What Students Say
Likes
- Curriculum, rating in my specific field, location and nearness from London.
- The university has a strong research focus and is home to several research centers and institutes conducting cutting-edge research in areas such as artificial intelligence, health, sustainability, and digital innovation.
Dislikes
- University should provide more support and guidance in helping students (mainly international) get a job or introduce them to how to apply in order to successfully get a job.
Required Exams for Admission
So, I did my Masters in Information Security. The course was pretty well formed and teaching is also thorough. We mostly had hybrid classes and most of them were online, even though we had full access to the labs. Assignments given are very thought provoking and practical, so its fun performing them. Regarding the campus, it has all kinds of facilities that a student may need like restaurants, grocery stores, cafes, laundry facilities, etc. There is a lake too near which students can relax and feel at ease. The campus mainly is safe, which I think should be a priority for international students as the security is always on rounds and accessible around the clock. The location of the university is also quite convenient as it is 10 minute walk from the town center, bus station and train station. Additionally, Guildford (where the university is) is maximum 1 hour away from London by train and airport
Course Curriculum
Curriculum was pretty up to date as they update every few years. There is an option of a placement year which is available for almost every course.
Faculty
Faculty was well experienced in the field as well as teaching. 80% of the staff had done their PhD in their respective subjects.
Campus Life
Campus life is more fun than you would expect. There are social clubs for almost every domain like games, sports, cultures, dance, music, comics, and so on. Due to these clubs, there are a lot of events happening along with celebration of all the festivals. There is a lake too on the campus so students can relax. The availability of research facilities is just impressive along with the massive library on the campus.
Placement
If student is experienced, chances of getting a job increases. Else, getting a job in the UK has become quite difficult.
Accommodation
There are 6 different bands (types) of accommodation on campus, which have different pricings. In the lowest 3, you have to share the washrooms with 1-3 other people. And in the top 3 bands, you get an en-suite room. In all of them, you share a kitchen with all the flatmates. You get your personal rooms in every band (privacy is prioritized). University Accommodations cost from GBP 85-200 per week.
Exams
My scores: IELTS: 7.5 Min. score: IELTS 6.0 or more than 80% in English in High School . SoP, LoRs by University staff. Should include motivation for studying abroad, and specify the reasons and thought process as to why you selected that country, university and especially that course.
Fees
GBP 21900
Scholarship
Since I came at the end of Covid period, university was offering GBP 2000 scholarship to international students. I do not know if it is still continuing.
