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.

Why I love studying my masters at Surrey

My name is Alex and I am currently doing my postgraduate taught degree in International Relations (International Intervention). My dream has always been to work in politics and many of the opportunities needed for a masters degree. The decision to continue my studies was one of the hardest, but I always knew where I would […]


Postgrad life at Surrey: ‘I’ve found where I belong’

Let’s be honest. At 20, I didn’t have it all figured out. I knew I wanted to study psychology. What I didn’t know was how to adapt to UK weather, or how one phone call could reroute your entire life plan.  At first Surrey wasn’t my frontrunner but sometimes, the best chapters start with a […]


Five reasons to study Economics at Surrey

1. Taught by world-leading experts Economics at Surrey consists of an international community of world-leading researchers. You will be taught by academics who are research active, and some who are advisers to world-renowned organisations. Our research is at the forefront of the field and informs our teaching, ensuring that what you learn is topical, relevant and has […]


Prioritising mental health and self-care at uni

Looking after your mental health and well-being is an important aspect of your overall experience as a university student. Although your university years bring much joy, it’s only natural for various challenges to also present. While not all of them are predictable, they might range from managing your workload to dealing with personal and social […]


My Clearing story – Economics at Surrey

My name is Jeremy, a 19-year-old Ghanaian from South London and a current first-year Economics student at the University of Surrey. I was originally rejected from studying Economics at my first-choice university after receiving my A-level results, compelling me to place myself in the Clearing process. I had never expected to find myself in Clearing, […]


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