Exeter University's continuing to see a year on year rise in student applications.
They were up 9% this year - and 10% the year before.
Large numbers of would-be students have been trying to get places through the clearing system after A-level results came out yesterday.
But director of education and student experience, Ian Blenkharn, says most of them will be disappointed because of the hugs demand for places.
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