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University of Surrey (UNIS)

-, GU2 5XH GUILDFORD, United Kingdom
3.48 / 5 based on 84 reviews.
Description:
The University of Surrey is one of the UK's leading professional, scientific and technological universities with a world class research profile and a reputation for excellence in teaching and learning. With its strong entrepreneurial focus, the University is developing a leading role in innovation and wealth creation in the South East of England.


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International Partners
Programmes
Accreditations
72% of students recommend
84 reviews
Housing
3.3/5
 All experiences (84)
Student life
3.4/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
3.7/5
 4 stars (12)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (48)
Expenses
2.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.1/5
 1 star (6)
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gcatillon, Belgium

84 reviews of University of Surrey

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HOUSING    
by gcatillon, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Management Science, Independent
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Easier to meet the other students
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Stefania, Università degli Studi di Messina, Messina, Italy
Translation/ Interpretation, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
by Ramakrishnan, University of Madras, Madras, India
Engineering, Mechanical, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Natalie, Ethniko Kai Kapodistrioako Panepistimio Athinon, Athens, Greece
Performing Arts, Independent
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before:
My level after:
Personal comments:
No problem in communication, language skills improved and vocabulary was enriched
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EXPENSES    
by Stefania, Università degli Studi di Messina, Messina, Italy
Translation/ Interpretation, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
university and municipality
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by lijialu, Tian textile engineering, Tian jin, China
Tourism, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Hospitality of the local people.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is a good university in general, but some facilities and services are not adequate, such as reference book.



FINAL COMMENTS

You must bring you umbrella. Have enough money. And study hard.
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