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We pride ourselves on offering courses that are both academically rigorous and anchored in the real world. All our teaching and research activities are underpinned by the latest industry thinking and we regularly host leading practitioners as guest speakers.

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We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research and executive education courses.

Outstanding teaching

Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Surrey delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.

Our reputation

2nd for hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism in the Complete University Guide 2019
Top five for hospitality, event management and tourism in the Guardian University Guide 2019
Top five for hospitality and tourism management in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018
Top 10 for hospitality, leisure and tourism in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
Top 10 for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 hospitality and leisure management top 10 badge.

What our students say

Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.

"Working as a Communications Coordinator, ‭a highlight of my placement was inviting former ‭President Bill Clinton to deliver a keynote speech ‭at the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit 2013."

Elizabeth Andrews, BSc (Hons) Tourism Management