The University of Surrey was established in 1966 upon receiving the Royal Charter and ever since then, it has been standing firm as a wide, global community of over 16,000 students from almost 140+ countries. The university is located at the heart of the popular town of Guilford and Surrey's magnificent campus is a site for outstanding learning, excellent lectureship, other advanced facilities, and a comprehensive range of satisfactory student services. A comfortable accommodation and efficient support system also exist in the university for international students to help them make their university life the best, most memorable, and easier.

The University of Surrey has mainly three faculties within the University: Arts and Social Sciences; Engineering and Physical Sciences and Health and Medical Sciences. Together, all these three faculties offer 96 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate courses. The university offers practice-based learning, equipping its students with the best practical experience.

Across the campus, a huge range of professional-standard facilities is installed like labs, workshops, studios, etc. which are to develop the students' practical skills. Also, there are amazing simulation facilities across the campus.

In the UK National Student Survey 2022, the University scored an impressive overall satisfaction score of 84 percent and was ranked 9th in the UK.

The University of Surrey is also ranked first in the UK, for work placements and it also offers plenty of opportunities to develop students' professional skills outside.  Over 95% of Surrey graduates are in work or further study after graduating, making Surrey the best option for students. Surrey was also the first university in the entire UK to introduce professional training placements for students as part of undergraduate degree courses.  It is ranked 22nd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide,24th in the Guardian University Guide, and 305th in the QS World University Rankings 2022.