Introduction to the University of Surrey 22 November
Introduction to the University of Surrey 22 November 2020 1
Our Location Located in the UK in the prosperous South -East, just outside of London 22 November 2020 2
Stag Hill & Manor Park: Surrey’s Campus Tesco. Hill (Main) Stag (Academic facilities / Students’ Union / Theatre / Library / Catering / Accommodation) Guildford Station. Sports Park Manor Park. Rail & Surrey (Accommodation / Catering / Heart + Soul / Sports Facilities & Swimming Pool ) 22 November 2020 Surrey Research Park Guildford Town Centre 3
Why Surrey? 4 th place in the Guardian University Guide 2017 14 th place in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 Top 250 in the QS World University Rankings 2015/16 Surrey named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times 2016
Why Surrey? – Student Life 34 MINUTES 15000+ £ 36 m BY TRAIN INTO CENTRAL LONDON STUDENTS ACROSS ALL PROGRAMMES AND LEVELS GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS *conditions apply WORLD CLASS SPORTS PARK 200+ 24 HR CLUBS IN THE STUDENT UNION ACCREDITED SECURITY TEAM BEST 145+ UNIVERSITY FACILITIES NATIONALITIES WHATUNI? 50 MINUTES TO SOUTH COAST 30 MINUTE DRIVE TO LONDON HEATHROW 100+ PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK
Guildford | an historic town for an historic University ‘The safest county in England’ – The Home Office Beautiful surroundings within Guildford and its countryside 34 mins to London by train Close to Gatwick & Heathrow airports 22 November 2020 6
Subjects at Surrey Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences – Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, HR – Law – Hospitality and Tourism – English and Languages – Performing and Visual Arts – Politics Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences – Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Electronic and Electrical Engineering – Computing, Maths, Physics Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences – Biosciences – Chemistry – Nutrition and Food Science – Psychology – Sport and Exercise Science – Veterinary Medicine 22 November 2020 7
Professional Training Placement • • Undergraduate students can spend 12 months working during year 3 Support before, during and after the placement Academic relevance – theory into practice Real and relevant experience, excellent networking opportunity Opportunity to work in the UK or overseas Only £ 1800 tuition fee for the year 2300+ partner organisations Often paid placement 22 November 2020 8
Enhancing Employability Global Graduate Award in Languages Surrey believes in the importance of languages and cultural awareness in the global market place Free study in 10 foreign languages and English for Academic purposes 10 credits per level (in addition to degree credits) • French • Spanish • German • Italian • Japanese • Portuguese • Mandarin Chinese • Arabic • Russian • Korean 22 November 2020 (6 levels) (5 levels) (3 levels) (2 levels) (1 level) 9
International Student Support • International Student Support team – Immigration, visa issues, predeparture information and international student welfare • Meet and Greet – With the help of current Surrey students, we will meet you at either Heathrow or Gatwick airports on selected days and help you travel to the campus • Orientation Programme – Welcome talk, workshops, welcome reception & dinner and trips to local places of interest 22 November 2020 10
A Beautiful Place to Live 22 November 2020 11
Accommodation All international students are guaranteed accommodation for the first year of study*. • 50% of our rooms have en-suite shower and toilet facilities; • Students share a kitchen-dining room, close to bedrooms; • Unlimited free broadband a telephone service with cheap external calls and free internal calls in all rooms; • All residences are non smoking; • Belongings insurance is provided at no additional charge. * Subject to terms and conditions * Deadlines apply 22 November 2020 12
University Accommodation 2016 entry Standard Room £ 69 (shared / Hazel Farm) £ 87 - £ 99. 50 Campus En-Suite Room £ 132 Manor Park / Campus Enhanced Room £ 160 Manor Park / Campus All prices stated per week, rent includes free unlimited broadband, all utilities, and insurance (students’ belongings are insured up to value of £ 4000, plus laptop to the value of £ 2000). Apply online at www. surrey. ac. uk/accommodation 13
Living Costs General living costs: around £ 900 per month including accommodation 22 November 2020 14
Surrey Sports Park • 50 m, eight-lane swimming pool • 120 -station health and fitness centre • Indoor climbing centre, including 12 m walls • 3 multi-purpose halls for badminton, basketball and volleyball • 6 glass-backed squash courts with 2 show courts • 8 floodlit outdoor tennis courts • 3 floodlit artificial grass pitches for football and hockey • 10 football/rugby pitches • 2 cricket squares • 2 small-sided grass pitches • 2 -lane 60 m sprint track • Trim trail • 3 multi-purpose exercise studios • Spinning studio • Wet and dry changing areas • Consultation and treatment rooms • 350 -seat Starbucks and bar social area 22 November 2020 15
Surrey Sports Park 22 November 2020 16
Surrey Sports Park 22 November 2020 17
Student experiences Check out our student blogs – blogs. surrey. ac. uk 18
Any questions? international@surrey. ac. uk 22 November 2020 19
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