Master of Science [M.Sc] (Management)
Field of Study:
$33,117 /Yr
University of Surrey Master in Management (MiM) MSc is a one-year, full-time campus degree at Stag Hill, Guildford, starting in September 2027. Overseas tuition is £26,900 (INR 34.17 Lakhs), while Indian applicants normally need 55% or 60% depending on their institution.
The course builds cross-functional judgement through management, marketing, finance, digital innovation and risk before a business-focused Capstone Project. It best fits recent graduates or early-career applicants seeking broad management preparation rather than a narrow functional specialism.
- Applicants from any academic discipline can qualify, and previous business study is not required.
- Optional modules let students add leadership, global strategy, supply chain, sustainability or digital-service depth.
- Cases, simulations, collaborative projects and the Capstone Project connect management theory with organisational decisions.
Current Admission Status
Applications for the September 2027 intake are Open. International student deadline: 23 July 2027.
Indian applicants requiring a Student visa must satisfy the offer-condition and CAS milestones after applying. Surrey publishes no cutoff time, so the portal date and controls govern submission.
Also Check: University of Surrey postgraduate admissions
Surrey Master in Management Fees and Living Costs 2027
For the September 2027 full-time route, Surrey confirms overseas tuition of £26,900 (INR 34.17 Lakhs). This is the complete annual tuition for the requested one-year route, before any confirmed fee waiver.
The standard international postgraduate deposit is £3,000 (INR 3.81 Lakhs) toward tuition rather than an additional charge. Surrey places the payment deadline in the offer and may require a higher amount after compliance checks.
2027 entry context: The table separates the target full-time route from the live two-year part-time alternative because their duration and annual payment exposure differ.
| Fee item | Official amount | INR equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| September 2027 full-time overseas tuition | £26,900 | INR 34.17 Lakhs |
| International postgraduate offer deposit | £3,000 toward tuition | INR 3.81 Lakhs toward tuition |
| September 2027 part-time overseas tuition per year | £13,500 | INR 17.15 Lakhs |
All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of GBP 1 = INR 127.02 as of 23 October 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.
Source: University of Surrey 2027 programme, fee and postgraduate admissions pages.
- The £3,000 deposit (INR 3.81 Lakhs) contributes toward tuition, so adding it again would overstate the full-time course cost.
- Self-funded international students normally pay 50% after the first invoice, while the invoice controls later payment dates and balances.
- The part-time fee is payable in both years and may rise, making it unsuitable as a simple two-times annual calculation.
Also Check: University of Surrey courses and fees
Cost of Living in Guildford for Management Students
Surrey publishes weekly planning figures rather than a course-specific living allowance. The table converts those figures into monthly and annual estimates, while insurance, entertainment and society costs remain outside the total.
Campus rent usually includes bills, while private rent generally does not. The conservative total includes Surrey’s published minimum for bills, so remove that line when the selected contract covers utilities.
| Expense | Monthly (GBP) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (GBP) | Annual (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | £387.83 to £1,352.00 | INR 49,263 to INR 1.72 Lakhs | £4,654 to £16,224 | INR 5.91 Lakhs to INR 20.61 Lakhs |
| Bills when separate | From £130.00 | From INR 16,513 | From £1,560 | From INR 1.98 Lakhs |
| Food | From £173.33 | From INR 22,017 | From £2,080 | From INR 2.64 Lakhs |
| Travel | From £65.00 | From INR 8,256 | From £780 | From INR 99,076 |
| Books and stationery | From £21.67 | From INR 2,752 | From £260 | From INR 33,025 |
| Clothes | From £43.33 | From INR 5,504 | From £520 | From INR 66,050 |
| Television licence | From £17.33 | From INR 2,202 | From £208 | From INR 26,420 |
| Mobile phone | From £21.67 | From INR 2,752 | From £260 | From INR 33,025 |
| Laundry | From £21.67 | From INR 2,752 | From £260 | From INR 33,025 |
| Listed categories total | £881.83 to £1,846.00 | INR 1.12 Lakhs to INR 2.34 Lakhs | £10,582 to £22,152 | INR 13.44 Lakhs to INR 28.14 Lakhs |
The listed categories create a calculated living range of £10,582 to £22,152 (INR 13.44 Lakhs to INR 28.14 Lakhs) for one year. The upper end reflects high rent and separate bills, while the lower end still needs checking against the chosen room contract.
