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Why Surrey?
Federal aid: Students are able to transfer federal aid to use towards University fees.
Undergraduate: Surrey Merit Scholarship (specified courses only including Engineering, Maths, Psychology) available for all students selecting Surrey as their firm choice through UCAS by 23rd July 2016 achieving the equivalent of A*AA or 38 IB points £2000 for the first year plus Surrey Sports Park membership.
Tuition fees and cost of living (2016 entry)
* This is an estimate and for guidance purposes only. This figure includes an average costs of University accommodation.
Scholarships and aid
Undergraduate: » APs, SATs and ACT are all accepted» IB – 34-38 points
Postgraduate: » 2:1 equivalent – minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2» 2:2 equivalent – minimum GPA of 2.8
Entry requirements
I N F O R M AT I O N F O R S T U D E N T S F R O M T H E U S A
» Dedicated visa and immigration support» Meet and Greet service at Heathrow and Gatwick airports» Week-long orientation programme
International student support
» Undergraduate fees range from $21,500 - $27,000» Postgraduate fees range from $21,500 - $31,000» Cost of living per week: $380*
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University of the Year(according to The Times Good University Guide 2016)
1. The University of Surrey is ranked fourth in The Guardian’s UK university rankings, eigth in The Times/Sunday Times’ combined league table, and eigth in The Complete University Guide.
2. Our University is a short walk away from Guildford town centre and railway station, so you can travel to London in just 34 minutes by train, and our campus is less than 35 minutes from each of the UK’s two largest international airports, Heathrow and Gatwick.
3. With over 120 nationalities playing a role in University life, you’ll discover a lively, dynamic atmosphere where you can feel at home and make the most of your time as a student.
4. Our Professional Training programme is one of the largest in the world, with over 2,300 partner organisations in the UK and overseas, and our international business links give you opportunity to experience a real working environment.
5. Figures based on destinations of UK graduates reveal that Surrey is number two for graduate employability when compared with chartered universities in England – and international students benefit from the University’s focus on graduate employability and success of Professional Training placements.
6. Support from our Careers Service helps students prepare for employment after graduation, and develop vital skills for the competitive graduate employment market.
7. Final-year students at the University are among the most satisfied in the UK, with Surrey ranked fourth for student satisfaction in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015.
8. Based on a beautiful lakeside campus with wonderful views of the Surrey Hills and Guildford Cathedral, and blessed with fantastic facilities, our friendly community encourages a real sense of belonging.
9. We can offer all international students University accommodation for the first year of their studies (subject to conditions).
Subject rankings
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The Guardian University Guide 2016Overall 4th
Subject Ranking
Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism 1
Accounting and Finance 2
Electronic and Electrical Engineering 2
Drama and Dance 3
Sociology 3
Economics 4
Music 4
Psychology 5
Mathematics 6
Biosciences 7
Business, Marketing and Management 7
Civil Engineering 7
Computer Science and Information Systems 8
Modern Languages and Linguistics 11
Chemistry 13
Nursing 15
Politics 16
Chemical Engineering 18
English and Creative Writing 22
Physics 26
Law 30
Mechanical Engineering 33
The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016Overall 8th
Subject Ranking
Animal Health 1
Food Science 1
Subjects Allied to Medicine 2
Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism 3
Creative Writing 7
Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering 8
Biological Sciences 8
Drama and Dance 8
Music 8
Physics and Astronomy 8
Sociology 9
Communication and Media Studies 10
Business Studies 11
Economics 11
Accounting & Finance 13
Electronic Engineering 13
Mechanical Engineering 13
Psychology 16
Mathematics 16