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Surrey University Placements: Job Opportunities & Placement rate, Packages

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University of Surrey Placement overview
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University of Surrey Placement overview

University of Surrey records a career outcomes rate of 93% for the year 2021, with an average overall salary of £29,465. Maximum number of graduates were pursuing a postgraduate degree - research around 96% of them and PG Taught - 95% of them. On an average majority of students opted for a research level degree after graduating from the University of Surrey in the year 2021.

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University of Surrey Placement Highlights

Placement Rate	93%
Overall Average Salary	£29,465
Highest Placement Location	Europe & Asia: 100%
Graduates Pursuing PG Taught	95%
Graduates Pursuing PG Research	96%
Top Industries	Marketing, Finance & Health
Top Job Roles	Legal Associate, Sales & Health Professionals

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University of Surrey Graduate Outcomes 2021

As per the graduate outcomes survey of 2021 for the University of Surrey, it was recorded that:

93% of Surrey undergraduates were either working or were pursuing higher education.
94% of the graduates who took industry placements were also either employed or were studying.
85% of the Surrey undergraduates were involved in the graduate level roles (as opposed to roles not requiring a degree).
89% of the graduates agreed that their current activity was meaningful.
80% also accepted that their current activity fitted with their future plans.

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Higher Education

It was noted that 95% of the graduates were pursuing a postgraduate taught degree while 96% of them were enrolled for a postgraduate research course after graduating from the University of Surrey in the year 2021. Some of the most popular majors that undergrads pursued for their post graduation were:

Economics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Tourism & Hospitality
Mechanical Engineering Sciences

University of Surrey Top Industries & Average Salaries

There were these top 5 industries that hired graduates of the University of Surrey in the year 2021 namely - Computing, Finance, Healthcare, Education and Engineering. The following were some of the top job roles along with the average salaries as recorded for the graduates for the University of Surrey in the year 2021:

University of Surrey Top Industries	Average Salary Range
Nursing Professionals	£26,092 - £40,667
Engineering Professionals	£28,069 - £51,000
Sales & Marketing Professionals	£48,672
Business Professionals	£25,735 - £47,000
Education Professionals	£43,429
Therapy Professionals	£24,273 - £38,780
Finance Professionals	£29,953
Natural & Social Sciences Professionals	£27,154 - £34,500
IT Professionals	£31,321 - 42,600
Health Professionals	£24,852 - £48,778
Law Professionals	£22,647

In terms of average salaries as earned by Surrey graduates of class of 2021, it was recorded that level wise the salaries were:

Undergraduate: £26,592
Postgraduate taught: £35,845
Postgraduate Research: £41,181

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Course Wise Graduate Outcomes

As per the data, around 95% of the students were pursuing a postgraduate taught degree while 96% of them were enrolled for a postgraduate research degree after graduating from the University of Surrey in the year 2021. The following courses recording 100% students pursuing higher education is as follows:

Courses Offered at University of Surrey	Postgraduate Taught Degree	Postgraduate Research Degree
Centre For Environment And Sustainability	92%	100%
Chemical And Process Engineering	91%	80%
Chemistry	100%	100%
Civil And Environmental Engineering	91%	100%
Computer Science	89%	100%
Economics	91%	100%
Electrical And Electronic Engineering	88%	82%
Guildford School Of Acting	95%	-
Higher Education	100%	-
Hospitality And Tourism Management	96%	100%
Mathematics	100%	100%
Mechanical Engineering Sciences	83%	100%
Music And Media	100%	100%
Physics	83%	100%
Politics	-	100%
Psychology	92%	100%
School Of Biosciences And Medicine	100%	100%
School Of Health Sciences	100%	100%
School Of Law	-	100%
School Of Literature And Languages	90%	100%
School Of Veterinary Medicine	83%	100%
Sociology	89%	100%
Surrey Business School	85%	83%

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Popular Graduate Occupations List

The graduates who graduated from University of Surrey in 2021, were able to find jobs for themselves under the following:

Chemical & Process Engineering: Engineering and IT
Chemistry: Natural and social sciences professional
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Production Managers and Directors
Computer Science: Computer Programming
Economics: Finance Professional | Business, research and administrative professional | IT professional
Guildford School of Acting: Teaching professional | Artistic, literary and media occupations
Higher Education: Tertiary Education
Hospitality & Tourism Management: Sales and marketing professional | Hotels and similar accommodation
Music & Media Arts: Sound Recording And Music Publishing | Artistic, Literary And Media Occupations
Physics: Natural and social sciences professional
Psychology: Therapy professional | Business, research and administrative professionals | Other Health Related Professionals
School of Bioscience & Medicine: Science, engineering and production technician
School of Law: Legal professional | Legal associate
School of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinarians
Sociology: Protective service occupation | Market research and public opinion polling
Surrey Business School: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing; tax consultancy | Finance professional | Sales and marketing professional

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Surrey University
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Internships3

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs3.6

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life5

Value for money4.2

Public transportation3.4

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3

Dev Rahul Laddha Verified Icon

Business Analytics MSc - Batch of 2024

3.9

Welcoming university and friendly people.

Tips: Be prepared for the initial cultural shock; the country and town are very different from India. Living alone in this new place will test you physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, if you stay focused and determined, you'll become a much more confident individual. Plan your finances and schedule your day carefully to complete your degree efficiently. Apply for as many scholarships as possible; they are helpful. I didn't because I lacked knowledge. Overall, I am very satisfied with my university and course. Regarding the country, you must decide if it's for you.

Likes (Safety): I have lived for 2 whole years in Guildford. I lived in a house outside the university, so I had no campus security, but it never ever felt unsafe to be anywhere in Guildford at any time of the day or night. Right from the very first day when I carried my suitcases all by myself from the railway station to my house at 1 AM in the night, to my last day in Guildford before I moved to London, I never felt unsafe anywhere in Guildford. I always found helpful people everywhere. Some even offered me a lift from Tesco to my home in their cars.

