University of Surrey: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

University of Surrey Ranking

The university is ranked as the 32nd highest-ranked university globally by the Times. Further, the Guardian ranks them at 57th on the same parameters. However, the university was enlisted as top of employability in the good university guide 2022.

Address

The complete address is Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2, United Kingdom.

Infrastructure

The university has a designated campus in Guildford, United Kingdom. The university has different campuses that focus on providing quality education to the students. These campuses are as follows:

• Battersea Polytechnic Institute
• Guildford Building Campus
• Surrey Research Park
• Manor Park Campus
• Surrey International Institute-DUFE
• Guildford School of Acting
• 5G/6G Innovation Center

The research on renewable energy, satellite surveillance, smart gadgets, new ways of living in the digital age, and understanding sleep and circadian rhythms, on the other hand, provides new possibilities to modify the global lifestyle and have an effect on humanity's future. 

The Language of instruction is English. 

Academics

The admission cycle starts from the dawn of summer, around April, and lasts till around August of the same year. So, the whole process finishes till then. 

The University of Surrey admission process differs from course to course; mostly, the student would only be required to file an appropriate application to seek admission. In some courses, there may be external interviews. 

University of Surrey Admission Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:2 UK honors degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
• Relevant work experience is regarded. (for only specific fields)
• Minimum GCSE (or similar) levels in English Language, Mathematics, and science are required before admission in certain situations.
• University's English Language Proficiency Requirement as defined by the Student Marketing, Recruitment, and Admissions Committee must be demonstrated by the applicants.
• An official English language exam must be taken within two years of the course's commencement date. 
• Successful completion of the University of Surrey's suitable Pre-sessional English Language program, providing it is done promptly before the main degree program or with special approval.
• According to a University cooperation agreement, successful completion of an English Language assessment at the required level.
• The English language requirements vary according to the course chosen. For instance, in the case of corporate environmental management, it is a 6.5 overall score in IELTS Academic with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

University of Surrey Acceptance Rates

Admission to the University of Surrey is a cakewalk for deserving candidates who meet all requirements. The University of Surrey's acceptance rate stands at 65 per cent, suggesting moderately selective admission criteria. Around 16,000 students attend the University of Surrey, with international students accounting for 33% of the total enrolment.

Credit Hours

Modules are Surrey's term for courses or study units. Most modules are for 15 Surrey credits (7.5 ECTS) (equivalent to 3 USA credits). Exchange students are required to attend Surrey full-time. A full-time workload consists of 60 Surrey credits or 30 ECTS credits every semester or four courses. You can only take four modules at a time. In exceptional circumstances, a student may be required to study a distance learning module from their home institution. At the same time, at Surrey, the university will be limited to three Surrey modules.

Popular Courses

Some of the popular courses offered at Surrey are Law, Computer science, and Biochemical engineering. 

Top Programs, UG, Masters, MBA, PhD. 

For undergraduate courses, the typical entry criteria is a 65-85 percent aggregate in the prior academic program. If you want to apply to a graduate program at the institution, you'll need a 50-70 per cent in a comparable UK honours degree. 

The University of Surrey offers a variety of courses ranging from engineering, sciences, management, economics etc. Students interested in pursuing an MBA at the University of Surrey should know that their applications will be forwarded to the MBA office for consideration. Those who satisfy all of the requirements will be asked to meet with the MBA Director or MBA Development Officer for an interview.

Some of the top listed courses at the University of Surrey include:

Top UG programs at the University of Surrey

BSc (Hons) in  Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) in Business Management (Business Analytics)

BEng (Hons) in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Technology

BSc (Hons) in Economics

BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality and Tourism Management

 

Top PG programs at the University of Surrey

MSc in Biomedical Sciences

MEng in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

MSc in Business Analytics

MSc in Corporate Environmental Management

MSc in Data Science

MA in Film, Animation and Digital Arts

MSc in Human Resources Management MSc in International Hotel Management

MSc in International Business Management

MSc in Information Security

MSc in International Tourism Management

 

Top PhD programs at the University of Surrey

PhD in Pschology

PhD in Biosciences and Medicine

PhD in Physics

PhD in Sociology

PhD in Engineering materials

PhD in Health Psychology

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Veterinary medicine and science

 

College Calendar

The initial semester of the college starts around September and the year-end around June the next year. The university functions in terms of semesters. 

Induction week for new students

19 September 2022 to 23 September 2022

Semester 1

26 September 2022 to 27 January 2023

Winter vacation

12 December 2022 to 30 December 2022

Vacation

30 January 2023 to 3 February 2023

Semester 2

6 February 2023 to 9 June 2023

Spring vacation

3 April 2023 to 21 April 2023

Summer vacation

12 June 2023 to 15 September 2023

 

Extracurriculars & Diversity

Around one-third of the university’s populous is made up of immigrants. Thus, the university has cultivated a suitable environment for international students. 

Student organizations/activities – Debating society, moot court society, Rowing club.

Career/Professional 

The university has close ties with most major industries working towards a more sustainable future. One of the major names the university is connected to is CVSSP. 

Work Opportunities During The Course

Internship opportunities at prestigious offices are available around the UK. In addition, international organizations with headquarters in Europe accept students from the university.

Work Opportunities After The Course 

The university has more than 2300 work partners, including IBM, Airbus, and HP.

Career Support

The university has career fairs twice a year, and the university provides numerous workshops to its students throughout the year. 

Alumni

Some of the notable alumni are - Alison Palin, Hotel and Catering Management BSc (1984), Mohan Maheswaran, Electronic & Electrical Engineering BSc (1985)

Financial

The average University of Surrey fee is GBP19,700 (INR 19.77 Lakh) for overseas students, while the fee for UK students is around GBP 9,500 (INR 9.53 Lakh). The cost of living in the UK is about GBP 900 to GBP 1,200 (INR 90336 - INR 1.20 Lakh), depending on where you are residing.

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