Need some budgeting guidance? While everyone’s spending habits are different, the following tables give a good idea of the average term-time living costs for a first year in University accommodation.
The University website also has useful tips and resources to help you throughout your degree.
To work out a rough breakdown of living costs per month tailored specifically to your circumstances, check out the Which? Student budget calculator.
Student A – living in catered accommodation in Exeter
| Accommodation | Average £260 per week for 32 weeks* | £8,180 |
| Books and equipment | £300 | |
| Food – lunches, coffees, etc | Approx £20 per week for 32 weeks | £640 |
| Clubs and societies | £300 | |
| Clothing | £250 | |
| TV license | £169.50 | |
| Travel home | £200 | |
| Toiletries and hair | £150 | |
| Phone and internet | Approx. £27 per month for 8 months | £216 |
| Social life | Approx. £35 per week for 32 weeks | £1,120 |
| House deposit for next year | £400 | |
| TOTAL | £11,926 |
Student B – living in self-catered accommodation in Exeter
These are term-time costs for 32 weeks only but include rent for 40 weeks – generally, rent is payable for 40-44 weeks of the year in self-catered accommodation.
| Accommodation | Average £185 per week for 40 weeks* | £7,396 |
| Books and equipment | £300 | |
| Food – all food | Approx £35 per week for 32 weeks | £1,120 |
| Clubs and societies | £300 | |
| Clothing | £250 | |
| TV license | £169.50 | |
| Travel home | £200 | |
| Toiletries and hair | £150 | |
| Phone and internet | Approx. £27 per month for 8 months | £216 |
| Social life | Approx. £35 per week for 32 weeks | £1,120 |
| House deposit for next year | £400 | |
| TOTAL | £11,622 |
*Accommodation figures are based on data for the 2024/25 academic year.
Payment dates
Accommodation Fees are due at the beginning of the academic year in full, or in the following instalments:
| Payments | 2024/25 |
| Term one | 11 November 2024 |
| Term two | 20 January 2025 |
| Term three | 12 May 2025 |
These normally line up with Student loan dates. You’re welcome to pay in full but there is no discount for this.
If you have any issues with paying your accommodation fees or have any financial queries, contact the Finance team directly on 0300 555 0444 (UK) or+441392 724724 (International), you can also email them via SID@exeter.ac.uk.
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