Exeter one of UK's top haunted universities

With many British universities dating back hundreds of years, it’s unsurprising to find that some possess a fabled history of supernatural links.

Many have purported connections to the spirit world, including Exeter which has been named the sixth most haunted in the UK according to research by The Knowledge Academy.

They looked at:

The number of cemeteries and gravestones
The number of listed buildings within two miles of each university campus
The count of paranormal reports within a two-mile radius

From this, the researchers were able to calculate an average score out of ten to reveal the most haunted universities in the UK.

Their report said: "Exeter finds itself surrounded by centuries of paranormal activity. With 59 reported supernatural encounters and over 13,000 memorials spread across 46 nearby cemeteries, it's no wonder this prestigious university ranked number six on our list with a haunting score of 7.85.

"From ghostly apparitions roaming the gothic architecture of Reed Hall to disembodied voices echoing through the ageing corridors of Northcote House, Exeter has no shortage of spine-chilling stories.

"And with more than 600 listed buildings in close proximity to campus, students frequently report unexplained phenomena disrupting their studies."

The University of Liverpool and University of Bath are in joint first position as the UK’s most haunted university.

You can read the full report here.