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University of Surrey

Honest Student Review

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14 Reviews Found
Likes
- The student community in the college is diverse and inclusive.
- There are multiple study spaces available across campus for students to work individually as well as in a group.
- Student Union is present to handle all student queries, with dedicated departments for different concerns. The student union is appointed by the student with election held on campus.
Dislikes
- The College is located in the outskirts of London which makes the accommodation cost comparatively low.
- College ensuite accommodation is a little expensive with prices comparable to London accommodation.
- There is no in-house student grocery store that offers student discounts; there is on-campus Co-op store which has the same pricing as regular Co-op branches.
Campus Life
- The University of Surrey offers a variety of events, festivals, clubs, societies, and extracurricular activities all year long, which have made my time on campus lively and interactive. The university's two main accommodation spaces are the Manor Park Campus, which has extra housing, the Surrey Sports Park, and several life sciences facilities, and the Stag Hill Campus, which is the primary academic and administrative focus close to Guildford town centre.
- We also had a third campus, but that would be demolished this year (2025) called the Hazel Farm. The University Library (open 24x7), several study areas, the Surrey Sports Park which has a top-notch gym and personal favourite the swimming pool, gaming courts, and fitness classes, as well as on-campus medical services, a health centre, and committed student support teams, are just a few of the best amenities available to students on these campuses some of which are at an affordable price.
- The institution organizes a number of significant events, including seasonal celebrations, Diwali, Christmas events, Halloween, One World Week, Freshers' Week, and so on.
- The Student’s Union also oversees a large number of student-run clubs and organizations, from sports teams and volunteer organizations to cultural, intellectual, and hobby-based societies. As of today, we have 47 societies, and the list keeps growing. There are several extracurricular activities available to students. They can join cultural societies that represent many nations and hobbies or play sports, including basketball, football, cricket, badminton, and swimming.
- Along with chances for leadership positions through student committees and event planning teams, there are also creative clubs for dance, drama, singing, photography, and media production. All things considered, the campus offers a well-rounded setting where extracurricular activities, academics, and community involvement come together to produce a fulfilled student experience.
Accommodation
- I chose to live on campus because it provided convenience, security, and quick access to university resources. Compared to external searches on sites like Zoopla, Rightmove, Facebook groups, or student accommodation sites, I got my room through the University of Surrey's official housing page, which made the process simple. As could be expected for ensuite university housing, the monthly fee was somewhat expensive, but the price included amenities like Wi-Fi, kitchen, heating, electricity, maintenance assistance, laundry access, and close proximity to the library and other campus buildings.
- There are only a handful of desired room types, and that was one of the biggest obstacles because rooms fill up rapidly, and it was occasionally difficult to make a decision when comparing costs with off-campus options. I would advise future students to apply early, carefully compare all room types, and look into backup options from reputable student housing organisations as well as university housing. In my opinion, staying on campus as they are comparatively affordable than other options.
- The majority of Indian students typically prefer to stay either on campus or in adjacent locations like Manor Park, Ash Grove, or Guildford town centre, depending on availability and expense. My accommodation was within a short walk from the college (approximately 1 minute), which saved a lot of traveling time.











Likes
- Academic course content, easy to reach faculty and staff members, extracurricular activities, clubs and societies
Dislikes
- Not anything specific to the University, but mainly related to finances (living costs, high grocery prices etc)
Campus Life
- Plenty of clubs and societies, including cultural societies and those specific to certain interests (such as gaming, music, and arts), and academic (geography, business, and herpetology). Sports clubs not only included specific sports but also options for outdoor enthusiasts like the mountain walking club.
- There is a main library, which is usually open until late evening, and other student spaces which are open 24/7 for students to work in. Sports facilities include multiple fields, indoor spaces, and a gym (membership included if living in student halls).
Accommodation
- I lived in private accommodation throughout my PhD and found them using Bangor Student Pad and friends who lived there before. The monthly rent, including all bills, can range from £350 for a room in a shared house to over £700 for studio flats.
Likes
- The diversity of students and staff
- Campus
- Accommodation
Dislikes
- Not enough extra curriculars for introverts
- Barrier between local and international students
- Very expensive on campus grocery store
Campus Life
- Campus infrastructure is a mix of old and modern buildings but all buildings are well maintained. There is a new campus about 1 km away from the main campus that is mainly accommodation buildings and medical school buildings.
- Campus is centrally located for easy access by bus, train and even walking to the town centre. There are 2 clubs on campus and 2 bars. The library is massive and there is nothing that you can't find there. There is a separate sports center with Olympic-sized courts and pools.
Accommodation
- Accommodation is allotted by the university. Rent was 800 pounds per month for an en suite room.
Likes
- Professors were amazing and the best was the infrastructure for AI .
- The kind of GPUs that were at students disposal were great .
Campus Life
- Campus is to die for. It is peaceful in the day to go and sit nearby the lake, which is inside the uni itself.
- They also have a very big sports facility with squash, basketball, badminton, tennis, rock climbing, swimming, gym and football. There is one Rubik's name Dance Club on campus as well.
Accommodation
- 660 pounds was my room cost; it was an en ensuite on campus and it was a flat with 6 rooms all ensuite and a shared kitchen.
Likes
- The culture of submitting assignments
- The culture of grouping up people and got to learn how to work with a team
- More practical approaches when it comes to classroom lectures via providing with real time scenarios rather than textbook questions
Dislikes
- Less hours of lectures
- Provided classes of stata and database instead of python and R which are more influential in the market right now
- Accommodation prices are increasing every year.
Campus Life
- My university has only one campus for now. We had a library and a lot of study spaces and common rooms, along with sports facilities with swimming pools, etc. We also had labs and other facilities for different fields, such as mechanical and electrical and for astronomy as well.
- For me, we had a trading room, an investment campus and many more. We used to have a lot of events, such as sports, fairs, religious festivals, etc.
Accommodation
- It was on-campus accommodation. I found it on their website only and it was cheaper than private. The monthly rent was 450 pounds. We got a personal room and shared a bathroom and kitchen. I would say for my university.
- On-campus accommodation was cheaper than private but in London it’s the opposite. So I would say it is reliable as well, but in private you might face some fraud sometimes


