Where exceptional teaching and global recognition lead to career success.

Join a top 20 UK university (Complete University Guide 2026) ranked 262nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026). With strong student satisfaction and graduate outcomes driven by award-winning career support, Surrey opens doors internationally.

IDP Education offers free guidance on your study abroad journey to the University of Surrey.

IDP is a global leader in international education. We’ve been in the industry for over 50 years and know the best ways to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad. Our range of services and experienced staff ensure that your international future is bright.

15th in the UK for overall student satisfaction

Top 20 in the UK

262nd globally

Complete University Guide 2026

QS World University Rankings 2026

National Student Survey 2025

International Scholarships Available

Study in Guildford

Voted England’s safest university town in 2025

Including the £5,000 International Excellence Award

Study at Surrey – Just 35 Minutes from London!

Receive the support you need to start your University of Surrey journey with confidence:

• Get tailored advice on courses, entry requirements and the student experience.
• Stay informed about 2026 application timelines and deadlines.
• Explore scholarships that could help fund your studies.
• Get a clear picture of typical costs – international students usually spend around USD $40,000–$50,000 per year on tuition, accommodation and living expenses.

It’s free and designed to ease the application process. Book your consultation with an IDP expert today!

POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Start your masters journey today at a safe, green campus university, under 35 minutes from Central London by train. Discover top-ranked masters programmes and the opportunity to learn in professional-quality facilities designed in partnership with industry.

SURREY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Business Studies

Surrey drives positive change and shape brighter futures for businesses and society. Its innovative programmes are designed to cultivate responsible, visionary, and transformative leaders, experts, and changemakers. The university leads societal progress through impactful research, strategic partnerships, and active engagement.

• The Surrey Business School programmes cover all key areas of management, and offers students particular strengths in the areas of innovation, the digital economy, analytics and leadership.

• Ranked 95th in the world for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

• Ranked 2nd in the UK for Business and Management with an overall satisfaction score of 95% (Postgraduate Taught Experience Surrey 2023).

• Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

• 94% of Surrey Business School postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)

Featured courses for 2026:

• MSc International Business Management
• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Digital Marketing
• MSc Accounting and Finance

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Engineering and Physical Sciences

Surrey has been named Cyber University of the Year at the prestigious National Cyber Awards 2023, recognising its excellence in digital innovation and education. At the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, students gain essential foundation knowledge and hands-on industry experience to develop mobile applications, advance cyber security, drive web development, and create impactful business solutions. 

• Study computer science in Surrey's £1.7 million multi-purpose computer science lab and make your mark on the future.

• Ranked 1st in the UK for information technology and systems by the Complete University Guide League Tables 2026.

• Ranked 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction in information technology in the National Student Survey 2025.

• One of just nine universities recognised by the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education and Research.

Featured courses for 2026:

• MSc Artificial Intelligence
• MSc Cyber Security
• MSc Data Science
• Astronautics and Space Engineering

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Computer Science and AI

Surrey’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences empowers students to tackle real-world challenges through cutting-edge research and practical learning. With a strong focus on innovation and industry collaboration, Surrey’s courses equip students with the technical expertise and hands-on experience needed to shape the future of engineering, sustainability and beyond. 

• The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Surrey covers a range of core engineering disciplines including aeronautical, civil, chemical, electronic and mechanical engineering, alongside the specific disciplines of chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics.

• Home to high-performance computing clusters, observatory, and state-of-the-art teaching laboratories.

• A friendly and supportive community, Surrey hosts industry-standard facilities and offers high staff-student ratios, an award-winning placement programme and an open, collaborative research culture.

Featured courses for 2026:

• MSc Applied Quantum Computing
• MSc Financial Data Science
• MSc Civil Engineering
• MSc Sustainable Development/MSc Sustainable Development with Industrial Practice

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

To benefit fully from a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research course at the University of Surrey, you will need a good standard of English language.

English requirements may vary based on test type, the course of study, and the level of degree. Apply today and contact IDP Education for more information.

Requirements are typically as follows:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band

• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 22, and Writing 19

• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 67 overall with 64 in each component

• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)/ Proficiency (CPE): 176 overall with 169 in each component

• Duolingo English Test (with Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening Scores): 120 overall with 110 in each component

• Duolingo: 120 overall with 110 in each component

• LanguageCert Academic: 70 overall with 65 in each component

• Trinity: ISE III with Pass in every component

• Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT): 7 overall with 6 in each component

Plan with Confidence – Understand Your Costs and Scholarship Options

The cost of university can vary for many reasons, however at the University of Surrey, international students typically spend around $40,000–$50,000 USD per year on tuition, accommodation and living expenses.

To support international students, Surrey offers a range of scholarships and fee discounts:

This scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver. It is open to self-funded international fee-paying students regardless of nationality or domicile, who are starting their studies with University of Surrey in February 2026.

The scheme is application based and awards are decided by a scholarship awards panel.

Receive an automatic £2,000 fee waiver if you pay your tuition deposit within 10 days of receiving your offer via the applicant portal.

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For the full list of scholarships and the eligibility criteria, please speak to IDP Education counsellors.

Discover Surrey

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. Through its world-class research and innovation, the university is positively impacting society and shaping future digital economy through agile collaboration with businesses, governments and communities.