Adding confirmed tuition produces a calculated core budget of £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs). This excludes the Student visa, health surcharge, flights, insurance and discretionary spending.
Surrey’s living estimate and the UK visa maintenance requirement answer different questions. Use the first for spending plans and keep the government amount separately available as financial evidence.
Read More: UK living costs for international students
Key insight: Tuition plus listed living costs creates a calculated £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs) commitment. Check whether accommodation includes bills before fixing the budget.
Surrey Master in Management Admission 2027
Admission requires a UK 2:2 honours degree or a recognised international equivalent. Surrey maps this threshold to 55% or 60% in an Indian bachelor’s degree, depending on the awarding institution.
The programme accepts any academic discipline and targets graduates with up to two years of professional experience. Relevant work can support candidates below the academic threshold, but Surrey assesses that exception individually.
Academic Eligibility and Selection
The formal threshold is broad, but Surrey reviews academic achievement, the personal statement, referee assessments and relevant work. Applicants should connect their evidence to cross-functional decisions rather than submit a generic leadership claim.
| Requirement | Published standard | Indian applicant action |
|---|---|---|
| Academic qualification | UK 2:2 honours degree or recognised equivalent | Present 55% or 60% overall, depending on the Indian institution |
| Undergraduate discipline | Any academic discipline accepted | Explain how previous study supplies analytical, numerical or organisational preparation |
| Work experience exception | Relevant experience may be considered below the academic threshold | Detail responsibilities, results and duration in the statement and curriculum vitae |
| Selection evidence | Academic record, statement, referee assessment and relevant experience | Use two referees who can verify academic capacity or professional responsibility |
| Academic documents | Signed or stamped certificates and transcripts | Upload clear copies with official English translations where required |
Surrey publishes no GMAT or GRE requirement for this MSc. The application must instead show readiness for cases, simulations, group work and a business-focused Capstone Project.
- Use the statement to explain one organisational problem that developed your interest in management.
- Quantify analytical, project or team evidence so the application demonstrates capability rather than unsupported ambition.
- Address the course’s broad structure by linking prior experience to at least two functions, such as finance and marketing.
English Language Requirements
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category. Surrey also accepts current Pearson, TOEFL and Duolingo routes at the published component thresholds below.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT policy lists both scoring systems. Applicants taking the revised test must use the 1.0 to 6.0 scale without converting an older score.
Current test-scale context: These scores correspond to the course’s IELTS 6.5 level, and Surrey normally requires test results within two years before entry.
| English evidence | Published score | Validity or use |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category | Meet every component threshold |
| Pearson Test of English Academic | 67 overall with 64 in each component | Online PTE Academic is not accepted |
| TOEFL iBT, new system | 4.5 overall with Reading 4, Listening 4, Speaking 4 and Writing 4 | Use for a revised-scale result |
| TOEFL iBT, old system | 88 overall with Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 22 and Writing 19 | Use only when the score report uses the older scale |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall with 110 in each component | Share the official result with Surrey |
| India Class XII English route | 70% from CBSE or ISC, or 80% from most state boards | Surrey decides whether the specific board evidence is sufficient |
Indian applicants can use the school-English route when their board and marks satisfy Surrey’s policy. However, Surrey may request IELTS or another approved test, so applicants from excluded boards need a testing fallback.
- Choose IELTS when the Class XII board is excluded or Surrey requests recent evidence during assessment.
- Book any test early enough to submit results before the 30 July 2027 offer-condition deadline for visa applicants.
- Check every component because a strong overall result cannot compensate for a missed published minimum.
Tip for Indian students: The 55% or 60% threshold establishes eligibility, but the cross-functional curriculum demands broader evidence. Show analytical work plus a team or organisational decision.
Surrey Master in Management Application 2027
The September 2027 overseas application deadline is 23 July 2027 for both full-time and part-time routes. Surrey publishes no cutoff time, so the portal’s date and submission controls determine acceptance.
The course is open, although Surrey still labels the programme subject to validation. Applicants should therefore monitor the final validated curriculum while building their case around the published Capstone and cross-functional core.
