service
Full Year Students
If you're coming for the full year starting in September, you will qualify for our accommodation guarantee and you will be able to apply for accommodation along with other home and international undergraduate students.
- Take a look at our Undergraduate Guide to Accommodation for an overview of living at Exeter.
- Use the Undergraduate table to compare information about our accommodation, including rent prices and room types.
Short term Study Abroad and International Exchange students for academic year 2025-26
- If you are joining us as part of a Study Abroad and International Exchange* programme for one semester, you will be able to apply for our small number of rooms in short-term accommodation.
- The date that you will be able to apply from depends on whether you are joining us in Semester 1 or Semester 2 - take a look at the When to Apply section below for help.
- We have a limited number of rooms available and applications will be dealt with in date order of us receiving the applications.
*Due to the limited number of bedspaces available for semester students, we are currently only able to accept accommodation applications from students studying for their first semester programme. Students who decide to return to complete a further semester programme will need to secure private accommodation in the city.
When to apply
- You are unable to apply for your accommodation until your Study Abroad and International Exchange application has been processed by the Global Opportunities Inbound Team and you have been issued with your University of Exeter Student ID number.
- Once you have accepted your offer, you have entered a legally binding contract and you will need to make the pay for the entire length of your accommodation contract as detailed below.
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Applications open |
Contract start date |
Contract end date |
Contract length |
Contract total |
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Semester One |
Monday 7 April 2025 (from 09:00am) |
Sunday 14 September 2025 |
Saturday 10 January 2026 |
17 weeks |
£3,254.44 |
- When applying, please ensure you select the appropriate application form, which will be: 'Semester 1 St Abr/Exchange'
*Please note if you have exams on the same day as your contract end date, you will need to vacate your room by 10:00am on that day and you will be responsible for making appropriate storage arrangements for your belongings.
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Applications open |
Contract start date |
Contract end date |
Contract length |
Contract total |
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Semester Two |
Monday 3 November 2025 |
Sunday 11 January 2026* |
Saturday 20 June 2026 |
23 weeks |
£4,412.80 |
- When applying, please ensure you select the appropriate application form, which will be: 'Semester 2 St Abr/Exchange'
*Students joining us for the second semester should be aware that the earliest move in date is Sunday 11 January 2026 and that we’re not able to accommodate early arrivals.
