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Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- Safe and caring campus. Our accommodation was included in the Student Crown Best Student Accommodation Awards 2018.
- Outstanding student experience. We were ranked top 10 in The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018.
- 93% of our graduates are in employment after six months (HESA 2016).
PhD Programmes
Social Sciences (3)
- Ph.D. Clinical PsychologyFaculty of Psychology
- Ph.D. Health PsychologyFaculty of Psychology
- Ph.D. PsychologyFaculty of Psychology
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Ph.D. Computer ScienceFaculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Medicine & Health (1)
- Ph.D. Health PsychologyFaculty of Psychology
About
History
The University of Surrey was established on 9 September 1966 with the grant of its Royal Charter, but its roots go back to a late nineteenth-century concern to provide greater access to further and higher education for the poorer inhabitants of London.
Education
The University of Surrey is structured into three faculties; The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science (FEPS) and The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FHMS).
Research
We will enhance our research excellence and scale to be recognised internationally as a leading research university. Research is at the heart of our mission to create new knowledge and innovate for the benefit of society. Our overarching objective is to achieve research activities that are internationally-leading, contribute economic and social benefits, and support our ambitions in teaching and learning..
Career
Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reveal that 95.6 per cent of Surrey’s 2015 graduates were in work (or further education) six months after they graduated.
On average, our graduate employment rate over the past five years is 95 per cent.
Professional Training placementsSurrey is highly unusual in offering Professional Training placement opportunities to almost all of its undergraduates, regardless of their degree subject. Over the past five years, more than 2,300 partner organisations have worked with us to give our students valuable work placements in the UK and abroad.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
248 16
2018
264 -3
2017
261
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
251
2018
251
2017
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
301
2017
301 100
2016
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
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2018
409 5
2017
414
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Services Centre can help if you need information, advice and guidance, or support regarding general non-academic enquiries. Think of us as a ‘first-stop shop’ - we have friendly staff trained to deal with a wide range of enquiries and provide key information and help on many University services.
If we can’t answer your question, we'll contact colleagues to get the answer or direct you elsewhere if needs be. Current students can access a range of personal information and update certain data through the student records self service portal.
For international students we provide support for:
- Visas and immigration process
- International travel queries
- Specialist welfare concerns
Housing services
- The University of Surrey's Accommodation Office will help you find the right place to live, on or off campus, at an affordable rent, throughout your time at the University of Surrey
- We have more than 5,000 rooms of various types to suit all budgets. All our courts, as we call the halls of residence at Surrey, are self-catering with shared kitchen facilities, except for the studio flats (band F) at Manor Park
- More than 50 per cent of rooms have en-suite shower and toilet facilities
- All first-year students living on campus are allocated a Student Life Mentor who are on hand to provide support, help and advice
- Our accommodation was included in the Student Crown Best Student Accommodation Awards 2018
Library services
We’ve invested £16 million in the Library over the past five years to create a state-of-the-art learning environment. Within the Library is SPLASH, the dedicated learning development team who provide guidance on your academic work via group-based learning workshops, one-to-one appointments and drop-ins, and online tutorials.
ICT services
As a student at Surrey you will find that IT will play a big part in your time at the University. Whether you are using one of the 900+ PCs in the Open Access PC rooms, connecting to the wireless network or working from home using off-campus secure web access, IT Services will always provide you with efficient and innovative IT solutions.
Medical services
The Centre for Wellbeing provides support when personal issues are impacting on your ability to study and cope at University. We offer advice as well as therapeutic and practical support to help you cope and manage your studies. We have an NHS Medical Practice on site and the Royal Surrey County Hospital is located very close to the university.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Surrey, is based in the charming town of Guildford and on a beautiful lakeside campus, it is set among countryside just outside London.
A vibrant, safe space in which to live and learn, our friendly campus community encourages a real sense of belonging. With over 120 nationalities all playing a role in University life, you will discover a lively, dynamic atmosphere that enriches the student experience.
Our campus is easily accessible by road and rail, just a short walk from Guildford train station and well served by local buses. Once you’re here, you can reach everything on foot.
Sports facilities
- Surrey Sports Park is one of Europe’s leading sports venues and the home of Team Surrey.
- Our fantastic University of Surrey owned facility has seen millions of visitors through its doors since opening in 2010, providing world-class sports facilities, activities and events to University students, staff, elite teams, athletes and the local community.
- Whether you’re a complete beginner or an established player, you’ll be welcomed into our friendly sporting community.
- University of Surrey students benefit from discounted membership of Surrey Sports Park, giving access to a huge range of facilities, classes and activities, as well the opportunity to join sports clubs and represent Team Surrey.
Student clubs
The University of Surrey Students' Union is not-for-profit charity, independent from the University that represents all University of Surrey students on a local and national level.
Accreditation
Many of our degree programmes are accredited by professional, statutory and regulatory bodies.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
