University of Surrey
University of Surrey
University of Surrey is ranked among the top 250 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
The University of Surrey is home to a global community of more than 17,500 students, including over 3,800 international students from 135+ countries.
Located in Guildford, just 34 minutes from central London by train, the university offers a beautiful, safe, and green campus with excellent learning facilities across all faculties. Students also benefit from a wide range of support services, accommodation options, and dedicated guidance for international students.
The University of Surrey is consistently ranked highly in UK university league tables and is especially recognised for its strengths in Hospitality, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Business.
Students who successfully complete the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) at University Foundation College (UFC) in Qatar benefit from guaranteed progression to bachelor’s degree programmes at the University of Surrey (subject to meeting the entry requirements), providing a pathway to globally recognised qualifications and rewarding career opportunities.
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Life at the University of Surrey
The University of Surrey offers a vibrant student experience on its beautiful green campus, with a wide range of cafés, shops, and social spaces to relax and connect with others.
Students can choose from more than 160 clubs and societies, providing opportunities to discover new interests, develop existing passions, and meet like-minded people. For those interested in sport and fitness, Surrey Sports Park offers excellent facilities, including a 50m swimming pool, a 120-station gym, sports clubs, and a modern 10-court padel centre.
The Students’ Union also hosts a variety of events and volunteering opportunities, helping students enjoy a memorable and engaging university experience.
Located just a 10-minute walk from Guildford station, the campus provides excellent transport connections, with trains reaching central London in just 34 minutes and direct services available to Gatwick Airport.
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The University of Surrey is recognised for its focus on high-quality teaching, practical learning, and career preparation. This approach is reflected in its strong graduate outcomes, with 94% of graduates in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating. This increases to 97% for graduates who completed a placement during their studies (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA).
Students learn from experienced academics who are active researchers, exploring important global challenges and bringing current industry knowledge into the classroom to help prepare students for their future careers.
The university offers a wide range of professional-standard facilities, including advanced laboratories, workshops, studios, a fully operational pilot process plant, wind tunnels, flight simulators, a courtroom, and a Clinical Simulation Centre. These facilities provide hands-on learning opportunities where students can develop practical skills in real-world environments.
Students also receive dedicated support from Surrey’s award-winning Employability and Careers team, helping them build essential skills and prepare for successful career opportunities.
Located in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Guildford offers the perfect balance between peaceful surroundings and easy access to London. Just a short journey from the capital, this historic riverside town combines modern facilities with natural beauty.
Students can explore Guildford’s charming cobbled high street, home to more than 240 retailers, enjoy its vibrant cultural scene with cinemas, theatres, and art galleries, or relax in its parks and historic attractions. The town also offers a wide range of restaurants and cafés, creating an ideal environment to live, study, and experience student life in England.
The University of Surrey provides a wide range of student support services designed to help students throughout their academic journey and beyond. These include:
- MySurrey Student Portal: Provides 24/7 access to support, advice, and essential resources. Students can also receive in-person guidance through the MySurrey Hive.
- English Language Support: Free English language support tailored to students’ academic needs and areas of study.
- Faith Support: As a diverse, multi-faith and multicultural community, Surrey provides dedicated spaces and support for students of all backgrounds.
- Study Support: Students can access services including personal tutoring, study spaces, academic resources, and language support.
- Careers Support: Dedicated guidance to help students explore job opportunities, work placements, and develop their career skills.
- Students’ Union (SU): Offers events, activities, representation, and support with academic matters, accommodation, and student wellbeing.
The University also has a dedicated international support team to guide students through every stage of their journey, from choosing the right course and completing applications to visa guidance and preparing for life at Surrey.
With a vibrant campus environment and a welcoming student community, it is easy to see why many students choose to live on campus at the University of Surrey. The university offers more than 5,750 rooms, with accommodation options designed to suit different budgets and needs. Students can also enjoy peace of mind with 24-hour campus security available throughout the year.
Students at the University of Surrey benefit from excellent facilities designed to support collaborative learning, advanced research, and independent study. Across its departments, the university offers specialist laboratories, studios, modern classrooms, lecture theatres, simulation facilities, and media suites.
The Library and Learning Centre is open seven days a week, with additional dedicated spaces such as MySurreyNest, where students can study, relax, and connect with others.
Surrey is home to world-class research facilities, including a leading innovation centre for 5G/6G research, an internationally recognised clinical trials unit, and the STAR LAB for space robotics. The university also hosts three major research institutes: the Institute for People-Centred AI, Surrey Space Institute, and the Institute for Sustainability, focusing on solutions to global challenges.
In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, the University of Surrey was ranked 33rd in the UK for overall research quality, with 41% of submitted research recognised as world-leading.
Surrey Sports Park provides world-class facilities and a welcoming community for students of all fitness levels. It is also home to University of Surrey sports teams that train and compete at a high level.
Students can enjoy a wide variety of activities, including indoor climbing, cycling, football, padel, basketball, swimming, yoga, Pilates, and other group fitness sessions.
As a University of Surrey student, you can benefit from exclusive discounted membership and take part in more than 40 different sports clubs.
The University of Surrey Students’ Union offers over 160 clubs and societies covering sport, culture, faith, academics, arts, performance, and special interests. From football, rowing, and business societies to activities such as crochet, baking, anime, and cultural groups, students have many opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and connect with others beyond the classroom.
The University of Surrey is committed to sustainability, creating an environment where students can contribute to meaningful climate action and positive global change. Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the university integrates sustainability across campus life, teaching, research, and operations.
Surrey’s approach ensures sustainability is an active part of the university experience. The university is working towards becoming a net zero carbon and zero waste institution, while reducing water consumption, supporting biodiversity, and promoting responsible purchasing practices to create a greener and healthier campus community.
Students and staff are encouraged to take part in sustainability initiatives such as Green Impact, LEAF, and the Sustainability Mark, providing opportunities to contribute to practical environmental solutions.
Surrey’s commitment to addressing global challenges is further supported by the Institute for Sustainability, where research focuses on climate change and building a more sustainable future. The university’s sustainability efforts have received global recognition, with Surrey ranked in the top 10% worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2024–2025).
RANKING
Ranked as one of the Top 250 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027)
Ranked 15th out of 122 UK universities for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS)
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