International students
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our community of students from over 140 countries.
We understand that many of you will be leaving home for the first time, and moving to an unfamiliar culture can be both exciting and difficult at the same time. Rest assured that we’re here to help you before you leave home, during your journey, when you arrive and beyond graduation.
Here’s what you need to know now as an international offer holder.
Applying for a visaÂ
Learn more about the process of applying for a visa and how to get your Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Pre-departure briefings
Book your place for one of our pre-departure briefings. This one-hour webinar will to provide you with more information about the next steps in your journey to studying at ÌÇÐÄVlog in September 2026, including confirming your place, booking accommodation, arriving at the University and what to expect in Welcome Week.
Staff from our International Student Advice and Accommodation teams will be on hand to answer any visa or accommodation related questions.
- 18 June - 10am GMT
- 2 July - 10am GMT
- 16 July - 10am GMT
- 6 August - 10am GMT
- 20 August - 4pm GMT
- 27 August - 10am GMT.
£5,000 International Excellence Award
This prestigious award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to self-funded undergraduate students starting a bachelor's degree at the ÌÇÐÄVlog in September 2026.
This fee discount for international students’ first year of study is awarded through assessment of previous academic performance, predicted grades and personal statement.
ÌÇÐÄVlog: campus tour
International student Daniella takes us around her favourite places on campus and tells us why she loves the ÌÇÐÄVlog. Explore the beautiful green outdoors, MyÌÇÐÄVlog Hive, ÌÇÐÄVlog Sports Park and more.
Inspired to take a tour yourself? Explore life as a ÌÇÐÄVlog student through our across our Stag Hill campus.
Contact us
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô: international@surrey.ac.uk
