Discover the University of Surrey

We have some of the best new academic, library, sports, arts and accommodation facilities of any university in the UK, as well as one of the most envied Professional Training placement programmes in the world. This combination of prestige, expertise, resources and lifestyle is unique, and it’s all to be found here in the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills just half an hour from central London.

Just ten minutes’ walk from campus, Guildford is an exciting blend of historical, cultural and modern delights.

As a first-year undergraduate student, you will be guaranteed a place in University accommodation.

Surrey Sports Park is one of Europe’s leading sports venues. This £36 million centre features world-class facilities and plays host to a number of professional teams, athletes and sports events.

Open Days

Our Open Days will help you make the decision about whether Surrey is right for you. You'll be able to get a feel for what it means to be a Surrey student. Take a full day to gather all the information you need, ask a million questions, explore the campus, see our student accommodation and chat with students and staff.

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Keep up to date with our arts activities and stay informed about our various discounts and offers - find us on Twitter and Facebook

Welcome Week is a chance to find your feet, meet new friends and get yourself ready to focus on your studies.

Super study facilities

We offer 1,240 study spaces, over 300 open access computers, sound and image collections and resources for language self-study, self-service issues and returns, printing, scanning and photocopying, and an informal meeting space.

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Smarter study

The Student Personal Learning and Study Hub (SPLASH) is a student-centred area to enhance your studies. Learning Advisors can help in your academic and personal development and improve your writing, presenting, revision, time management and any other academic skills. Sign up for appointments or workshops.

Academic Liaison Librarians give subject specific professional support and guidance for learning, teaching and research for individuals and groups on finding resources, bibliographic databases and referencing. Drop-in help is available from SPLASH 11.00 - 3.00 daily during semester or follow My Subject to contact your Academic Liaison Librarian.

The SurreyLearn student common room has tutorials on information literacy and study skills

Skills Portal covers a range of study skills and learning resources.

 

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The Stag newspaper

The Stag is an editorially-independent newspaper run by the Students' Union. It is published every fortnight and available from newspaper bins around campus, or on The Stag website.

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