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University of Surrey
Welcome to the University of Surrey, a global community with over 153,000 alumni in 185 countries across the globe.
We’re based in the popular town of Guildford, recently voted the safest student town in England (CUG 2025), just 35 minutes from central London by train. Our beautiful, green campus is home to outstanding learning facilities in every faculty, plus a comprehensive range of student services, a wide choice of accommodation and dedicated support for international students, to help you make the most of university life.
Masters programmes
At Surrey, we want to shape the world for the better. If you’re considering postgraduate study, it’s likely you do too, with 94% of our postgraduate taught graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA).
The Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences offers a range of postgraduate courses, all of which can be personalised to your interests and goals. Part of the faculty is the dual-accredited Surrey Business School which offers an array of business programmes including the Surrey MBA, designed to excel your career and an attractive addition to any company!
Commitment to practice-based learning
The University of Surrey stands out for its commitment to exceptional teaching and practice-based learning. We have a huge range of professional-standard facilities, such as Bloomberg Terminals, the Human Insight Lab, Extended Reality Lab, and a courtroom. These provide an environment to put your skills and knowledge to the test.
You’ll learn from academics who are experts in their field and continuously contributing to modern day research. You’ll be learning about current topics which will prepare you for your future career.
Our goal is to provide a challenging and rewarding university experience that creates incredible memories and helps you achieve your ambitions, while building friendships and connections that will last a lifetime.
World-leading research
Our research seeks to answer global challenges, drive innovation and deliver real-world impact. We have more than 1,300 postgraduate researchers across 100+ different research centres and groups.
Surrey is home, among other facilities, to the world’s leading innovation centre for 5G/6G research, an internationally renowned clinical trials unit, and the STAR LAB for space robotics. We also have two pan-University institutes, taking multidisciplinary approaches to major societal issues: the Institute for People-Centred AI and the Institute for Sustainability.
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021, 41 per cent of our submitted research was rated as world leading and we are in the top 10 for the outputs of our business research.
Our rankings
Surrey is consistently ranked highly on both an international and UK based perspective, as our students and staff continue to excel in their work and studies, including:
Globally:
- Top 250 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
- Surrey ranks in world’s top 10 for six subjects in the 2025 Shanghai Global Subject Rankings including Hospitality and tourism, Sociology and Business Administration.
UK:
- 19th in the UK in the Complete University Guide League Table for 2026
- Voted 2nd in the UK for Best Career Prospects, WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025.
School specific accreditations:
- Our Surrey Business School is double-accredited, by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
- Ranked 95th in the world for business and economics (Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2025)
Student life - a great place to live and learn
Across our lovely, leafy campus, you’ll find a fabulous choice of places to eat, drink and hang out. As well as a selection of shops and cafes, there are also facilities like the MySurrey Nest, a modern, homely environment for you to rest and relax between lectures and study sessions.
There are more than 100 student societies – perfect to help you find a new hobby or pursue an existing passion with like-minded people. If you’re looking for an active lifestyle, the University of Surrey also has over 55 sports clubs to join based at the Surrey Sports Park on campus, which also hosts a 50m swimming pool 120-station gym and newly built, sector-leading padel centre.
The Students’ Union also organises unforgettable events and volunteering opportunities to ensure you have the best possible university experience.
Accommodation
With so much happening on campus, it’s easy to see why so many students want to live here. There are more than 5,750 study-bedrooms on campus, with choices to suit all budgets and requirements. As a postgraduate you’re guaranteed university accommodation as long as your application arrives on time, and your course fees deposit is also received by the deadline.
Student services for international students
International students have access to support from the University of Surrey from the moment they decide to apply until after they graduate. This includes:
- Online student portal – MySurrey allows students to access support and advice at any hour of the day. You can also see someone in person via the MySurrey Hive.
- Faith support – the university is a multi-faith and multi-cultural community, so you’ll find space and support whatever your faith.
- Study support – services here range from personal tutoring to booking study spaces, resources, and language support.
- Careers support – students can find help with jobs, work placements and more by using the resources available.
- Students’ Union – though many people know it best for its events and activities, the SU is also there to represent students and provide support with academic issues, accommodation and more.
We have a dedicated team available to help international students throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. If you are arriving from Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, both are less than 45 minutes from Guildford.
Financial support
You can find out the current fees for our taught courses online. We offer a number of merit-based and means-tested scholarships and bursaries.
Postgraduate webinars and open afternoons
To find out more about masters programmes at the University of Surrey, join us for one of our webinars or open days, where you can meet world-class academics and hear from our current students.
For MBA specific events, please find out how to book your place here.
Contact details
Admissions
University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
Telephone for enquiries: +44 (0)1483 682222 (between 10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm Mon-Fri)
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Departments
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- FABSS - Department of Music and Media
- FABSS - Department of Politics
- FABSS - Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences
- FABSS - Guildford School of Acting (GSA)
- FABSS - School of Economics
- FABSS - School of Law
- FABSS - School of Literature and Languages
- FABSS - Surrey Business School
- FEPS - Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- FEPS - School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- FEPS - School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
- FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- FHMS - School of Biosciences
- FHMS - School of Psychology
- FHMS - School of Veterinary Medicine
- Surrey Business School
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