Surrey student experience

Current students share their thoughts on planning for university, student life and what it’s like to study at the University of Surrey.

My Clearing Story – Sociology at Surrey

My name is Hannah, and I am an undergraduate sociology student at the University of Surrey. I joined the University through Clearing 2024 after I didn’t get the grades I wanted at A-level. My Clearing journey I lost both of my places at my firm and insurance choices. I was rejected by seven different universities […]


My Clearing Story – Politics and Economics at Surrey

My name is Ivana and I joined the University of Surrey through Clearing. On A-Level results day, I didn’t receive the grades for my firm and insurance choice, so I was faced with going through Clearing. I was very much under pressure as prior to results day, my understanding was that the Clearing experience could […]


Revision tips and managing your time effectively

The key message here is simple: you know yourself best. We’re all different, so don’t compare yourself to others. What works for someone else might not work for you, and that’s perfectly okay. The secret to effective revision is finding what suits you and sticking with it. Written by Psychology undergraduate student Amelia. 1. Figure out the […]


My Clearing Story – Business at Surrey

My name is Elizabeth, I’m Ukrainian and I am currently studying International Business Management at the University of Surrey. I was offered a place at Surrey through Clearing as I had missed my grades to go to my first choice university. Although at first I was upset and didn’t know what to do, I ended […]


Top tips for navigating Clearing

Why I chose Surrey I entered Clearing after marginally missing out on my place at another university. Although I was offered four three-year bachelor’s courses through Clearing, I decided to choose Surrey which offered me a four-year degree with a foundation year to study nursing. I had never previously looked at or considered Surrey as […]


3 Steps to Clearing: What You Need to Know

So you’re going into Clearing, and maybe you are unsure what to do. Don’t worry, Surrey is here to help with this handy guide and video.  Don’t PanicClearing gives you a great opportunity to identify a university that works for you academically and personally. Take a look at what a university can offer you. For example, Surrey is ranked 11th in the […]


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