Student stories

As I didn’t consider myself very academic at school, I thought it would be quite an achievement to get a PhD. It is one of the best things I have ever done.

My professors were excellent and I received a solid engineering background which has benefited me throughout my career.

Graduation was amazing, the Alan Turing statue was very inspirational and there were some epic parties!

The people at Surrey were so welcoming that during my five years it felt like my second family. The Department is amazing and it's so supportive.

Surrey has an incredible student body with people from all over the world: it’s a great opportunity to get to know people from different cultures, sharing moments in a super-inspiring cultural melting pot.

The course really helped prepare me for my future career – I apply almost every element of my MSc on a daily basis – and allowed me to make a wealth of useful contacts.

The MSc programme provided me with the required knowledge and skills to enter the job market with ease as soon as I finished my course.

“Many of my happiest memories at Surrey are related to the people I met. A lot of the friendships I made are still going strong. I also met my wife, Val, through mutual friends and we’ve been together for nearly 50 years.”

Tim Wood is Principal Deal Architect at Vodafone Global Enterprise. His work involves leading deals for major corporations, allowing them to work and communicate in new ways.