Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Surrey. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 26 | $34,880 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 19 | $34,880 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 14 | $29,358 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 13 | $34,880 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 12 | $31,715 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 11 | $32,725 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $30,570 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 9 | $31,109 | See → |
| Psychology | 8 | $34,341 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 6 | $27,877 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $29,358 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $25,049 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | $25,049 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $25,049 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $29,358 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $22,086 | See → |
Costs and entry
112 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Surrey
The job market for the University of Surrey's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Surrey cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $31,378 a year; half of the University of Surrey's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $27,877 and $34,880. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $34,880, life sciences & biotechnology $22,086.
How is the University of Surrey ranked?
The University of Surrey is ranked #262 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #19 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #23 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#13) and Hospitality & Leisure Management (#16).
What IELTS score does the University of Surrey need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (122 of the 152 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Surrey offer?
152 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (26), computer science & data technology (19) and humanities & languages (14).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Surrey's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.