International applicant context: The stages below apply to students requiring a visa, and Surrey publishes one September schedule for both live study modes.
| Application stage | September 2027 date | Applicant meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas application deadline | 23 July 2027 | Submit the complete online form before the portal closes |
| Offer-condition documents deadline | 30 July 2027 | Provide final academic or English evidence requested in the offer |
| CAS application deadline | 20 August 2027 | Complete the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies process |
| Latest CAS issue date | 1 September 2027 | Preserve enough time for the Student visa application |
| Course start | 20 September 2027 | Use the formal offer if Surrey gives a course-specific variation |
The seven-day gap between the application and offer-condition deadlines makes a late incomplete file risky. Submit final transcripts and English evidence with the application whenever available.
Surrey usually makes a decision within 14 working days, although peak periods or information requests can extend review. The course page publishes no standard interview, so written evidence carries the initial selection case.
Application Steps and Documents
Select Master in Management MSc, full-time study and September 2027 entry in Surrey’s online form. Complete the fee-status questionnaire, because the application is not complete until both submissions are received.
The usual document set covers academic, referee, English and identity evidence. Preparing it early protects the short interval between the overseas deadline and the offer-condition milestone.
- Upload signed or stamped degree certificates and transcripts with official English translations when required.
- Provide contact details for two referees who can assess academic ability or relevant professional responsibility.
- Connect analytical, team and project evidence to Surrey’s strategy, finance, digital innovation and risk curriculum.
- Add accepted English evidence and a passport copy because the full-time route requires Student visa preparation.
Applicants relying on relevant experience should describe responsibilities, results and duration in the statement and curriculum vitae. A task list alone does not demonstrate readiness for postgraduate management analysis.
The personal statement should also explain why a broad MiM fits better than Surrey’s specialist business degrees. Use the Capstone to identify the organisational problem you want to investigate.
Application action
Use Surrey’s postgraduate application instructions to verify each portal milestone. Submit evidence with the form instead of relying on the later offer-condition date.
Application tip: Treat 23 July 2027 as the complete-file deadline and 30 July 2027 as the final evidence milestone. Align the statement with the course’s cross-functional and applied structure.
Surrey Master in Management Scholarships 2027
The main September 2027 competition is the £5,000 International Excellence Award (INR 6.35 Lakhs). Self-funded overseas offer holders must apply before CAS allocation, with applications closing on 20 August 2027.
Applicants can instead use the automatic £2,000 Early payment discount (INR 2.54 Lakhs) by paying their deposit within 10 days of an offer. A separate 20% discount is restricted to eligible Surrey alumni.
September 2027 funding context: Each route has a different trigger and combination rule, so the highest headline value is not automatically the most usable award.
| Award | Published value | Eligibility and route | Deadline or trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Excellence Award | £5,000 fee waiver INR 6.35 Lakhs | Self-funded overseas offer holder on an eligible full-time master’s course | 20 August 2027 and before CAS allocation |
| Early payment discount | £2,000 fee waiver INR 2.54 Lakhs | Self-funded overseas student on a full-time September or February master’s course | Deposit paid through the portal within 10 days of the offer |
| Surrey graduate discount | 20% off tuition | Self-funded student with an undergraduate degree from Surrey’s Guildford campus | University identifies eligible graduates after evidence is available |
The £5,000 award (INR 6.35 Lakhs) is application-based, reviewed monthly and allocated on a first-come basis. It cannot be combined with the alumni or early-payment discounts.
The £2,000 discount (INR 2.54 Lakhs) needs no separate application, but it requires rapid deposit payment. Surrey permits this discount alongside the alumni discount when both eligibility rules are satisfied.
The 20% alumni reduction requires previous undergraduate study at Surrey’s Guildford campus. Indian applicants without that history should exclude it from their funding plan rather than treat it as general support.
- Submit the course application early enough to receive an offer before the 20 August 2027 Excellence Award deadline.
- Choose between the Excellence Award and early-payment route before paying quickly, because the fee waivers cannot be combined.
- Keep the gross £26,900 tuition (INR 34.17 Lakhs) funded until Surrey confirms an award in writing.
The GREAT Scholarship for India found on Surrey’s funding pages belongs to September 2026 entry. Excluding that closed cycle prevents an unavailable award from distorting the 2027 budget.
Read More: University of Surrey scholarships
Funding check
Verify the September 2027 Excellence Award rules after receiving an offer. Allocation must occur before CAS, making funding and visa timing interdependent.
