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Permits for students at Exeter University

Think Before You Bring a Car

In line with University of Exeter travel guidance, please consider greener travel options before bringing a car.

You should only bring a vehicle if:

  • It’s essential for your course
  • You need it for a regular work placement
  • You have a medical need for daily use

Parking Responsibilities

  • Do not bring a car if it will rarely be used or you cannot park it at your address
  • Be considerate of residents who rely on parking daily
  • Always park safely and responsibly

Do not bring a car if it will rarely be used or you cannot park it at your address

Be considerate of residents who rely on accessible parking places on a daily basis.

Always park safely and responsibly

Where Permits Are Not Available

  • Student halls
  • New or redeveloped properties

These locations are not included in nearby on-street resident parking schemes.

Shared Housing (Private Rentals / HMOs)

  • If permits are available, you and your housemates must decide who uses them
  • Permit allocations cannot be increased based on a persons need to have a permit

Applying for a Student Permit

  • Apply through the MiPermit Devon portal online (see below)
  • Set your start date from when you move in (usually September)

Your permit will:

  • End automatically on 31 July
  • Include an automatic refund for unused full months after August

🗓️ Student permits are available to buy between August and May. If you are remaining at a property address for more than the academic year then buy a resident permit for the address which will be valid for 12 months from the date you choose to start it from.

Important Warning

  • You must live at the address you apply for and be able to provide proof of that when applying
  • It is an offence to get a permit for an address where you do not live
  • Permits are not transferable

❗ Any permit issued incorrectly will be:

  • Cancelled
  • Not refunded

Cancelling Your Permit

If you leave university:

  • You can cancel at any time via your MiPermit account online.
  • You’ll receive a refund for unused full calendar months remaining or unused visitor hours

If your zone receives a paper permit, or you choose to buy or use visitor scratchcards, these are non-refundable.