The latest available figures* show that 94% of our recent graduates were in employment or further study. This is a higher figure than that achieved by graduates from Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton and Warwick.
* Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
Our Professional Training placement programme is admired by other universities around the world.
Over 1,000 partner organisations work with us to provide students from all parts of the University with vital experience of the professional environment. What makes our Professional Training placements so good? They’re built into your degree programme, not bolted onto it.
Our campus hosts major national facilities such as the Ion beam Centre, which academics from other universities come here to use. These facilities allow our Award-winning researchers to change the world in important fields such as safe water, sustainable energy, communication, disease control and health.
£12m Ivy Arts Centre and Guildford School of Acting; £36m Surrey Sports Park, host to 15 teams; £35m 5G Research Centre for the next generation of mobile communications; £47m School of Veterinary Science; £70m Manor Park student village; £13m new Library & Learning Centre.
A paid placement for three Surrey students, Surrey Enterprise allows you the chance to run your own business during your Professional Placement year.
Backed up by the University and other business advisors, Surrey Enterprise offers young entrepreneurs real business experience while highlighting the demands and responsibilities of running a company.
Our £36m Sports Park has world-class facilities and plays host to a number of professional teams, athletes and sports events. You couldn't ask for a better place to keep fit and healthy.
If you want to take on paid part-time work during your time at university, the Unitemps recruitment service can help you find a job to fit in around your studies.
For other local jobs, try searching local newspapers such as The Surrey Advertiser, contacting local recruitment agencies or approaching potential employers, such as Odeon cinema or Guildford Spectrum, directly.
The Careers Service can help you prepare for part-time job applications. Pop in for a CV check or for interview support.
To receive notifications about graduate job opportunities, sign up to the Careers Service online vacancy bulletin.
We run a comprehensive programme of workshops, advice clinics and networking sessions to help you prepare for work.
Part of our work is about making students aware of just what possibilities are out there. If you’re struggling to decide what you want to do after your course, it helps to know what there is to choose from. With a bit of exploration you can find something you’ve never thought of, but turns out to be just right for you.
Our next Open Days are scheduled for June, September and October 2013. Book your place today.
A retail incubator space where students can test out their business ideas in a real retail environment, Studio is run by Surrey Enterprise.
As businesses in Studio come and go, the space is diverse and constantly changing, giving visitors a new shopping experience every time they visit.
There are lots of places to grab a bite to eat or meet friends for a drink on campus. Chancellors serves a variety of meals perfect for refuelling after a day of lectures. Young’s Kitchen provides freshly cooked authentic Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisine. If it’s a hot drink and a chat you need, we have three branches of Starbucks and a coffee bar called Sorrento. Hillside Restaurant and Lounge meets all your needs from breakfast to late lunch, with snacks and fresh food available.
If you need to eat on the go you can always pick up a snack on campus in the AppleSeed Bookshop, Hillside, the Union Shop or Amigo supermarket. When you’ve had a long day studying and fancy a break from the kitchen, you can even let our on-site pizza house deliver directly to your room.
