The University of Exeter is a public, research-intensive Russell Group university, founded by royal charter in 1955—though it traces its origins back to institutions established in the mid-19th century in Exeter (Devon) and Cornwall.. Spread across four campuses—Streatham (main Exeter site), St Luke’s (Exeter), and Penryn and Truro (Cornwall)—the university is firmly rooted in the South West of England, offering a campus-based experience in a scenic, secure environment