University of Surrey: Statistics

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#306 of 14,131 In the World
#115 of 2,785 In Europe
#30 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#24 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Guildford
#81 of 1,027 For Animation
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Acceptance rate
65%
Enrollment
16,900
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate65%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE)/GCSE, or equivalent, with either: passes in 5 subjects of which either 1 is at Advanced 'A' Level, and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level, or 2 are at 'A' level, or passes in 4 subjects of which either 2 are at 'A' level and 2 at ('AS') level, or 3 are at 'A' level. Passes at GCSE or GCE. Ordinary ('O') level (Grades A-C) may also be counted in part fulfilment of this requirement, but a subject may not be included at more than 1 level and passes in subjects which contain a high proportion of common material will not be counted separately. Further information may be obtained from the Admissions Office
Academic CalendarSeptember to May (September - December; January-May)
Enrollment16,900

We've calculated the 65% acceptance rate for University of Surrey based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Surrey is a world-class research university with 54,183 scientific papers published and 1,187,062 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Materials Science.

Publications
54,183
Citations
1,187,062

University of Surrey majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
30,135 / 642,286
Physics
27,703 / 599,063
Computer Science
24,788 / 554,040
Biology
24,692 / 633,771
Chemistry
24,413 / 593,686
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
24,257 / 525,251
Environmental Science
20,152 / 472,353
Quantum and Particle physics
19,623 / 413,207
Medicine
18,201 / 459,576
Materials Science
13,714 / 302,328
Psychology
13,479 / 361,096
Organic Chemistry
12,987 / 325,155
Political Science
12,779 / 272,017
Philosophy
12,327 / 264,663
Mathematics
12,209 / 239,746
Law
12,036 / 263,274
Sociology
10,785 / 246,678
Geography and Cartography
10,639 / 244,396
Biochemistry
10,443 / 311,224
Business
10,373 / 240,625
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9,862 / 211,751
Geology
9,665 / 224,902
Statistics
9,506 / 196,728
Genetics
9,351 / 248,814
Optical Engineering
8,740 / 166,699
Electrical Engineering
8,304 / 147,747
History
7,394 / 157,028
Pathology
7,205 / 206,759
Ecology
7,182 / 192,599
Economics
6,926 / 152,469
Telecommunications
6,581 / 100,044
Archaeology
6,496 / 150,083
Linguistics
6,115 / 124,545
Metallurgical Engineering
5,586 / 130,897
Art & Design
5,387 / 104,153
Computer Networking
5,382 / 85,131
Paleontology
5,204 / 121,902
Psychiatry
5,174 / 147,821
Management
4,878 / 109,547
Computer Vision
4,758 / 103,619

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 471 3119
1991 498 3601
1992 545 3989
1993 607 4179
1994 603 4495
1995 658 4927
1996 765 5508
1997 742 5960
1998 847 6853
1999 966 7550
2000 1047 8792
2001 1025 10157
2002 1025 11205
2003 1133 13319
2004 1187 14965
2005 1204 18035
2006 1282 20260
2007 1397 23357
2008 1470 26497
2009 1465 29773
2010 1569 33270
2011 1581 36940
2012 1657 41881
2013 1828 46462
2014 1934 51679
2015 2061 55166
2016 2063 56880
2017 2337 62801
2018 2320 67334
2019 2506 79200
2020 2836 96099
2021 3499 129400
2022 2854 122432
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Surrey gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost (GBP)
Undergraduate (Home/EU) £9,250
Undergraduate (International) £17,400 - £21,500
Postgraduate (Home/EU) £7,900 - £12,000
Postgraduate (International) £17,500 - £23,500

The University of Surrey has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Surrey.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Honours Degree Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Natural Sciences
Doctorate Biochemistry, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Economics, Engineering, English, Film, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Law, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Nutrition, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation

University of Surrey alumni

  1. Jeremy Kyle

    Jeremy Kyle
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1965-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    television presenter
    Biography

    Jeremy Kyle is an English broadcaster and writer. He is known for hosting the tabloid talk show The Jeremy Kyle Show on ITV from 2005 to 2019. He also hosted a US version of his eponymous show, which ran for two seasons beginning in 2011. In 2022, Kyle became a presenter for TalkRadio and TalkTV.

  2. John Lennox

    John Lennox
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1943-.. (age 80)
    Occupations
    writermathematicianphilosopher of scienceapologistuniversity teacher
    Biography

    John Carson Lennox is a Northern Irish mathematician, bioethicist and Christian apologist. He has written many books on religion, ethics, the relationship between science and faith (like his books, Has Science Buried God and Can Science Explain Everything), and has had public debates with atheists including Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.

  3. Jim Al-Khalili

    Jim Al-Khalili
    Born in
    Iraq Flag Iraq
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    writertheoretical physicistprofessorscience communicatorinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Jameel Sadik "Jim" Al-Khalili CBE FRS FInstP is an Iraqi-British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster. He is professor of theoretical physics and chair in the public engagement in science at the University of Surrey. He is a regular broadcaster and presenter of science programmes on BBC radio and television, and a frequent commentator about science in other British media.

  4. Hassan Diab

    Hassan Diab
    Born in
    Lebanon Flag Lebanon
    Years
    1959-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    civil servantengineerpolitician
    Biography

    Hassan Diab is a Lebanese academic, engineer and politician who served as the 37th prime minister of Lebanon from 21 January 2020 to 10 September 2021. He was appointed by President Michel Aoun in 2019 to succeed Saad Hariri as prime minister. He submitted his resignation on 10 August 2020 in wake of the explosion in Beirut and served as caretaker prime minister until Najib Mikati formed a new government on 10 September 2021. Prior to his premiership, he served as the minister of education from June 2011 to February 2014 under President Michel Suleiman.

All 55 notable alumni

University of Surrey faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Human Sciences Dance, English, Film, French, German, Law, Literature, Music, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Spanish, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation, Writing
Faculty : Business, Economics and Law Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Law, Management, Retailing and Wholesaling, Tourism
Faculty : Engineering and Physical Sciences Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Systems Analysis
Faculty : Health and Medical Sciences Biochemistry, Chemistry, Health Education, Health Sciences, Medicine, Microbiology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Physiology, Public Health

General information

Founded 1966
Colors dark blue, gold

Location and contacts

Address Guildford, GU2 7XH
United Kingdom
City population 77,000

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