University of Exeter
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About University of Exeter
According to Wikipedia, The University of Exeter is a public research university in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom. 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. These institutions later formed the University of Exeter after receiving its royal charter in 1955. In post-nominals, the University of Exeter is abbreviated as Exon. , and is the suffix given to honorary and academic degrees from the university.
What Is University of Exeter Known For?
University of Exeter is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Literature
- Communications
- Education
- Business
- Medical
- Political Science
- History
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Economics
- Sociology
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Exeter's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Exeter's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Exeter ranks #140 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Exeter ranks #262 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Exeter ranks #290 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Exeter ranks #384 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Exeter ranks #330 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Exeter ranks #348 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Exeter ranks #224 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Exeter ranks #327 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Exeter ranks #413 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Exeter ranks #213 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Exeter ranks #386 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Exeter ranks #420 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Exeter ranks #783 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Exeter ranks #514 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Exeter ranks #275 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Exeter ranks #451 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Exeter ranks #183 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Exeter ranks #514 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Exeter ranks #241 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Exeter ranks #547 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Exeter ranks #222 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Exeter ranks #380 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Exeter ranks #550 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
University of Exeter ranks #576 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are University of Exeter's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Exeter's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Sociology, and Religious Studies. Here are some of University of Exeter's most famous alumni:
- J. K. Rowling
- A British author and philanthropist .
- Stanley Donwood
- A British artist.
- Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
- A Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates.
- Andrew D. Hamilton
- A Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
- Noel Sharkey
- A British computer scientist and Robot Wars judge.
- Tim Montgomerie
- A British political activist, blogger, and columnist.
- Thom Yorke
- An English musician and singer for Radiohead.
- Neil Woodford
- A British fund manager.
- Bernard Leach
- A British potter.
- Paul Ernest
- A British-American mathematician.
- Carol Shields
- An American/Canadian author.
- Robert Shearman
- A British writer.
Who Are University of Exeter's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Exeter's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Literature, Sociology, and Religious Studies. Here are some of University of Exeter's most famous faculty:
- Steve Reicher
- A British psychologist.
- Francesca Stavrakopoulou
- A Biblical scholar.
- Nick Srnicek
- A Canadian writer and academic.
- Tim Whitmarsh
- A British classical scholar .
- Mark D. Griffiths
- A British psychologist.
- Sabina Leonelli
- A Researcher.
- Doug Stokes
- A British academic.
- Bob Lambert
- A British police officer.
- Gilles Chabrier
- A French astronomer.
- Chris Turney
- A British and Australian researcher.
- Richard Toye
- A Historian.
- Morwenna Ludlow
- A Professor of theology and religion.
