The University of Surrey is a public research university in Guildford, Surrey, England. The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland.
| University of Surrey | University of Strathclyde | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.8 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 262 QS World University 2026 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 # 285 QS World University 2025 | # 251 QS World University 2026 # 281 QS World University 2025 # 351 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 56 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -76 PG Programs -58 Doctorate Programs -3 | UG Programs -189 PG Programs -141 Doctorate Programs -15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65.0 % | 42.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 GRE-299 IELTS-7.5 PTE-79 SAT-1290 TOEFL-101 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-57 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 26167 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24900 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 395 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 17938.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23682.3 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | University of Surrey is one of the top public universities in Guildford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #305 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Base Salaries by degree:
| Graduate Employability rankings: #201-250. |
| application requirements | Students should have scored a minimum of 70% on average Submit official transcripts, degrees etc Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | UG applications are invited through UCAS and PG applications are invited through the university PG application portal. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 10 reviews | 6.9/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| ranking | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 401 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
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| exam scores | Duolingo - 120/160IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 67/90TOEFL - 88/120 | Duolingo - 115/160IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 73/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -30200 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| application dates | Jul 15, 2025 (Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake) Sep 15, 2025 (Application Deadline for Women in leadership scholarship: Surrey MBA 2025 entry) | Jan 9, 2026 (Semester 1 Duration) May 22, 2026 (Semester 2 Duration) |
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| General Facts | University of Surrey | University of Strathclyde |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1796 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | The University of Surrey is just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Guildford, offering a vibrant blend of entertainment, culture and history. | Situated on the John Anderson campus, University of Strathclyde is located close to the city center. The campus is surrounded by high-street stores, second-hand shops, museums, theatres, clubs, and restaurants for every cuisine. Glasgow Cathedral and People’s Palace are just 10 mins away from the university. |
| Library | Library resources (print or electronic) includes books, articles, scores, TV/film, research publications, theses and dissertations, special collections and our unique archive materials. They work with faculty to ensure that the collections reflect the needs of our community and engage students through social media and projects such as the Student Curator initiative. | 1 million print volumes and over 100 of thousands of journals, ebooks and databases. The library is open 24 hours a day during exams. It as 2000 reader places and 614 computer places |
| Campus Life | Surrey is known to emphasise the social life of students and always care about how you spend your free time at University. The student union offers more than 160 societies based on any hobbies and interests students have and clubs for all kinds of sport that a student might want to take up. The Students’ Union is 7th in the country and plans some of the most exciting events around. StagTV is the television station run by students at the University of Surrey. It is primarily run from offices on the main Stag Hill campus and it also creates content for the Students' Union, through which it is a constituted group, but has editorial independence | It offers over 206 clubs and societies to choose from along with 53 of wellness, fitness, gym, and performance support activities. The university has Scotland’s largest student union. It has a student media center, a variety of restaurants and shops on-campus, and an international student society. |
| Hostel | #Budget Rooms -Weekly - $129 #Studio Flat -Weekly - $266 | #Rooms - $8900 |
| Famous Alumni |
| Henry Faulds (Scientist), Ed Byrne (Comedian), John Logie Baird (Inventor), David Livingstone (Physician), Jim McDonald (electrical engg/Principal University of Strathclyde), Tommy Sheridan (Politician), Annabel Goldie (MP in UK), Hellen Liddell (MP in UK), Amar Latif (TV presenter), Arthur Von Hoff (Computer scientist), etc. |
| City Life | Surrey is the second-largest city by population in British Columbia and is only 23 km from Vancouver Centre. And, housing is more affordable than in Vancouver. So, many people choose to live in Surrey and commute to Vancouver for work if necessary. It also has great access to nature, as well as a great hospital system, among other excellent features unemployment rate : 3% (Sept 2022) | The city of Glasgow offers botanic gardens, live music, museums, parks, theatres, and a lot more to explore. It is also considered as a shoppers paradise offering high-end brands to vintage wares. Finneiston neighborhood is the city’s food quarter catering to every foodie’s need and demand. It is UK’s first UNESCO city of music and offers a buzzing nightlife with pubs, bars, and ballroom. The unemployment rate is around 5,7%. |
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