University of Surrey

Guildford
United Kingdom

Language of instruction

English

   Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.

The University of Surrey is an international university with a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research. It is one of the UK’s top scientific and technological universities.

Based out of a beautiful lakeside campus, the University is a ten minute walk from Guildford town centre and just 35 minutes by train into central London.

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Semester 2 (Spring)February–June
Semester 2Semester 1 (Autumn)September–January/February

View Surrey's academic calendar.

Guides and additional information

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Student testimonials

Full-time study load

60 credits at Surrey is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
You are not permitted to study fewer than 60 credits at Surrey.

Host university requirements

GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 to study at Surrey.

Study Options
You must choose one admission programme from the available list and take 50% of courses within the chosen programme and same year level. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.

Semester Restrictions
Postgraduate exchange at Surrey is available for single-semester exchange only.

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.  

Find courses

Search the Surrey course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database.

Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.

Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only. 
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Aerospace engineering
Biological sciences
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical science
Business analytics
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Civil engineering
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer engineering
Computer science
Criminology
Economics
Electrical engineering
English
English literature
Environmental engineering
Event, hospitality, hotel and tourism management
Exercise science
Film, TV and media
Finance
Food science
French
German
Human resources
Information technology
Innovation and entrepreneurship
International business
International relations
Law
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Microbiology
Music
Nutrition science
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Public policy
Sociology
Spanish
Structural engineering
Writing
Postgraduate
Data Science
Environmental engineering
Human resources
Innovation and entrepreneurship
International business
Structural engineering
Water and Marine engineering

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Accommodation

Exchange students are eligible to apply for University of Surrey accommodation, but it is not guaranteed. Visit Surrey's accommodation webpage to explore the university housing options or use the University of Surrey Lettings service to search for private accommodation. 

Cost of living

The University of Surrey provides a guide of average living costs that students can expect to encounter while on exchange. 

The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Students studying at the University of Surrey can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.

Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

Information relating to NHS entitlements can be found on the University of Surrey's exchange preparation webpage

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Surrey provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.

Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.

Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)