University of Surrey

The University of Surrey (UniS) is a public research university offering higher education programmes in basic and applied sciences. It is internationally recognised for its modern pedagogical approaches, high quality programmes, diverse student development opportunities and research projects.

The University of Surrey currently educates 14,000 students, around 4,000 of whom are international students. The University is involved in research activities, is a member of global associations and offers the best conditions for academic learning and extracurricular development.

UniS has established itself as one of the best research-intensive universities internationally. It teaches and studies a number of subjects that are ranked in the top 100 in the world, such as Hospitality and Leisure Studies, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nursing, Petroleum Engineering and Psychology.

The University of Surrey has dedicated research facilities:

- Human-centred artificial intelligence
- Sustainable development

The following projects have made significant advances in research:

- In 2014, co-operation with King's College London and the University of Dresden on the 5G technology development project
- Space Centre: Since 1981, UniS has conducted research and launched 21 satellites, including one at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. Here, electronic equipment for spacecraft is manufactured, custom-built artificial space satellites are built and the latest space technologies are developed.

UniS has several study areas. Two of them are located in Guildford, one and a half kilometres apart, Manor Park and Stag Hill. The campuses consist of large green spaces that include academic buildings, walking areas and sports infrastructure. The University occupies 120 hectares of land.

UniS has an arts centre with ten studios for music, dance, acting, visual arts and other creative areas. Students receive training, attend masterclasses and elective classes, and then hold large, localised events in assembly halls or outdoors.

Facts:

1. № 4 among UK HEIs in terms of student satisfaction - Guardian University Guide 2023
2. UniS is ranked 13th, 14th and 21st in the UK's top universities rankings - The Times, Sunday Times, Complete University Guide 2023-2024 lists
3. № 224 in the ranking of the best universities in the world - QS 2024
4. Member of the MBA Association, Association of European Universities, Association of Commonwealth Universities
5. The teaching staff include 10 Fellows of the Royal Society, 6 Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, and 21 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
6. Practically 100% employment of graduates
7. A modern campus with innovative facilities, combining history and new technologies