International students

With students from over 120 different countries, we’re proud to be one of the most culturally-diverse universities in the UK. Specialist staff in our International Student Support Office are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey.

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Wonderful things happen here

Learn more about our campus and facilities in this video featuring our international students.

Why Surrey?

34 minutes to London

Our beautiful Guildford campus is just 34 minutes by train from London, and close to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Safe environment

Our campus is home to 14,000 students and around 3000 staff, who together create a friendly community.

Top 10 UK university

We are ranked top ten by the Guardian University Guide 2018, with 90% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2016.

Visa and pre-departure support

Our team of experienced international student advisers provide specialist guidance on coming to Surrey.

Diverse student community

Surrey has students from over 120 different nationalities so you will be certain to get a truly international education.

Global connections

Surrey enjoys a wide range of international connections in research collaboration, business partnerships, and student and staff exchanges.

Study at Surrey

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of Surrey. You might also be interested in our: International Foundation Year; Pre-sessional English programmes; English Language Support Programme.

Undergraduate bursaries and scholarships 2017

Starting at Surrey in 2017? Find out more about our bursaries and scholarships for undergraduate students.

Fees & Funding

International Foundation Year

International Students

Postgraduate taught scholarships

International Students

How to apply

The application process is different depending on whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate or a research student. If you need help with your visa you can contact our Student Services team.

Undergraduate courses

Find out how to apply for an undergraduate degree at the University of Surrey, learn more about the UCAS application process and discover what happens after you apply.

Applying to Surrey

Postgraduate courses

Find out how to apply for a postgraduate Masters or PhD programme at the University of Surrey and discover what happens after you apply.

Applying to Surrey

Admissions policies

Read the University of Surrey's admissions policies for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Applying to Surrey

Coming to Surrey

In order to study in the UK you'll need to meet the various visa and immigration conditions required by the UK Government. Our team of specialist and experienced international student advisers can help you with guidance on all of these matters.

A space of your own

At Surrey, we offer a variety of good-quality accommodation, with a choice of several different price bands.

Arranged in Courts of Residence (groups of self-catered housing), our campus accommodation has been carefully designed to meet your needs and provide you with a comfortable living space to make your own.