University of Surrey , Surrey, UK

The prestigious University of Surrey is situated in the English town of Guildford. The Battersea Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1891, and this public research university was created in 1966 after being granted a royal charter. This institution began concentrating on science and technology in 1920, and in 1956 it was given the name "College of Advanced Technology." It was renamed Battersea College of Technology the next year. The college was decided to relocate to Guildford in 1962. The Robbins Report made the suggestion that Battersea College should grow and become a legitimate university in 1963.

The institution celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2016, the same year that The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 awarded it the University of the Year. There are two campuses for the university—one in Stag Hill and one in Manor Park. The Manor Park campus was created with the space limitations at their primary Stag Hill site in mind. The School of Veterinary Medicine, Surrey Sports Park, and student housing are all located on the Manor Park campus. In addition, the university's Surrey Research Park, which opened in 1985, is home to over 100 businesses and almost 2500 workers. Three faculties make up the University of Surrey, which is divided into 22 schools and departments. The three faculties are the faculties of engineering and physical sciences, the faculties of health and medical sciences, and the faculties of arts and social sciences. In order to assist the faculties, the university has also established two related departments (the department of higher education and the department of technology-enhanced learning). The institution founded Surrey International Institute-DUFE (SII-DUFE) in China in 2006 in partnership with the Dongbei University of Finance and Economics.

In order to serve a wider range of students, the institution provides undergraduate and graduate programmes in a variety of subject areas. Additionally, it provides research courses in a variety of subjects, including as physics, chemistry, creative writing, clinical psychology, computer science, economics, and English literature. The institution offers scholarships and bursaries specifically for its international students. The institution offers short courses and continuous professional development that students can enrol in on their own. The University of Surrey provides career opportunities in a variety of fields, such as technical and experimental work, teaching, professional and operational services, and research.

University of Surrey Ranking

• 32nd in the Times University Guide 2022
• 57th in the Guardian University Guide 2022
• 305th in the QS World University Rankings 2023

Highlights from the University of Surrey’s REF 2021 results include: 

• Rated in the top 20 for the quality of research output
• 6th for research power – the quality and scale of the University’s health research 
• 15th for research power – the quality and scale of the University’s engineering research 
• 10th for the quality and 6th for the real-world impact of our economics research.

University of Surrey Tuition Fees

University of Surrey Entry Requirements

University of Surrey Application Process

For the majority of undergraduate programmes at the University of Surrey (Medicine or Dentistry - October 15), applications must be submitted by June 30; for the majority of postgraduate programmes, they must be submitted by July 20. The deadlines for PG admissions may change depending on the programmes.

Application Portal: The University Application Portal is used for postgraduate applications, while UCAS is used for undergraduate applications.

Application Fees: For an undergraduate application, UCAS charges 25 GBP, although practically all programmes are free for postgraduate applicants. Some postgraduate programmes charge a fee for applications.

Entry Requirements Undergraduate: completed standard XII with at least a 50 percent overall or greater depending on the course through the ICSE/CBSE, West Bengal board, or any reputable state exam board.

Entry Requirements Postgraduate:

• For a course that requires a UK 2:1, the applicant must achieve at least 60% or 65%.
• For a course that requires a UK 2:2, the applicant must achieve at least 55% or 60%.
• For a course that requires a UK first-class to be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must achieve at least 65% or 70%.
• The foundational programme (for undergraduates) and pre-masters preparation programme (for master's courses) are open to those who do not meet the prerequisites. After the programme is over, students can move on to their chosen course.

Supporting Documents for admissions -

• Original certificates
• Official Transcripts
• References
• Personal Letter
• Program-specific requirements
• English Language Test
• A personal statement (for PG non-research courses)
• A research proposal (for PG research courses only)
• To study in the UK, you'll need immigration documentation like a passport and bank statements.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS is not a prerequisite for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course at the University of Surrey.
• The school accepts 70% of students who receive an English score of 80 or higher on their 12th board test from the majority of Indian state boards and ISC/CBSE.

University of Surrey Financial Aid

• International students have access to a wide range of funding options at the University of Surrey. Among the scholarships offered to students are:
  • Women in leadership scholarship with varying amounts.
  • Surrey MBA Scholarship 2020 covering between 10 – 50% of the total tuition fee.
  • Surrey International Masters Scholarship 2020 amounting to a tuition fee discount of 2,500 GBP on the first-year fees.
• Scholarships to study in UK with varying worth available include:
  • Chevening Scholarship
  • Aviva Scholarship
  • Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
  • Fulbright Scholarship
  • Saïd Foundation Scholarship Program
  • BUDI Scholarship (Indonesia)