Prospective Students from Mauritius
We are pleased you are considering studying at the University of Surrey
At the University of Surrey, we have a long history of welcoming international students from all around the world. We currently have over 145 different nationalities represented so you will be certain to get a truly international education. Our beautiful safe campus is situated in Guildford which is just 40 minutes by train from London and close to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
There is a considerable amount of university accommodation available, the majority of which is single study bedrooms with a shared kitchen and either shared or ensuite bathroom facilities. All full fee paying students are guaranteed* university accommodation for the normal duration of their degree course. The University’s student union, USSU, offers a wide variety of sporting and social facilities and clubs including more than 20 international societies.
After university, Surrey students have excellent employment prospects as they are consistently rated the most employable graduates of any UK University.
We hope you decide to choose the University of Surrey and look forward to welcoming you here soon!
*Restrictions apply. Please click here for full details.
Salim Ramjean, Mauritian, BEng Electronic Engineering
I chose Surrey University primarily as it is ranked the second highest for my course in the UK. Also, I lived very close by, so it was convenient to walk every morning and I love the green environment in which the university is located in.
I really love my course! It was very confusing at the beginning due to all the new materials being taught, however after a couple weeks of settling in, everything started falling in place and worked out. I was even elected the Student Academic Representative for my year, and still fulfilling my duties with that role.
In my first year, I joined the Jiu-Jitsu martial arts club. It was indeed very exciting and I got to make plenty of new friends and go to national events outside Guildford to compete against the rest of the UK for championships.
The university has a very large library which provides all the materials required to assist you with making your academic life easier. From books to ebooks (online materials) and private journals – the university gives you special access to all of these for free. In terms of support the university also provides healthcare, personal and financial advice and help when required. During night time, for entertainment there is Rubix which is the university nightclub which holds all kind of events and invites famous artists to come and perform – all organised by the student union.
A big highlight of my time at Surrey University is being elected as Student Rep for 2 years and nominated as Best Student Rep of the Year. Other highlights have included; making loads of friends from all over the world, learning the Japanese language, building electronic prototypes of a metal detector, electronic doorbell, FM digital radio as well as going for a professional industrial placement year with Motorola Solutions. But above all, enjoying and making most of the student life at the university!
The only real difficulty I had was probably settling into my course at the beginning and not being entirely sure of how to use the equipments in the labs. However, I wasn’t the only one in that situation and it felt comforting to know that everyone was in the same boat as me.
My advice to other international students would be to make sure you join plenty of societies and language clubs- especially in your first year when you have more free time and lectures are easier. This way you will enjoy the university life immediately instead of only focusing academically. I’d also recommend going for a placement year as it’ll give you a whole new perspective of working full time and gaining the experience employees are looking for.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Study
Normal "A" level / International Baccalaureate entrance requirements apply. The French Baccalaureate is equally acceptable.
The University of Surrey offers an International Foundation Programme at the Surrey International Study Centre based on the campus.
Other undergraduate foundation programmes are accepted, please contact international@surrey.ac.uk for more information.
Please see the undergraduate prospectus for full details of each course requirements.
Click here to apply to undergraduate courses.
Postgraduate Study
Holders of good Bachelor’s degrees with a 2:2 (Honors) or above from universities in Mauritius will be considered for postgraduate Masters programmes.
Please see the postgraduate prospectus for full details about each course.
Click here to apply for postgraduate courses.
Representatives in Mauritius
IDP Education (UK) Ltd -Port Louis
4th Floor, Ken Lee Building
20 Edith Cavall Street
Port Louis
Mauritius
Tel: +230-2101971
Fax: +230-2104035
Email: info.mauritius@idp.com
Website : www.uk.idp.com
British Council Offices in Mauritius
www.britishcouncil.org/mauritius.htm
The British Council
Royal Road
Rose Hill
Mauritius
Tel: +(230) 403 0200
Fax: + (230) 454 9553
Email: Education.enquiries@mu.britishcouncil.org