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University of Surrey

Guildford

  • Location: Town

About us

You can expect more than a degree at Surrey. You can expect the time of your life. We are a global community of ideas and people. You’ll enjoy the friendly atmosphere throughout our beautiful, vibrant and green campus. Experience exceptional and innovative teaching designed to empower our students and give them a competitive edge.

We focus on your career from your first day; you can expect significant support to boost your employability. Surrey means success. The editor of The Times Good University Guide explains:

“In an increasingly competitive graduate jobs market, a degree from the University of Surrey opens doors.” Alastair McCall.

University of Surrey - Expect more

You are right to expect more from university life. Our focus on high-quality teaching and excellent student experiences helped us break into the top 10 in the National Student Survey for student satisfaction in 2022. As university of the year for graduate employment we have over 2,300 placement partners and opportunities for you to travel and study abroad.

What makes us different

Expect a rich university experience and award-winning employability. Expect an amazing campus, with great food, lively bars, music, theatre and rolling parkland. London, with its cultural and career opportunities, is half an hour by train from the station next to your campus.

Here are just some of the opportunities that make our graduates so famously employable:

Award winning work placements as part of your degree - on any course. Placements accelerate your career and boost your CV.

Real industry experience on Surrey’s award-winning Professional Training programme. It is one of the largest in the world, with over 2,300 providers in the UK and overseas.

Study and work abroad, both during your degree at the University of Surrey and as a recent graduate.

These experiences enhance your employability, add a distinctive element to your CV, and help you network at an international level.

Course locations

Surrey Research Park

Surrey Research Centre, Technology Centre, 40 Occam Rd, Guildford, GU2 7YG

Main Site

Guildford, GU2 7XH

Kate Granger Building (Surrey Research Park)

30 Priestley Road, Guildford, GU2 7YH

Stag Hill

Stag Hill, Guildford, GU2 7XH