Dislikes (Indian Food): The university is located in Guildford, which has limited Indian restaurants. Near the university, you can find only two options. Eat Out Guildford is an affordable choice, offering good portions at a reasonable price. For a more upscale experience, Shah's in Guildford Town Centre is another option. Personally, I prefer cooking at home, as it's more affordable and healthier. Tesco and Lidl, both about a 15-minute walk from the university, are convenient for grocery shopping. I recommend eating out occasionally.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025Read more

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MSc in International Business Management - Batch of 2023

4.1

A truly surreal experience that has shaped me for better.

Tips: There will be a lot of culture shock when you come to the UK, but the best thing to do is to embrace the change and keep your mind open to learning about the culture. Overall transition was very smooth for me personally because I was lucky enough to meet amazing people and make friends from around the world. The University made it very easy to engage with other people, especially during the freshers' week. One thing I notice is that it doesn't matter your background or interests, there will always be a place for you here at Surrey, may it be via student societies or social clubs, so don't worry about thinking you won't be able to make friends for any reason. The university does provide scholarships for students coming from India, or at least they did when I joined, so do check. Overall, I was very satisfied with my time at university, and I have utmost faith that anyone who comes here with an open-minded mindset will have a great time here and leave with a lifetime worth of amazing memories.

Likes (Quality of faculty): I had an excellent experience with the professors. They were approachable and knowledgeable, and the teaching faculty was diverse. While some professors were more engaging than others, overall, it was an excellent experience.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There aren't many options for Indian food in Guildford. However, there are still a decent number of restaurants from other cultures, so it's not too bad if you want to order in sometimes. I prefer cooking myself, but I do order Italian food every now and then. There are also a decent number of fast-food restaurants, so you will have options, but not particularly much for late-night cravings.

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025Read more

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MSc in International Business Management - Batch of 2025

3.4

Great for studies but not the city life that you’d expect.

Tips: Coming to the UK for studies is an excellent option. However, it is highly unlikely that you will land a job right after your studies, and it is very difficult to secure a visa-sponsored job. Therefore, it is essential to start networking and developing your LinkedIn profile from the moment you arrive. The faculty are very intelligent and will help you throughout your studies. The management is also very efficient and will help you sort out all your documents. Overall, I am very satisfied with my experience at the University of Surrey.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025Read more

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MBA - Batch of 2019

4.5

I feel this is the best University.

Tips: I recommend the students before joining this University to take on-campus student's accommodation early if you are preferring to stay in campus accommodation. Since it is quite difficult to get on-campus accommodation in the University campus. I also recommend to be an early applicant of this university.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2022Read more

Lakshmi kalyani Verified Icon

MSc Business Economics and Finance - Batch of 2022

4.3

I have had the best experience at this university.

Tips: If you are looking for safety and quality education and student support this is the college for you with supportive and interactive staff, who always encourage you to participate in activities that enhance your inter personal skills and prepare you for the opportunities

Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of options in fact plenty of shops from my country which made me feel at home. There is a lot of cuisine diversity you can choose from every corner of the town and you wont feel left out while you are out with your friends. I strongly recommend Guilford area for safety and calm.

Dislikes (Internships): They cannot guarantee internship like any other university, so we should do our best and be in the eyes of advisors and professors showing how sincere and dedicated we are towards our future . So you will have to look for options and approach companies that are close to your desired profession.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2022Read more

Anirudh Joshi Verified Icon

Business Analytics MSc - Batch of 2024

3.7

Studying at University of Surrey has been a wonderful opportunity.

Tips: Surrey has everything for the students, so students just need to ask for it. Consider it a beautiful opportunity and work hard to achieve your goals. The university will definitely help you in each and every aspect. The university has all the facilities and is well-equipped to nudge you to achieve your goals. I have worked as an international student ambassador at the University of Surrey. The university has lots of different things for students to do. The best part is the experience you get from working at the university. Surrey conducts lots of different fairs and activities for students to participate in.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I'm a vegetarian, and I found it hard to get any Indian food in Guildford, where the University of Surrey is located. There are a few restaurants, but they're expensive. You can get Indian food at the grocery store, but it's a bit of a struggle.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025Read more

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Which are the top alumni industries where University of Surrey graduates are working?

Answered a year ago

University of Surrey has placed its alumni graduates in some of the top organizations of amny different sectors. Some of the top alumni industries at the university are given as follows:

Others Denote Information Technology, Research and Sales, etc.

Tasneem Hoda

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How long does University of Surrey take to give offers?

Answered a year ago

After the University of Surrey has received the application from UCAS, the University of Surrey sends the applicants an email confirming that it has received the same. This email shall have a link to ‘Surrey self-service and the university number. The University of Surrey admissions decisions for un

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What is the employment rate at the University of Surrey?

Answered 2 years ago

As per the University of Surrey, it has a career outcome rate of 93% for the year 2021, with an average overall salary of £29,465. Majority of students opted for a research level degree after graduating from the University of Surrey in the year 2021.

Piyush Kohli

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Does University of Surrey provide placement?

Answered 2 years ago

The University of Surrey has an exceptional placement programme for students and also works closely with the business community. In an increasingly competitive jobs market, a degree from the University of Surrey opens doors of opportunities for its graduates with a record career outcome of 93% for 2

Piyush Kohli

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Which university is better: University of Reading or University of Surrey?

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The University of Reading and University of Surrey are some of the best universities for pursuing higher education in the USA. Reading University was established in 1892 and is located in Reading, Berkshire, UK. Whereas, University of Surrey was established in 1966 and is located in Guildford, Surre

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