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University of Exeter（埃克塞特大学）entry requirements for Chinese students (2026) — minimum average mark, university list tiers and programme extras

For 2026 entry, University of Exeter（埃克塞特大学）maps a UK 2:1 to a Chinese weighted average of 75%, with a possible reduction of up to 3 points. A UK 2:2 maps to 70%, with a possible reduction of up to 2 points. The 2026 policy summary lists the programmes that require 2:1; programmes outside that list are stated as 2:2 requirements. For university-specific tier lists, GMAT, portfolio, interview, or study-mode restrictions not detailed in this summary, check the university's own pages, which take precedence.

What is the minimum average mark for 2026 entry?

UK degree class Chinese weighted average Flexible reduction
2:1 75% Up to 3 points lower
2:2 70% Up to 2 points lower

The guidance describes the reduction as a maximum flexibility, not an automatic lower offer.

Which programmes require 2:1?

The 2026 policy summary states that the following programmes require a UK 2:1. Programmes not on this list are stated as 2:2 requirements.

Department of Computer Science - MSc Advanced Computer Science - MSc Advanced Computer Science with Business - MSc Advanced Data Science - MSc Cyber Security Analytics - MSc Computer Science - MSc Data Science - MSc Generative Artificial Intelligence - MSc Human Centred Artificial Intelligence

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences - MSc Marine and Coastal Sustainability - MSc Sustainable Development - MSc Energy Policy - MSc Exploration and Mining Geology

Department of Ecology and Conservation - MSc Conservation and Biodiversity - MSc Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology - MSc Marine Environmental Management - MSc Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation

Department of Geography - MSc Geographical Information Science - MSc Global Sustainability Solutions

Department of Mathematics - MSc Mathematics - MSc Biomedical Data and Artificial Intelligence - MSc Statistics - MSc Weather and Climate Science

Department of Physics and Astronomy - MSc Physics

Business School - MSc Business Analytics - MSc Business and AI - MSc Management - MSc Sports Management - MSc Economics - MSc Economics: Behavioural Insights - MSc Economics: Development Economics - MSc Finance

School of Education - MSc Psychology (Conversion)

How do university list tiers work?

The 2026 entry guidance does not name Chinese universities or place them into tiers. It maps UK degree classes to Chinese weighted averages. It also does not list which Chinese institutions fall into any tier. For any university-specific list or tier rule, check the university's own pages, which take precedence. Do not assume a named university sits in a tier unless the university states it.

What language score is required?

The 2026 guidance says language requirements for business, arts, and most engineering programmes are adjusted to IELTS overall 6.5, with no component below 5.5. At the time of the notice, the official website and individual course pages had not yet been updated. The notice says the update will be communicated when available. Always check the programme page for the final requirement.

Are GMAT, portfolio, or interview requirements listed?

The 2026 entry guidance does not state GMAT, portfolio, or interview requirements. Those are programme-specific extras. Check the individual programme page on the university's website; the university's own pages take precedence.

Which study modes are not accepted?

The 2026 entry guidance does not list study modes that are not accepted. Check the university's own pages, which take precedence.

What about 2026 scholarships?

The university says it will continue multiple scholarship combinations. Individual scholarship amounts are in three bands: 3,000, 5,000, or 10,000 GBP. Specific application conditions, selection rules, and opening times are not yet confirmed in the guidance. Check the university's own pages for final details.

Where to verify each figure

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