BE MORE THAN YOUR DEGREE.
Exeter University Officers' Training Corps (EUOTC) is a unique society where students from all walks of life thrive, having exciting and rewarding experiences and make friends for life. As a member of EUOTC you will have amazing adventures and develop transferable skills. You can do all of this alongside your studies, with the added bonus of being paid!
Based in Wyvern Barracks, not far from Exeter City Centre, we are an Army Reserve unit that recruits exclusively from university students across Exeter, Plymouth and sometimes further afield.
We're affiliated to University of Exeter, Plymouth University, Plymouth Marjon University, Exeter and Plymouth City Colleges (University-level courses only).
You are under no obligation to join the Regular Army or Army Reserves after your time with the UOTC finishes.
Exeter UOTC is now open and excepting expressions of interest - please see link below
We are now open for anyone interested in joining Exeter UOTC for the 24/25 academic year to submit an Expressions of Interest. Please note, we don't fully start recruiting process until August or September but an early submission will allow the staff to engage early and start the process.
Please be aware that there are often more applicants than places. Anyone wishing to join us will be subject to the British Army's entry criteria and medical standards, please read the next section with the link to eligibility.
If you're currently a scholar who's looking to come to Exeter, Plymouth or Falmouth next year, please email us as soon as you're aware of your place.
Please direct any recruitment enquiries to the following email address, [email protected]
For anything else please use the address at the bottom of the page.
A STUDENT LIFE LESS ORDINARY
The Exeter University Officers' Training Corps (EUOTC) offers a unique experience to university students looking to challenge and develop themselves, make life-long friends and get paid.
Training takes place in Exeter on a Wednesday evening during term time and at other locations over the south west on weekends. Once a year we conduct a two week training period.
You will receive internationally recognised Military and leadership training along with the opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of sports and adventurous training activities. The training is designed to fit around your academic commitments, and you are under no obligation to join the Regular Army or Army Reserves.
EUOTC were lucky enough to go to Gibraltar on Exercise Barbary Warrior this year - see the video clip at the bottom of the page to see some of what they got up to.
If you are interested in joining us, click the link below to find out if you are eligible to join.
SPORTS AND ADVENTUROUS TRAINING
Exeter UOTC fields competitive teams in many disciplines such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Football and much more. As an Officer Cadet you will be supported to try new sports and even compete at the highest levels in your chosen field.
Adventurous Training features strongly throughout the UOTC year and enables Officer Cadets to test and stretch their limits. You can train in anything from kayaking in the UK to skiing the Alps, rock climbing in Bavaria and everything in between.
To find out more, simply click the link below!
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We also have a fantastic social calendar, from glittering regimental dinners and cocktail parties to casual fancy dress events, Exeter UOTC has everything you need to enhance and complement your time at university.
Simply click the link below, we will contact you with more information on how to start the application process.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE BURSARY
After experiencing the camaraderie and wealth of opportunity that being part of the UOTC brings, you might decide a career in the Army is for you.
There are a number of Army Officer bursaries available to support you through university, helping you to reach your full potential.
You could be eligible for a bursary of up to £25,000 or £75,000 if you are a medical student.
Click below to find out more!