Exeter — the main town of the English county of Devonshire which is considered one of the best English counties. The population of the city makes more than 111000 people. The city is located in the beautiful district in 15 minutes from the southern coast that causes soft climatic conditions of the city. The main sight of the city — the big magnificent cathedral constructed in the 12th century of 124 m, with two towers 50 meters high with the best-known body in England. In the 18th century Exeter was the considerable industrial manufacturing town and even the main center of a woolen manufactory, now it accepts character of the commercial city more and more, keeping the unique atmosphere of the British culture. Exeter is considered one of the safest cities of England with a high standard of living. The road to London will take 2 – 2.5 hours by train. In the city there is an airport.
University
According to a rating of “The Good University Guide 2007” the university takes the 28th place among universities in Great Britain. Takes the 3rd place in regularly conducted survey of the international students on satisfaction level. One of the most popular British universities. Filing of applications — 9 people into place. The university received the status in 1955. Now at university 13500 students, from them — the international students are trained 1700.
At university the wide range of disciplines in the following colleges is studied:
School of Business and Economics,
School of Engineering, Computing Science and Mathematics,
School of Bioscience,
School of Education,
School of Law,
School of Health and Sports Science,
School of Humanities and Social Science.
The university gives to students an opportunity to pass 1 year of training from the 4-year program in one of the European countries. (The school on economy wins first place in a student’s rating.) At university the introduction program for first-year students is carried out. The university has three campuses: two — in Exeter and one in Kornuele.
By results of the last government inspection of faculties of 98% of objects received good and excellent marks. 92% of graduates of university after the termination get a job within 6 months.
The sports union of university takes the 12th place among the British higher educational institutions. Actively cooperates with high schools. Students go to school for work with school students.
4000 rooms for accommodation of students. Different types of accommodation: rooms with all conveniences and with partial conveniences.
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