University of Exeter
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1955
Overview
The University of Exeter is a public research university in the West Country of England, with its main campus in Exeter, Devon. Its predecessor institutions, St Luke's College, Exeter School of Science, Exeter School of Art, and the Camborne School of Mines were established in 1838, 1855, 1863, and 1888 respectively.
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People who studied here
- J. K. Rowling (opens in a new tab)English author (born 1965)
- Abdullah Gül (opens in a new tab)11th President of Turkey (born 1950)
- Thom Yorke (opens in a new tab)English musician and singer for Radiohead
- Ameenah Gurib-Fakim (opens in a new tab)scientist and president of Mauritius
- Vanessa Kirby (opens in a new tab)British actress (born 1987)
- Stephen Dillane (opens in a new tab)British actor
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