Scholarship reality: The £5,000 award (INR 6.35 Lakhs) offers the largest general reduction, but selection is not guaranteed. Fund the gross tuition and protect the pre-CAS deadline.
Surrey Master in Management Salary 2027
The September 2027 programme remains subject to validation, and Surrey publishes no course-cohort salary, offer rate or placement rate. A course-specific payback period would therefore require unsupported earnings and is omitted.
The calculated tuition and listed living commitment is £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs). That cost must be tested against school outcomes, external market salaries and the post-study work window.
ROI for Indian Applicants
Return on investment (ROI) connects verified cost with the evidence available for career decisions. Here, the conclusion remains qualitative because Surrey publishes no graduate cohort for this programme.
- The £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs) core budget requires a loan model that assumes no scholarship.
- The 90.7% employment or further-study outcome covers Surrey Business School postgraduates, so use it as school context rather than this course’s placement probability.
- Official UK role ranges are gross market benchmarks, so compare starter pay with debt service and an India-return alternative before accepting the offer.
- The 18-month Graduate visa window follows this course, so shortlist sponsorship-capable employers before graduation and preserve an India-return plan.
Surrey identifies business development, corporate strategy, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, financial services, management consulting and operations as possible fields. This list shows curriculum relevance, but it does not establish hiring volume.
The programme specification confirms no Professional Training Year or separate placement. Applicants must therefore use simulations, practitioner sessions and the Capstone Project to produce evidence for interviews.
Evidence scope: The table separates unavailable course outcomes, a Surrey Business School postgraduate outcome and official UK labour-market benchmarks.
| Evidence scope | Published evidence | INR equivalent or interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Master in Management MSc cohort | Programme remains subject to validation | No course salary, offer rate or placement rate is published |
| Surrey Business School postgraduates | 90.7% in employment or further study, Graduate Outcomes 2025 | School-level outcome, not this course cohort |
| UK management consultant market benchmark | £27,000 starter to £60,000 experienced | INR 34.30 Lakhs to INR 76.21 Lakhs |
| UK business development manager benchmark | £28,000 starter to £80,000 experienced | INR 35.57 Lakhs to INR 1.02 Crore |
Source: University of Surrey course and school evidence, plus the official UK management consultant profile for external market pay.
The school outcome combines employment and further study, while salary bands span starter to experienced workers. Neither measure predicts what an international graduate from this new MSc will earn.
Applicants should shape the Capstone around a target role’s evidence needs. A consulting applicant needs problem structuring and recommendations, while an operations applicant needs measurable process or risk analysis.
Take-home pay varies with tax code, pension contributions, location and gross salary. Test a real offer with the UK income tax estimator before setting loan repayments.
Read More: UK post-study work options
ROI reality: Surrey publishes no course-cohort salary, so market ranges cannot prove repayment. Stress-test £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs) against starter pay and an India-return scenario.
UK Visa for Surrey Master in Management Students 2027
Indian full-time students need a UK Student visa after Surrey issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. The visa fee is £558 (INR 70,877), while the Immigration Health Surcharge is £776 yearly (INR 98,568). For applications under the announced 2027 rule, outside-London maintenance evidence is £1,203 monthly (INR 1.53 Lakhs) for nine months, totalling £10,827 (INR 13.75 Lakhs). Degree-level permission can allow 20 weekly work hours during term, subject to individual visa conditions.
- The Graduate visa lasts 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027 and costs £937 (INR 1.19 Lakhs), plus £1,035 yearly IHS (INR 1.31 Lakhs).
- The Skilled Worker route generally requires £41,700 yearly (INR 52.97 Lakhs) or the higher occupation rate, so Graduate permission is not sponsorship.
- A qualifying sponsored route can normally lead to settlement after five years, but Graduate visa time does not itself create that route.
- Taught master’s students normally cannot bring dependants, except where government sponsorship or another published exception applies.
Check Out: UK Student visa requirements
Visa reality: Visa maintenance sits outside Surrey’s living estimate, and the Graduate route lasts 18 months. Target sponsored roles early because the usual salary threshold is £41,700 (INR 52.97 Lakhs).
