University of Exeter
University of Exeter is number 160 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 72.3. It published about 19,291 research works in 2024 and 2025, which drew 109,260 citations in those years, and its h-index is 922.
Part of the 311 University Innovation Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
Economic statistics for United Kingdom in the 311 Nations Index.
Spin-out companies
University of Exeter has 26 spin-out companies reported to UK Research and Innovation, 11 of them founded since 2020: DIGITHERAPIX LTD, ANOTHER QUANTUM LTD, Authentisci Limited, Tribol Braking, MitoRx Therapeutics, Disconsortia, Encortec, Seaweed Generation, Allosterica Limited, Robotics For Good C.I.C., Digital Economy Foundation Cic, Smart Sense Metrics Limited and more.
Source: UKRI Gateway to Research. Counts only UKRI-funded spin-outs, so it is a minimum.
Other leading universities in United Kingdom
- University College London (#7)
- University of Oxford (#11)
- University of Cambridge (#12)
- Imperial College London (#13)
- University of Glasgow (#45)
- University of Birmingham (#56)
- University of Edinburgh (#57)
- King's College London (#60)
- University of Manchester (#66)
- Queen Mary University of London (#95)
- University of Liverpool (#129)
- Cardiff University (#137)
- Newcastle University (#142)
- University of Bristol (#146)
- University of Sheffield (#164)
Questions and answers
How innovative is University of Exeter?
University of Exeter is number 160 in the 311 University Innovation Index, with a score of 72.3.
How much research does University of Exeter publish?
University of Exeter published about 19,291 research works in 2024 and 2025.
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