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The University equips students for real-world challenges, offering hands-on experience and industry-ready skills tailored to your needs through motivated, knowledgeable, and capable student partnerships.
Partnering with the University of Surrey: shaping industry-ready graduates
The University of Surrey is committed to help students become industry-ready and capable of tackling real-world challenges from the beginning. By partnering with us, you gain access to a pool of talented, highly motivated students who have been immersed in industry-relevant experiences and have developed practical skills that align directly with your organisational needs.
Here is how we support our students in preparing to join your workforce:
Why partner with Surrey?
By collaborating with us, you will benefit from:
Real-world projects and case studies
Give your business a competitive edge by engaging with our students on real-world challenges. Through industry specific case studies and projects, students apply their knowledge in practical settings, sharpening their skills while delivering valuable outcomes for your business.
These collaborations deliver real impact—our STEM students design complex systems like monorails, Law students collaborate with practicing lawyers on real cases, and Business students create products and analyse data for strategic decisions. These hands-on experiences prepare them for the workplace while providing innovative solutions.
Bring your business challenges to your next generation of professionals, and benefit from their energy and creativity.
If you are interested in working with us, please register your interest
Industry expertise in the classroom
Bring your expertise into the classroom, ensuring students are exposed to industry trends, professional insights, and the latest advancements.
Let us know if you would like to collaborate with our lecturers and provide students with valuable insights through being a guest speaker, an industry panellist, or sharing your entrepreneurial journey.
Mentorship and networking opportunities
We would love you to help us build strong connections between students, alumni, and industry professionals to ensure smooth transitions from university to the workforce. These connections provide guidance, career insights, and real-world advice.
Across the university, we have Alumni Mentoring and Coaching Programs as well as student Q&A sessions. If you want to take part, please let us know.
Career development and employability support
We empower students to take charge of their careers through personalised coaching, industry-led workshops, and employer networking events.
Help us shape the next generation of talent; from mastering interview techniques to refining professional branding, we prepare students giving them the tools and insights needed to stand out in a competitive job market and secure rewarding career opportunities.
Working with you to close skills gaps
In key areas, our Industry Advisory Boards provide a platform for industry leaders to guide programme development and address critical skills gaps. Stay ahead of industry change by helping us shape the talent pipeline.
Together, we can ensure our curriculum evolves alongside changing market needs, equipping students with the skills and expertise that drive your business forward. We invite you to be part of this impactful collaboration.