Surrey Master in Management Ranking 2027
ShanghaiRanking places Surrey in the 51 to 75 global band for Management in its 2026 subject edition. Business Administration sits in the 76 to 100 band in that edition.
Times Higher Education ranks Surrey 14th in the UK and 100th globally for Business and Economics in 2026. These measures cover disciplines, not the new Master in Management MSc.
Ranking scope: The table reports the 2026 editions cited on Surrey’s course page and keeps research rankings separate from programme outcomes.
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Subject scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects | 2026 | 51 to 75 globally | Management |
| ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects | 2026 | 76 to 100 globally | Business Administration |
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject | 2026 | 14th in the UK and 100th globally | Business and Economics |
The Management band is the closest academic signal because the curriculum combines organisational functions with strategy and a Capstone. However, ranking does not establish teaching fit, graduate pay or placement probability.
The absence of a placement route makes curriculum evidence more important than rank alone. Applicants should inspect optional modules and decide whether the Capstone can support their intended role.
Honest take: The 51 to 75 Management band supports Surrey’s research context, not an employment promise. Use the Capstone design and verified budget as stronger enrolment tests.
Surrey’s Master in Management fits recent graduates seeking cross-functional business preparation through cases, simulations and a final Capstone. Its optional modules allow some role alignment without becoming a narrow specialist degree. The tradeoff is a £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs) core budget without course-cohort employment evidence. Submit a complete file before 23 July 2027, then protect the pre-CAS scholarship decision.
University of Surrey Master in Management MSc FAQs
Ques. Who should choose Surrey Master in Management instead of a specialist MSc?
Ans. Choose the MiM for broad preparation across people, marketing, finance, digital innovation and risk. A specialist MSc fits better when the target role already requires deeper functional training.
Ques. Can an Indian applicant enter Surrey Master in Management without business study or full-time experience?
Ans. Yes, because Surrey accepts any academic discipline and designs the course for graduates with up to two years of experience. Indian applicants normally need 55% or 60% overall.
Ques. How should an Indian student fund Surrey Master in Management?
Ans. Start with the calculated £37,482 to £49,052 (INR 47.61 Lakhs to INR 62.31 Lakhs) core budget and assume no award. Compare the non-combinable £5,000 Excellence Award (INR 6.35 Lakhs) and £2,000 early-payment discount (INR 2.54 Lakhs) after receiving an offer.
Ques. When should an Indian applicant submit if English evidence is pending?
Ans. Submit before 23 July 2027 with available academic evidence, then satisfy any stated offer conditions by 30 July 2027. An earlier application leaves more time for review, funding and CAS steps.
Ques. Does Surrey Master in Management offer a reliable UK return on investment?
Ans. A reliable payback cannot be calculated because Surrey publishes no course-specific graduate cohort. The 18-month Graduate visa provides job-search time, but sponsorship still requires an eligible role and salary.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $33117 (GBP 24900) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $9806 (GBP 7373) |
| Grocery Expenses | $2394 (GBP 1800) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $33117 (GBP 24900) |
| 2023 | $29260 (GBP 22000) |
| 2022 | $27664 (GBP 20800) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Document Submission Deadline For Feburary 2026 Intake | |
| Submission of CAS Application For Feburary 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For Feburary 2026 Intake | |
| Course Start Date For Feburary 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake | |
| Document Submission Deadline For September 2026 Intake | |
| Submission of CAS Application For September 2026 Intake | |
| Course Start Date For September 2026 Intake | |
Reviews
17 Reviews Found
Likes
- The Faculty is super helpful and friendly. I have a LinkedIn post on the University of Surrey faculty. It would be good to check for aspiring MIM students. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rainadas_hiya-everyone-im-an-international-student-activity-7215768856122851328-liFb?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_ios
- Ofc, love the campus. Very big and lovely campus within nature.
- Great location and perfect for international exposure. My MIM course had students from all over the world.
Dislikes
- Although I’m quite satisfied with the degree- however the MIM degree module can be basic for some people.
- The university could have helped more with finding placements. (However, this is something which is similar to other universities in the UK)
I chose it because of the great reputation of Surrey Business School. Location- near London! Practical modules like consulting and capstone. Overall experience is superb!


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| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
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| International Excellence Award: Postgraduate September 2025 entry | £5,000 | Be an International Student, Hold to study a full time masters programme, Be self funded |
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