The University of Surrey is a prestigious public research university located in Guildford, England. Established in 1966, it is known for its strong focus on research, innovation, employability, and industry collaboration. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, particularly excelling in areas like engineering, business, hospitality, health sciences, and communication technologies.

Surrey is especially recognized for its professional training placements (PTY), which give students real-world work experience during their degree—making graduates highly employable.

🌍 Global & UK Rankings (Latest)

🌐 International Rankings (2025–2026)

• 219th in the world – Times Higher Education (THE) 2026
• 262nd in the world – QS World University Rankings 2026
• 421st globally – ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
• Top 101–200 globally – THE Impact Rankings 2025

👉 These rankings show Surrey is a solid mid–high tier global university, especially strong in research impact and sustainability.

🇬🇧 UK Rankings (2026)

• 19th – Complete University Guide
• 23rd – The Guardian University Guide
• 31st – The Times & Sunday Times Guide

👉 Consistently ranked in the Top 30 universities in the UK, and often Top 20 in some rankings.

📊 Subject Rankings Highlights

Surrey is particularly strong in several subjects:

• 🥇 1st in UK – Information Technology & Systems, Food Science
• 🥉 Top 3–5 in UK – Tourism, Hospitality, Drama, Veterinary Medicine
• 🔟 Top 10 – Aerospace Engineering, Media, Sports Science

👉 Globally, subjects like hospitality & leisure management, engineering, and business rank among the top 100