Likes
- Facility , Assignment/course work .
- Dissertation assistance and research driven mindset approach
Campus Life
- Euphoric , lots of study space, library is better and best place to be at, I do watch sometimes some good Netflix at library floors to pass time.
- You can definitely make to rubix and clubs at high Street but not my poison.
Accommodation
- 500 to 600 per month but outside it is expensive as Guildford is rich. There are various options too one who wants luxury can choose band D university accommodations can be around 800+
Likes
- The outstanding mental health and wellbeing care
- Green spaces like pewely valley , stoke park, millmead lock, The mount
- Student friendly space like The nest, Dot, surrey hive
Dislikes
- Cost of living in the Guildford area is too high comparing to the other areas
- Limited nigh life options like pubs and parties
- The campus food options are diverse but not that much affordable
Campus Life
- The main campus for the Surrey university is the Stag Hill campus.
- The university is equipped with all modern facilities. Every year there will be more than 100 different activities.
- The Surrey Sports Park is available to all students with all kind of games.
- There are 150+ student societies available in the university.
- The university of Surrey is ranked high for the employability rankings and many students secure a full time position after few months of graduating. The salary range for a full-time position is from 20000 to 40000.
- Students typically find jobs through personal efforts by using websites like LinkedIn, indeed and university career websites.
Likes
- They have large 24 x 7 Library.
- The professor are well qualified and helpful.
- The lab facility is high professional.
Dislikes
- The student accommodation is too far.
- The fees structure is very high.
- Administration related thing will take a lot of time.
Campus Life
We have only one campus. Students can use the library facility 24 x 7. We have dedicated sports clubs and medical facilities are also available. The student union will conduct parties very frequently.
Only a few were able to secure a job within 6 months. The average salary is about 36000. Campus placement, Internship, Linkedin, indeed. The highest and lowest will vary according to the job role.
Likes
- Great staff
- Great facilities
- Top-notch infrastructure
Dislikes
- Time: study ratio is a bit imbalance
- Teaching is good but very fast
- Placement cell missing
Campus Life
I bet you that this university surely has the best university life or campus life there are many clubs u can take part in, many parties, and tons of celebrations so gonna experience one of the best campus life if you come here.
Accommodation
It depends on the band you choose like shared washrooms, ensuite, larger rooms, studios the price depends on them. which varies from 450 pounds to 1200 per month.
Likes
- The Faculty is super helpful and friendly. I have a LinkedIn post on the University of Surrey faculty. It would be good to check for aspiring MIM students. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rainadas_hiya-everyone-im-an-international-student-activity-7215768856122851328-liFb?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_ios
- Ofc, love the campus. Very big and lovely campus within nature.
- Great location and perfect for international exposure. My MIM course had students from all over the world.
Dislikes
- Although I’m quite satisfied with the degree- however the MIM degree module can be basic for some people.
- The university could have helped more with finding placements. (However, this is something which is similar to other universities in the UK)
Campus Life
The University of Surrey has many options for clubs and extracurriculars! We had a huge sports park- gym, swimming, other sports- everything was there. The library is also amazing!
Accommodation
I have been in the shared accommodation- bandA. Cheapest one Check out more https://www.surrey.ac.uk/accommodation/our-accommodation




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