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Surrey University Placements: Job Opportunities & Placement rate, Packages

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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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Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

65% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.5

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.9

Value for money4.1

Public transportation4.1

Safety4.6

Indian Food3.1

Permanent Immigration3.3

Anonymous

MSc Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2024

4.1

UOS: Academic Excellence.

Tips: Just be ready to hit the ground running—the academic pace here is no joke, and you’re pretty much on your own when it comes to figuring out the practical stuff. The whole move went okay, but I’d be lying if I said the culture shift didn't catch me off guard at first. Honestly, getting used to the living standards and even just finding decent food was a bit of a learning curve, but you settle into it eventually.

Likes (Safety): UOS and Guildford overall feels very safe, The campus has 24/7 security and cameras and well lit street inside campus. Access to accommodation is controller, which adds an extra layer of security. The environment is well managed which makes it feel like home.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Limited long term visa sponsorship and uncertain permanent settlement pathways While the UK influenced my rating and there are no placements like India, you have to find everything yourself. While the UK offers strong academic and professional exposure, sponsorship depends on the employers and is uncertain.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes48 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 24000

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026Read more

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MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.2

The university is very multicultural and multifaceted.

Tips: The university is very multicultural and multifaceted. You will get to experience everything here, ranging from academics to sports to theater. Going outside the comfort zone is key in university. I availed a 5000 scholarship meant for students with a good academic background. I am very satisfied with the university and course. Although it has become tougher to land a job, there is still hope if you work hard.

Likes (Public transportation): It has a bus service which stops at multiple spots on the campus. The university is well connected to the train station and the city center. The most frequent mode of transportation is the bus, followed by the train. There are also e-bikes across the campus.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement depends on the candidates resilience. The university does not guarantee any jobs or visa sponsored jobs. The competition is really high and the candidates must have spectacular technical as well as communication skills.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 37000

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026Read more

Anonymous

Msc in Cyber Security - Batch of 2027

3.2

Suitable only for working professionals.

Tips: There are many scholarships in the UK, so please do contact the agency through which you're applying to guide you for availing the scholarships. All international students would be eligible for a basic scholarship but if your profile is extraordinary, you can also get a good amount as scholarships so please do some research about it.

Dislikes (Safety): Recently in the UK, many Indian students and Indians are getting attacked so I personally feel that the UK is becoming more unsafe for international students. I saw some of my friends getting hit and bullied by white people.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2025

4.1

An underrated university just outside London.

Tips: There are different types of scholarships available; one should keep an eye out for them before applying. Transition was always smooth with good kind of people around you. I personally am very satisfied with the course as the subjects taught and the way they were taught also aligned well with what I was expecting.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members were always available, and they possess a very high depth of knowledge in their domain. The teaching was mainly focused on self learning and you will always have your faculty to help you around. but self learning will always be the key which also helps you be independent.

Dislikes (Public transportation): There are buses that are available from the university campus to town centre at regular intervals. With an 30 mins commute to London by train makes it more connected to other parts of the UK and London. The transport cost is minimal, plus if you wish, almost everything is also in awalking distance which a lot of students opted for to save money.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325

Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026Read more

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Computer Science BSc (Hons) - Batch of 2028

4.6

Strong academics and supportive community.

Tips: Transitioning here was easy. There was a bit of a cultural shift but there are a lot of people from my country of origin that you can converse with, also a lot of people are friendly here so talking with them will be easy and great. I didn't get any scholarships, because international undergraduate students from India can only apply for the International Excellence Award.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 725

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc International Events Management - Batch of 2025

3.6

A great university for a new chapter of your life.

Tips: There was a big cultural shock in my studies: assignments and research papers are done differently from how we do them, and they pay more attention to practicals than theory in my field. I got a scholarship but filling out the form for their scholarship and write a letter explaining why I should receive it. I am very happy with the choice I made from university to course to country, because for my course, they gave a lot of knowledge from practical to theoretical, and a lot of field opportunities, and good guest professors in a great environment.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026Read more

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Who are the notable alumni at University of Surrey?

Answered 5 months ago

University of Surrey a rich alumni network of more than 153,000 from over 185 nations. A few notable alumni of Surrey University is listed below:

Susan Blackmore
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John Lennox
Jeremy Kyle
Aleks Krotoski
Robert Earl

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How many alumni does University of Surrey have?

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University of Surrey alumni network include more than 153,000 members from over 185 nations. Surrey University alumni network include famous personalities, mentors, innovators, etc. A few notable alumni include Robert Earl, Claudia Hammond, Michael Middleton, etc.

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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 many different sectors. Surrey University graduates work for top sectors such as Operations, Engineering, Business Development, Information Technology, etc.

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How long does University of Surrey take to give offers?

Answered 2 years 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.

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