About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a research-intensive campus university in Guildford famed for employability-focused degrees, aerospace engineering, hospitality and nursing, plus a large placement year scheme.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 17,600 total students
- • 6,400 international students
- • 160 student societies
Location
- • Located in Guildford
- • Plate Glass university
- • Established 1891
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
Hospitality and Tourism ManagementAeronautical EngineeringPsychologyBusiness AnalyticsNursing
Student-Staff Ratio
16 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
School of Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Psychology, Biosciences and Medicine
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Law, Guildford School of Acting, Music and Media, Politics
Surrey Business School
Entrepreneurship, Analytics, Tourism and Events, Marketing
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers ABB-BBB; Engineering requires AAB including Mathematics.
Alternatives: IB 32 with 5 in HL Maths, Gaokao 75% overall with 80% Maths for STEM, BTEC D*DD for selected programmes
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Interview for Nursing and Midwifery • MMI for Medicine pathway programmes • Audition for performance degrees
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: 2:1 honours or 2:2 with relevant experience; MBA requires 3 years' work experience
GPA: 3
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Personal statement • Academic reference • Research proposal for PhD applicants
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £17,000
- Postgraduate: £18,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,800
- Food: £2,200
- Transport: £600
- Entertainment: £1,000
- Other: £900
- Total: £12,500
Scholarships
Surrey International Excellence Scholarship
Merit£5,000 fee reduction for high-achieving international undergraduates.
Value: £5,000 (Tuition-only)
International fee payer • Predicted ABB/IB 32 or equivalent • Firmly accept Surrey offer
Deadline: 2025-04-30
Vice-Chancellor's Studentship Award
ResearchCovers full PhD fees plus stipend for strategic research areas such as space engineering and artificial intelligence.
Value: £19,237 (Fees+Stipend)
First-class honours or master's distinction • Research proposal aligned to Surrey's research themes • Interview selection
Deadline: 2025-01-12
Campus & Facilities
Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7XH
Wooded hillside campus overlooking Guildford Cathedral featuring teaching labs, student residences, concert halls and the Surrey Sports Park nearby.
Size: 650 acres
Facilities
Academic
5G/6G Innovation Centre, Surrey Space Centre, Clinical Simulation Suite
Student Life
Surrey Sports Park Olympic-sized pool, Lake-side event venues, The Snug wellbeing hub
Libraries
Surrey Library and Learning Centre
24/7 library with silent, collaborative and maker spaces plus 1.2 million digital items.
24/7 during semesters
Sports Facilities
Surrey Sports Park
Olympic-legacy facility with 50m pool, 200-station gym, arena, and outdoor pitches hosting professional teams
Fitness Studios
Dedicated studios for yoga, spinning, martial arts, and group fitness classes
Tennis and Squash Centre
Indoor and outdoor courts with coaching programmes and equipment hire
Student Services
Centre for Wellbeing
Counselling, mental health support, disability services, and 24/7 wellbeing helpline
wellbeing@surrey.ac.uk
Global Student Support
Immigration advice, visa workshops, and pre-arrival orientation webinars
international@surrey.ac.uk
MySurrey Hive
One-stop student hub for academic support, IT services, and accommodation queries
hive@surrey.ac.uk
Accommodation
Stag Hill Courts
On-campusCentral ensuite rooms in cathedral view blocks
Cost: £180 - £210 (per week)
Ensuite bathroom • Shared kitchen • High-speed Wi-Fi
Distance: On campus
Contract: 39 weeks
Manor Park Residences
On-campusModern flats next to Surrey Sports Park popular with postgraduates
Cost: £205 - £245 (per week)
Double beds • Shared social hub • Bike storage
Distance: 12-minute walk
Contract: 50 weeks
Rank room types in the Surrey accommodation portal after firm acceptance; deposits due within 7 days of offer.
Dedicated accommodation mentors meet students at Heathrow coach drop-off and provide tenancy advice.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 160
Teams: 50
Cultural Activities
- Welcome Festival — Every September
- International Society events — Monthly
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@surrey.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1483 682002
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
118
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 85%
Further study: 11%
Unemployed: 3%
Average Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
AirbusPwCNHSHiltonMcLaren
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London Heathrow Airport
27 miles • 45 minutes via RailAir coach
Public Transport
- Train: Guildford station offers 35-minute trains to London Waterloo every 15 minutes. • £14 off-peak student return
- Bus: Stagecoach Unibus U1 shuttles connect Stag Hill, Manor Park and town. • £2 per single with student app
Local Area
Guildford is a safe cathedral town with cobbled streets, a performing arts scene and fast rail links to London.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Guildford Castle, Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, G Live Theatre
Shopping: Friary Centre, North Street Market, White Lion Walk
Entertainment: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Skyline cinema, Surrey Sports Park events
Additional Information
Accreditation
AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, IET, RCN
Partnerships
- Industry: Surrey Satellite Technology Limited — Spin-out based on campus offering placements and CubeSat projects.
- Clinical: NHS Foundation Trust — Joint nursing, midwifery and physician associate training using hospital placements.
Research Highlights
- 6G Innovation — The 5G/6G Innovation Centre leads testbeds for next-generation wireless standards adopted by ETSI. (2023)
- Space Debris Mitigation — Surrey Space Centre developed RemoveDEBRIS technologies for in-orbit servicing. (2022)
Notable Alumni
- Jim Al-Khalili — Physicist and BBC broadcaster, Professor of Physics (1986)
- Jeremy Kyle — Broadcaster and journalist (1983)
Metadata
Source: University prospectus 2024, HESA Graduate Outcomes, UCAS entry profiles
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: international@surrey.ac.uk