University of Surrey Guide: Reviews, Rankings, Fees and More
Summary of University
- Type of campus: Town campus
- Student population: : 14,746 students, 31.22% international students (2022/2023)
- Tuition Fees: £17,900-£23,100 per year
- 2023 UK Ranking: 18th (Complete University Guide 2023), 22nd (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
- 2023 Global Ranking: 122nd (Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2022) and 132nd (QS World University Rankings of 2022).
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University of Surrey Overview
According to the Complete University Guide 2023, the University of Surrey tops the UK league tables in two subjects: Information Technology Systems; and Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage Studies. The university’s courses in Food Science and Paramedic Science are ranked second in the country for the respective subjects. Meanwhile, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine were ranked among the top three in the UK in its respective subject league tables. Particularly in Hospitality and leisure management courses, the university is the best in the UK and the 14th in the world according to QS World University Subject Rankings of 2022.
Most Surrey graduates work in the Healthcare, Education, Finance, Computing and Veterinary industries in various roles related to nursing, sales and marketing, engineering, finance, and IT. According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), 95% of graduates from the university are in work or further education within 15 months after graduation. Meanwhile, for international students, the number of working or studying graduates post-graduation is at 93%. As for income, the average salary for Surrey graduates is £28,516, which is above the national median of £24,291.
Over the years, the University of Surrey has educated approximately 120,000 graduates from over 170 countries, many of whom are from Malaysia. At the time of publication, there are more than 70 Malaysian students currently studying in the university. Some famous alumni from Surrey include:
- Dzulkefly Ahmad – Member of the Parliament of Malaysia
- Arief Yahya – Indonesian Cabinet Minister
- Kay Swinburne (MBA) – Conservative Member of the European Parliament
- Sara Arber (PhD, 1991) – President of the British Sociological Association
- Wahid Omar (BSc) – Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
University of Surrey Courses and Programmes
The University of Surrey offers five types of courses to best cater to all studying needs:
- A three-year degree,
- A four-year degree with a professional training placement year to garner first-hand experience of working in one’s chosen industry,
- An integrated masters degree course which is a shorter pathway to a masters degree,
- A three-year degree combined with a foundation year which offers a direct pathway to university,
- An international foundation year which is tailored for international students to prepare them for undergraduate studies .
Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons)
Computer science is one of the University of Surrey’s top programmes, ranking first in the UK for the subject in the Complete University Guide 2023. The high teaching standards in this programme has led to it being ranked third in the UK in the National Student Survey 2022 which is a measure of student satisfaction rates. Students of this course will learn a combination of computing, business, and technical knowledge related to business consultancy.
There are many reasons to choose this course at the University of Surrey. Their computer science programmes offer well-crafted courses in its areas of research, such as cyber security, distributed systems, machine learning and AI, and computational neuroscience. The course content are also relevant and up-to-date with topics such as AI, the Internet of Things, machine learning, cryptography, distributed systems, blockchain, and more. Students can also gain valuable work experience from external research projects funded by industry and government, industry-sponsored hackathons, and many other prestigious competitions. Surrey also has an excellent career support service that extends three years post-graduation.
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
This is among the best courses in tourism, transport, travel and heritage studies in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2023. It has consistently placed among the top five universities in four other reputable university rankings: Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 (1st in the UK, 2nd in the world), QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2022 (1st in the UK, 14th in the world), The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 (4th in the UK) and the Guardian University Guide 2023 (5th in the UK).
There are a few reasons why this course is the best choice for tourism students – it offers training placements in both international and domestic destinations including the Lakeside Restaurant and Coffee Shop on campus, and the school has many industrial connections that includes companies outside of the UK.
The course content has been designed such that it prepares students well for the hospitality industry, yet imparts highly transferable skills for use in virtually any field. Some graduates enter the workforce in operational management roles, while others have ventured into marketing, human resources, and IT in various industries. Some alumni have built successful multimillion-pound companies such as Caper & Berry, Grazing, Planet Hollywood, and TRI Hospitality Consulting.
