Rankings of University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

Latest ranking updates for University of Surrey
  • March 2025: QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies) update. University of Surrey achieves place 451.
  • March 2025: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with University of Surrey in position 344.
  • February 2025: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings . Ranking position #201.
  • January 2025: Publication of THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics). Ranking position #201.
#21
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Surrey
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #16 
    • #301 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #463 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #677 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #12 
    • #189 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #16 
    • #69 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #29 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #51 
    Marketing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #48 
    • #57 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #5 
    • #82 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #27 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #126 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #182 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

Education

    • #7 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #256 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Engineering

    • #16 
    • #19 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #36 
    Aerospace Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #91 
    Aerospace Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #251 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #299 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #76 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #260 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #21 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #126 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #15 
    • #253 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #264 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #351 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #304 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #19 
    • #24 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Law

    • #27 
    • #35 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #56 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #32 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Mathematics

    • #24 
    • #466 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #36 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #36 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Medicine & Health

    • #12 
    • #13 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #301 
    Medical Technology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #301 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #17 
    • #17 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #40 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #151 
    Veterinary Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #365 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #19 
    • #25 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #23 
    • #735 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #251 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #23 
    • #402 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #451 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #20 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #20 
    • #26 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #151 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #169 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #22 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #301 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #15 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #16 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #34 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #349 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #20 
    • #152 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #8 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #17 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #17 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #73 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Sports Science

    • #27 
    • #33 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Surrey

Music The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#5 
Sports Science
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Languages & Literature
Sociology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#8 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Natural Sciences
Civil Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#13 
Engineering
Children's Nursing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#13 
Medicine & Health
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#15 
Law
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Mathematics
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#26 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for University of Surrey

4.5
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 568 student ratings
Google logo Google ratings
4.5 (based on 568 student ratings)

“I studied there Accounting and Finance, and I can say with confidence it was the best year of my life! It was a year of fun, memories, hard work and of course a little partying. The lecturers were fantastic, and I made loads of international friends. I would recommend the University of Surrey to anyone!”

About University of Surrey

PROS

  • Learners at Surrey usually give the most praise to the university’s modern and well -equipped facilities, especially their School of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Students have access to more than 130 societies and 47 sports clubs they can join to get and meet people with interests in common.
  • The cafeteria menu is popular here, mainly due to the high standard of the food quality for being a university.

CONS

  • Despite many students liking the menu, many also believe there are not enough healthy eating options.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1966
Telephone:
+44 1483 300800
Address:
Senate House, Stag Hill Campus
GU2 7XH, Guildford
England UK
Website:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
  • Student life at the University of Surrey
  • Discover our campus | University of Surrey
  • Why Choose the University of Surrey
  • University of Surrey | The Study Abroad Experience
  • Placement Student Testimonials 2018/19 | University of Surrey
  • Moments Matter | University of Surrey

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 227 students of University of Surrey participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Surrey in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 81.3

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Surrey

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
3060
Biosciences:
1630
Nursing and Midwifery:
1290
Psychology:
1065
Veterinary Sciences:
765
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
740
Performing Arts:
695
Economics:
670
Mechanical Engineering:
635
Computing:
610
Law:
535
Sociology:
530
Physics and Astronomy:
330
Civil Engineering:
295
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
295
Mathematical Sciences:
270
English Studies:
225
Chemistry:
215
Politics:
205
Languages and Area Studies :
135
Education and Teaching:
60
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
780
India:
355
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
305
Nigeria:
145
United Arab Emirates:
90
Egypt:
80
Thailand:
65
Turkey:
65
Malaysia:
65
United States:
60
Pakistan:
50
Russia:
50
Saudi Arabia:
45
Korea (South):
40
Singapore:
40
Iran:
40
Switzerland:
40
Taiwan:
35
Jordan:
30
Sri Lanka:
25
Kuwait:
25
Bahrain:
25
Ghana:
20
Kazakhstan:
20
Canada:
20
Indonesia:
15
Japan:
15
South Africa:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Vietnam:
15
Lebanon:
15
Oman:
15
Qatar:
15
Brazil:
15
Australia:
10
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Peru:
10
Algeria:
10
Mauritius:
10
Morocco:
10
Uganda:
10
Ukraine:
10
Norway:
10
Serbia:
5
Bermuda:
5
Belarus:
5
Syria:
5
Chile:
5
Angola:
5
Botswana:
5
Kenya:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Ecuador:
5
Nepal:
5
Namibia:
5
Israel:
5
Iraq:
5
Sudan:
5
Zambia:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Uzbekistan:
5
Brunei:
5
Cambodia:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Maldives:
5
Philippines:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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FAQ

University of Surrey ranks #21 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 universities in England UK.

University of Surrey ranks #1 in Guildford in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Guildford.

University of Surrey is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 34 rankings of University of Surrey.

University of Surrey achieved #12 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Surrey.

University of Surrey achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Information Technology & Systems). See all subject rankings for University of Surrey.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings University of Surrey ranks #1 among universities in Guildford and #21 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Surrey.

In our meta ranking University of Surrey ranks #21 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Guildford. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.