Language of instruction
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 Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | February–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–January/February |
Guides and additional information
Surrey has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- Study abroad brochure (PDF, 3.4 MB)
- Student guide to Guildford (PDF, 0.9 MB)
- Pre-departure guide
- Student life page with information on campus life, sporting facilities, clubs and societies
- International student support
- Surrey student union
- English language support
- Dyslexic and disabled student support
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- B Health SciencesSemester 1, 2024
- M Tourism, Hotel and Event ManagementSemester 2, 2019
- B Business Management/International Hotel & Tourism ManagementSemester 1, 2019
Make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity and make as many friends as possible!
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.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic 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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)