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
This hands-on clinical curriculum is ranked 2nd by the Complete University Guide 2023 and 4th by the Guardian University Guide 2023 in the UK. Surrey’s Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences has a fully-equipped Clinical Simulation Centre which has an ambulance bay and a working ambulance for preparing students to respond to real trauma scenarios. Students of this course also get plenty of clinical placement opportunities domestically and internationally. They will also have exclusive access to the university’s independent clinical learning room to practise all the necessary techniques for the job. Lecturers for this programme are healthcare professionals with experience with the NHS. This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so graduates can work as paramedics upon graduation.
The Graduate Outcomes survey of 2021 by HESA found that 100% of this course’s graduates found a job or continued studying after graduation. The NHS is the largest employer of paramedics in the UK and Surrey’s alumni work in NHS trusts throughout the UK.
University of Surrey Entry Requirements
Students with a Malaysian qualification will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. Suitably qualified applicants can be considered for Year 2 entry.
The table below shows grade equivalencies for Malaysia.
|
UK requirement (A-level) |
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) equivalent |
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A*AA |
A, A-, A- |
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AAA |
A-, A-, A- |
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AAB |
A-, A-, B+ |
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ABB |
A-, B+, B+ |
|
BBB |
B+, B+, B+ |
|
BBC |
B-, B-, C+ |
|
BCC |
B-, B-, C+ |
|
CCC |
B-, C+, C+ |
|
UK requirement (A-level) |
Matrikulasi equivalent |
Diploma equivalent (considered on a case-by-case basis) |
|
A*AA |
CGPA 3.75 |
CGPA 3.30 |
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AAA |
CGPA 3.67 |
CGPA 3.20 |
|
AAB |
CGPA 3.50 |
CGPA 3.10 |
|
ABB |
CGPA 3.40 |
CGPA 3.00 |
|
BBB |
CGPA 3.30 |
CGPA 2.90 |
|
BBC |
CGPA 3.30 |
CGPA 2.90 |
|
BCC |
CGPA 3.20 |
CGPA 2.80 |
|
CCC |
CGPA 3.10 |
CGPA 2.70 |
|
UK requirement (A-level) |
Unified Examination Certificate |
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AAB |
B3 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) |
|
ABB |
B3 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) |
|
BBB |
B4 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) |
|
BBC |
B4 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) |
|
BCC |
B5 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) |
|
CCC |
B5 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay) |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
|
UK subject requirement (A-level) |
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) equivalent |
|
Grade A |
A- |
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Grade B |
B+ |
|
UK subject requirement (A-level) |
Matrikulasi equivalent |
|
Grade A |
3.67 |
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Grade B |
3.33 |
|
UK subject requirement (A-level) |
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) |
|
Grade A |
A2 |
|
Grade B |
B4 |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
English: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), 1119 Advanced English C.
Mathematics: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Mathematics C.
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
University of Surrey Entry Deadline
In the UK, all university applications (including those submitted by international students like you) go through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, more commonly known as UCAS.
Most undergraduate courses will share the same deadline of 31 January of every year. Some courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Sciences and universities such as Oxford and Cambridge have an earlier deadline of 16 October in the year before admission.
For more information about key dates and other UCAS deadlines, take a look at our article UCAS Deadlines 2024.
University of Surrey Ranking
- Ranked 18th among the best UK universities according to the Complete University Guide 2023.
- Ranked 30th domestically according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022 by Shanghai Ranking.
- Ranked 22nd according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
- Ranked 24th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2023.
- Ranked 246th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and 305th in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
- Awarded University of the Year for Graduate Employment in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
- Ranked in the 10th position for highly skilled employment for UK-domiciled graduates in the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022.
- Got the best University Careers Service according to the National University Employability Awards 2022.
Ranked ninth in the National Student Survey 2022 with an overall satisfaction score of 84.25 out of 100.
