Welcome to the University of Surrey! We’re a global community of over 17,500 students, including over 3,800 international students from more than 135 countries.
We’re based in the south-east of England, in the popular market town of Guildford, just 34 minutes from central London by train. Our beautiful, safe, green campus is home to outstanding learning facilities in every faculty. With a comprehensive range of student services, a wide choice of accommodation and dedicated support for international students, you’ll be able to make the most of university life.
Our focus on high-quality teaching and excellent student experiences helped us achieve our 15th position in the National Student Survey for student satisfaction in 2025. Most of our programmes offer a professional training year, with over 2,000 placement partners and opportunities for you to enrich your student life with travel and study abroad.
Guildford is a welcoming and student-friendly town nestled in the Surrey countryside, just 34 minutes from London. Known for its rich history, green spaces and vibrant high street, it offers a perfect mix of urban convenience and natural beauty. The town is home to the University of Surrey and has a strong student community. With excellent transport links, a lively cultural scene, and easy access to both the capital and the coast, Guildford is a great place to live and study.
Surrey continues to climb the league tables, most recently being placed 262nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026, 219th in the THE World University Rankings 2026, 19th in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 23rd in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
You can expect to thrive in a dynamic academic community. We were proud to be shortlisted University of the Year by The Times Higher Education Awards 2024.
Students who have applied with Global Study UK have chosen a range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include:
Business Management
Financial Mathematics
Computer Science
Biomedical Science
Civil Engineering
International Business Management
Civil Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
International students at the University of Surrey receive support from the moment they apply through to graduation.
This includes access to MySurrey, the 24/7 student portal, and in-person help at the MySurrey Hive.
Students benefit from free, tailored English language support, multi-faith resources, and a range of academic services like personal tutoring and study spaces.
Careers guidance is also available, along with assistance from the Students’ Union on everything from accommodation to academic issues.
A dedicated team helps with course selection, visa applications, and preparing for life at Surrey.
The entry requirements for each course may vary. If you would like some assistance to find the right university for you then click here and register today. Our expert counsellors will help match your qualifications and preferences to the best university to suit your personal needs.
You can also find the university’s course entry requirement by clicking here.
