University of Surrey

More than a masters

At Surrey, your master’s is more than a qualification. You'll study in Guildford, just 35 minutes from London, at a university ranked 21st in the UK (Complete University Guide 2027) and 7th for student satisfaction (NSS 2026).

Surrey pioneered the UK's undergraduate placement year and the industry-first culture still runs through our taught masters. It's why more than 2,000 employer partners help shape what you learn and why many courses offer a professional placement or a live industry project. Our campus has the facilities you need from a large university but a tight community so you can build strong relationships with your academics.

Postgraduate events

Our events allow you to explore postgraduate study at Surrey, offering insights into your options and guidance on the application process. You'll have the chance to meet staff and students from our postgraduate community, who will be available to answer your questions and give you an authentic sense of what life at Surrey is like.

Our next campus events are coming up! We will hold an in-person open evening and virtual online open days. Book now to secure your place.

100+ taught masters programmes

We have three faculties within the University: Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences; Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Together, they offer over 100 postgraduate taught courses, all of which can be personalised to your interests and goals. You’ll learn from academics who are experts in their fields. Many remain active in their professions and because they’re always developing their knowledge, they’ll teach you the most up-to-date information you need to get started in your career.

It shows in the results: 93% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months (Student Outcomes Survey 2026), and we were named University of the Year for Student Experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027. With a single, walkable campus, guaranteed accommodation options and 170+ clubs and societies, you'll find more than a course. You'll find a community.

World-leading research

Our research seeks to answer global challenges, drive innovation and deliver real-world impact. We have more than 1,200 postgraduate researchers across 100+ different research centres and groups.

Surrey is home, among other facilities, to the world’s leading innovation centre for 5G/6G research, an internationally renowned clinical trials unit, and the STAR LAB for space robotics. We also have two pan-University institutes, taking multidisciplinary approaches to major societal issues: the Institute for People-Centred AI and the Institute for Sustainability.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2021, 41 per cent of our submitted research was rated as world leading.

Fees and financial support

A master’s is an investment in your future. We’re here to help you get a return on that investment. With outstanding careers support and work placements, Surrey graduates are highly employable.

You can find out the current fees online. We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries each year. To help attract outstanding research talent, we also offer funded studentships.