University of Surrey Fees
The following fees are for international undergraduate students for the 2023/24 academic year. International students must note that the annual fees will increase by four per cent (rounded up to the nearest £100) for each year of study. Some of the new programmes will not show up here. Please check the university website for the full list.
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Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Acting (GSA) BA (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Actor Musician (GSA) BA (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Applied & Contemporary Theatre (GSA) BA (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)/MSci) |
£23,100 |
|
Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Business Economics BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
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Business Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Business Management (Entrepreneurship) BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Business Management (Human Resource Management) BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Business Management (Marketing) BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Business Management and French BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Business Management and Spanish BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Chemistry BSc (Hons) and MChem |
£22,100 |
|
Chemistry with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) and MChem |
£22,100 |
|
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£22,100 |
|
Computer and Internet Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Computer Science BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Creative Music Technology BMus (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Criminology BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Economics BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Electronic Engineering with Space Systems BEng (Hons) and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
English Literature BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
English Literature with Creative Writing BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
English Literature and French BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
English Literature with Film Studies BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
English Literature with German BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
English Literature with Politics BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
English Literature with Sociology BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Film and Video Production Technology BSc (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Film Production and Broadcast Engineering BEng (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Film Production and Broadcast Technology BEng (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
International Business Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
International Event Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
International Relations BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
International Tourism Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
International Tourism Management with Transport BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Law LLB (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Law (Law and Technology Pathway) LLB (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Law (Philosophy, Politics and Law Pathway) LLB (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Law with International Relations LLB (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Mathematics BSc (Hons) and MMath (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Mathematics with Music BSc (Hons) |
£19,700 |
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Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)/MMath and MPhys (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) and MMath (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Mechanical Engineering BEng and MEng |
£23,100 |
|
Media and Communication BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons) and MChem |
£22,100 |
|
Microbiology BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Midwifery Studies with RM BSc (Hons) |
N/A |
|
Modern Languages (French and Spanish) BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Modern Languages (French with German) BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Modern Languages (Spanish with German) BA (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Music BMus (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BMus (Hons)/BSc (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Musical Theatre (GSA) BA (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Nursing Studies (all BSc programmes – Adult, Child, Mental Health) BSc (Hons) |
N/A |
|
Nutrition BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Nutrition and Dietetics BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) |
N/A |
|
Physics BSc (Hons) and MPhys(Hons) |
£22,100 |
|
Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) and MPhys(Hons) |
£22,100 |
|
Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics BSc (Hons) and MPhys(Hons) |
£22,100 |
|
Physics with Quantum Technologies BSc (Hons) and MPhys(Hons) |
£22,100 |
|
Politics BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Politics and Economics BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Professional International Hotel Management BSc (Hons) |
£19,100 |
|
Psychology BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Public Affairs MPA |
£17,900 |
|
Sociology BSc (Hons) |
£17,900 |
|
Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Theatre Production (GSA) BA (Hons) |
£19,700 |
|
Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons) |
£23,100 |
|
Veterinary Medicine & Science BVMSci |
£35,500 |
University of Surrey Accommodation
The University of Surrey offers nine types of accommodation and more than 6,000 rooms for all budgets and requirements. All residence halls are self-catered with shared kitchen facilities, except for the studio flats and Band F at Manor Park. All rooms are fully furnished and all kitchens are equipped with necessary kitchenware. While most flats are mixed-gender, there are single-sex flats as well. Students who live in resident halls away from campus will get subsidised bus passes and exclusive parking spaces.
University of Surrey Reviews
Names may be changed to protect anonymity
Juhi Chatlani Daswani – Business Management BSc (Hons) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My reasons for coming to Surrey are endless. I would rank the diversity of the entire community as my top reason. (There is a wide range) of modules you can choose to study – allowing you to truly personalise your degree. (…). (Besides that,) having 140+ clubs and societies was a big sign of diversity in my view.
The idea of being around different people (including both students and staff) from all around the globe is what makes Surrey attractive. Not to mention the astonishing campus, with its abundant greenery and lovely lakeside area.”
