Estate Master Plan

Our Estate Master Plan sets out how we will shape and develop the University’s campus over the coming years. It provides a coordinated framework for new buildings, refurbishments, public spaces and infrastructure, ensuring our estate grows sustainably and supports an outstanding experience for students, staff and visitors.

Evolution of the campus

Infographic titled “Evolution of the Campus” showing the campus in the 1960s. Three archival photographs on the left depict the Stag Hill site on open countryside, an aerial view of campus construction, and the Senate House building. On the right, a campus map highlights the original developed area, accompanied by the text “Early core infrastructure and initial expansion.” The design uses a light grey background with pale map overlays, dark blue headings, and a university crest in the top-right corner.
Infographic titled “Evolution of the Campus” highlighting campus development during the 1970s. Three photographs on the left show Battersea Court student accommodation, the BB Building under construction with scaffolding, and the Sports Hall surrounded by flowering daffodils. On the right, a campus map displays a larger highlighted footprint than the previous decade, illustrating ongoing growth. Accompanying text reads “Early core infrastructure and initial expansion.”
Infographic titled “Evolution of the Campus” showing campus development during the 1980s. Three photographs on the left feature the construction of the Kate Granger Building, the Chancellors building, and Stag Hill House. On the right, a campus map highlights a significantly larger developed area than earlier decades, accompanied by the text “Expansion of teaching, administration, and research.” The design uses a light grey background with faint map graphics, dark blue headings, and a university crest.
Infographic titled “Evolution of the Campus” showing campus development during the 1990s. Three photographs on the left feature the Austin Pearce Building, the Twyford Court student accommodation complex, and the Arthur C Clarke building. On the right, a campus map highlights further expansion across the site, with new academic and residential buildings added. The accompanying text reads “Diversification and larger academic facilities.” The design uses a light grey background with subtle map graphics
Infographic titled “Evolution of the Campus” showing campus development during the 2000s. Three photographs on the left feature the modern curved-glass Leggett Building, the circular Duke of Kent Building surrounded by blossom trees, and the Manor Park Residences under construction. On the right, a campus map highlights a further expanded estate across multiple areas, accompanied by the text “Shift to specialist facilities and multi-campus model.”
Infographic titled “Evolution of the Campus” highlighting campus development during the 2010s. Three colour photographs show Surrey Sports Park, the School of Veterinary Medicine, and the James Clerk Maxwell (5G) Building, reflecting major investment in sports, research, and technology facilities. On the right, a campus map highlights a significantly expanded built environment across the site. Accompanying text reads “Innovation-led growth, digital, health, and specialist research.”