The University of Surrey is a campus university located in the town of Guildford in the southeast of England. The University has great connections to London, just 35 minutes away by train. Named ‘University of the Year’ for 2016 in the Times & Sunday Times University Guide, there are around 16,000 students from over 140 different countries.There are three faculties within the University: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences all offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.The Manor Park site, is located just 20 minutes’ walk away and is home to more student accommodation, the School of Veterinary Medicine and the £36m Surrey Sports Park.Surrey was recognised as an ‘outstanding’ institution when it received a prestigious Gold award in the first ever Teaching Excellence Framework, which is testament to the passion for inspiring students and preparing them for a bright future. The University produces highly employable graduates, with its courses designed to give the necessary skills and experience to excel in the working world. We prepare students for the world of work and the majority of our students take up a Professional Training placement as a part of their undergraduate degree.
Ranking
- 39th in the Times University Guide 2021
- 54th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
- 272nd in the QS World University Rankings 2022
Following the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 78% of the University’s research outputs were ranked either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. Surrey ranked in the top quartile of all UK universities for Biomedical Sciences, Electronic Engineering and Hospitality and Tourism and in the top 20 for Economics and Sociology.
- Former name: Battersea Polytechnic Institute (1891–1956)
- Battersea: College of Technology (1956–1966)
- Type: Public research university
- Established: 1966; 55 years ago (gained university status)
- Chancellor: The Duke of Kent[2]
- Vice-Chancellor: Gaoqing Max Lu[3]
- Location: Guildford, England
- Campus: Stag Hill, Manor Park