Yasmine Fofana – International Tourism Development MSc ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The excellent reputation of Surrey’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management motivated me to apply to the MSc International Tourism Development course (now called MSc International Tourism Management). Moreover, at the time of my application, the School was ranked number one in the UK by both the Guardian University Guide 2017 and the Complete University Guide 2017. In addition, the University had been the first to have received the prestigious Tourism Society Award as a recognition of its sustained commitment to excellence in the tourism industry. I am a Chevening Scholar, and I wanted to study at the very best University in my field and here I am!
I enjoy learning from my lecturers, as well as the interaction and interesting discussions that take place in the classrooms. Some of my lecturers are top researchers and experts in their fields. They are helpful and always available for further guidance.”
Gloria Trasatti – Interpreting MA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Before deciding to come to the University of Surrey, I had a look at the website and the programme. I used Surrey’s virtual campus tour to have an overview of all the facilities that the University has.
The academic staff encourage and support you, and the University facilities are always open. The programme is well organised. Not only does it focus on practical skills, such as simultaneous and consecutive (interpretation), but also (taught) interpreting theory.
Students can practise in booths, and rooms provided with TVs, video conference and remote interpreting tools in the Library; they give you all you need.”
Mutale Chewe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Coming to university is a bit of a scary prospect, particularly as an international student. However, Surrey creates an optimal environment for everyone to thrive in – regardless of where you come from.”
University of Surrey Facilities
Surrey Research Park
The Surrey Research Park is a large research park developed by the university in 1985. It is designed to facilitate the growing needs of shared workspaces, university spin-outs, start-ups, SMEs, and multinational companies. Currently, more than one hundred companies are based in this park, with over 2,500 staff focused on research and development. Much of the research conducted here is done in collaboration with University of Surrey’s various departments.
The Clinical Simulation Centre
Built for the university’s healthcare students, this is an immersive learning environment with two large wards, an operating theatre, a community flat, and an ambulance bay with a working ambulance. The equipment here is industry-standard, identical to those used by the NHS. There is a virtual environment with actors for students to practise their clinical skills in realistic scenarios.
Surrey Sports Park
Located in Manor Park, this £36 million sporting facility is one of Europe’s leading sports venues and serves as the training base for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is an accredited site for Sport England’s Talented Athlete Support Scheme and Swim England’s Performance Centre. It supports the most diverse range of sports, dance and group fitness classes of any UK university. The sports park offers great facilities including: a 50-metre swimming pool, 120-station gym, three artificial pitches, a climbing centre, eight floodlight tennis courts, six glass-backed squash courts, three arenas (sports hall) hosting 12 badminton courts and outdoor grass pitches. The park is home to three professional sports clubs: Harlequins RFC, Surrey Storm, and Surrey Scorchers. Athletic students may opt for the Dual Career Programme to best achieve their academic and sporting potentials, and there are sports scholarships of up to £2,000.
Ivy Arts Centre
This £4.5 million building is equipped with a 200-seat theatre, a 50-seat studio space, instrumental practice rooms, dance studios, and rehearsal rooms. The arts centre is always bustling as it regularly hosts events and performances such as musicals (Annie Jr., Slaves of the Kingdom, The Mystery of Edwin Drood), orchestras, comedy sketches (Rannel Theatre Company), and more.
The university also offers a diverse range of drama, performing arts, live music, and visual arts events across its campuses.
University of Surrey Student Activities and Clubs
There isn’t a dull moment at the University of Surrey, with more than 130 societies and 44 sports clubs for students to participate in. Students can also opt to volunteer, such as with the university by helping out at events or by coaching a sports team. There is a wide range of community-led events such as One World Week, an annual celebration of culture, heritage, and traditions on campus, and Varsity, an annual sports competition between Team Surrey and Royal Holloway.
University of Surrey Contact
Official website: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/
Phone: +44 (0)1483 689467
Address: Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH
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