Progress to a top 15 UK uni for student experience
Unlock a world of opportunity at the International Study Centre
Our pathway programmes are your first step to a world-class university, and an exciting career.
At the International Study Centre, you will be welcomed into student life in the UK by our supportive staff. As well as being guided to academic success, you will have the opportunity to develop key employability skills that you can take forward.
The University of Surrey has an outstanding record for graduate employability. You are in a great place for your future!
Why choose the University of Surrey?
A successful career awaits
Partnerships with over 2,000 of the world’s leading employers, such as IBM, HSBC and British Airways, have been built to give students real-world professional experience. A Professional Training Year option is available on almost every undergraduate course. 94% of graduates are in work (or further education) within 15 months of graduating*.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025
High-quality teaching
Ranked 19th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026). Ranked top 100 in the world for various subjects including: Business and Economics*, Engineering-Petroleum^, Hospitality and Leisure Management^, Law*, Marketing^, Nursing^.
*Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2025
^QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Fantastic student experience
Surrounded by beautiful English countryside, and only a short train ride to London, Surrey enables you to have the best of both worlds. Guildford, our local town, has plenty to see and do too, with over 100 places to eat and drink, and lots of well-known high street brands.
"My placement taught me a lot and helped boost my confidence. I know now I have a greater chance of being employed. I did my work placement at the head office of O2. It was really good as I got to work on live projects. It was really fun. It definitely felt like something that would help with employment after leaving university – I am actually working there now part time."
Theresa from Nigeria
Studied Engineering, Science and Mathematics International Foundation Year
Graduated from MEng Electronics with Satellite Engineering
“I’m excited to get a degree from this university. Surrey have a lot of ties with companies, which is useful for getting a placement. That’s one of the reasons I decided to stay here; I intend to work for a year, and I think Surrey can give me what I want.”
Oluwaseyi from Nigeria
Studied International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Law and Politics
Progressed to Accounting and Finance BSc
"I really loved Surrey at the start, and I still do. I love how the classes are small and it helped you integrate into university life.
Studying in Surrey has helped me have new experiences that will help me in the future. It has helped me get used to university life, and it’s easing my way to the university, and the undergraduate course. The experiences and the opportunities that I have had here, especially getting to meet different people from around the world, will help me later on in my work. I would recommend students to study at Surrey, because from the start you are part of the university and you get to know everyone from different majors."
Haya from Kuwait
Studied Engineering and Physical Sciences
