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What's on at Exeter University today
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 — updated daily
Today’s Exeter Student Update
Excitement is building as Arrivals Weekend approaches from 11 to 13 September, welcoming new students to Exeter. Clearing is underway, and confirmed students are securing their housing for the year ahead.
UCAS Phase: Post-Clearing Settling
Check UCAS Hub for your place status. Current accommodation listings show the options available for the relevant academic year.
Student accommodation areas in Exeter
Compare Exeter neighbourhoods based on your campus, budget, household needs, and preferred transport options.
Near Streatham Campus
Pennsylvania Road, St James, and Heavitree are among the areas students can consider for Streatham Campus. Check the route from each property address for a journey estimate that reflects your destination and travel method.
Streatham-area properties →Near St Luke's Campus
St Davids, Heavitree Road, and Mount Pleasant are among the areas students can consider for St Luke's Campus. Check each property address against your teaching location and transport needs.
St Luke's-area properties →Bills Included Houses
Use each current listing to check whether its advertised rent includes utilities or broadband, and compare the tenancy terms before applying.
Bills-included properties →Large Group Houses (5–9 bed)
Search current listings by bedroom count to compare whole-house options for groups of 5 to 9.
Search by bedroom count →Key dates for University of Exeter students in 2026
Letting calendar
Student properties can be advertised at different points in the year.
Use the academic-year filter and current listing status to check live availability.
Compare the address, rent, tenancy terms, bedroom count, and bills information for each listing.
UCAS key moments
29 January: Equal Consideration Deadline — submit before this date for equal chance.
March–April: University decisions arrive. Track on UCAS Hub.
9 May: Deadline to reply to your offers. Confirm firm and insurance choices.
August: A-level results and Clearing. Check UCAS Hub for your application status.
Frequently asked questions — Exeter University students
When should I start looking for student accommodation in Exeter?
There is no single required month to begin. Start when your household, budget, campus, and academic year are known, and use current listings to check live availability.
Which Exeter areas can University of Exeter students consider?
Pennsylvania Road and St James are options for Streatham Campus. Heavitree Road and Mount Pleasant are options between the campuses, while St Davids and the city centre provide different locations. Compare each property address against your own campus route, budget, and transport needs.
How much does student accommodation cost in Exeter?
For the current 2027/28 recorded pricing, based on 14 homes, rent-only prices range from £195 to £225 per person per week. Across 14 homes with both options recorded, bills included costs an average of £30 more per person per week.
What is BUCS Wednesday at Exeter University?
BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Wednesdays are when university teams compete in inter-university sport. Check the University of Exeter and BUCS fixture listings for current teams, dates, and venues.
Does Exeter University have two campuses?
Yes. Streatham Campus is in the north of the city. St Luke's Campus is on Heavitree Road and hosts the Medical School, Sport and Health Sciences, and Education. Check the university's current campus information for your course location.
Gillams Properties is an Exeter letting agency established in 2007. Use the current listings to compare advertised houses, flats, and studios.
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