University of Surrey Accommodation 2024

Guildford, EnglandLocation

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8.3/10

17 reviews

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University of Surrey offers various safe and inclusive accommodation options to international students hailing from different countries of the world. There are both catered and self catered accommodation options available to the students. Undergraduate and postgraduate Accommodation are fully separate at the University of Surrey.

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University of Surrey Accommodation: Students' Opinion

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The university offers a range of on-campus accommodations with six different pricing bands, costing between GBP 85 to 200 per week. Lower bands require sharing bathrooms with 1-3 people, while the higher bands provide en-suite rooms. All options include personal rooms and shared kitchens. Prices range from 450 to 1200 pounds per month, depending on the accommodation type. On-campus housing is noted to be more affordable than off-campus private options in Guildford.

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17 Reviews Found

Sooraj Biju

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2023 )M.Sc Artificial IntelligenceJuly 13, 2026

8.3 /10

My Master's experience at the University of Surrey

Likes

Community is diverse and there always new you'll find and get to explore.
Facilities, lab facilities are nice, they had top of the line GPUs for training models
Safety was never a concern, did not have a single incident where I question my safety

Dislikes

Course can be found intense for beginners
Some modules could be more hands on than just theory
High living cost in Guildford

Accommodation

Off Campus

I chose off-campus accommodation. I found them on the university portal, there was no challenge in finding one. There are accommodations near the university building, like Band A or B. These were quite old, They have another set of building 10 mins walk away. These are newer and offer studio room and also ensuite rooms. I went with these, but I had to walk 10 to 15 mins everyday for lectures and labs.
They also support private companies like Scape for student accommodation. These places are expensive but very modern.

I chose off-campus accommodation. I found them on the university portal, there was no challenge in finding one. There are accommodations near the university building, like Band A or B. These were quite old, They have another set of building 10 mins walk away. These are newer and offer studio room and also ensuite rooms. I went with these, but I had to walk 10 to 15 mins everyday for lectures and labs.
They also support private companies like Scape for student accommodation. These places are expensive but very modern.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Raj

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2021 )M.Sc Information SecurityFebruary 5, 2026

9.3 /10

My Master's at Uni of Surrey review

Likes

My experience at the university has been great.
The cybersec department at the university is very good.
You get good practical as well as theoretical knowledge.

Dislikes

More focus on theoretical knowledge
The good accommodation is a bit expensive.
While the cheaper accommodations are not that great.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I had opted for student accommodation. It was just absolutely amazing. I felt like living in a five-star hotel for a year. My flatmates were all so friendly and awesome. I had applied for the accommodation on the university website itself, and I had chosen Band D (Ensuite) as my preferred accommodation.
I got my room assigned at the Manor Park Campus, which was beautiful and the exact location I wanted to live in. All the facilities, like laundry, game room, sports complex, kitchen, and everything was included at the Manor Park accommodations. Just that it was a 15min walk from the main stag hill campus. But even that wasn't a problem since the local stagecoach buses used to go from Manor Park to Stag Hill and even beyond to the town centre. My living experience was just perfect and memorable.

I had opted for student accommodation. It was just absolutely amazing. I felt like living in a five-star hotel for a year. My flatmates were all so friendly and awesome. I had applied for the accommodation on the university website itself, and I had chosen Band D (Ensuite) as my preferred accommodation.
I got my room assigned at the Manor Park Campus, which was beautiful and the exact location I wanted to live in. All the facilities, like laundry, game room, sports complex, kitchen, and everything was included at the Manor Park accommodations. Just that it was a 15min walk from the main stag hill campus. But even that wasn't a problem since the local stagecoach buses used to go from Manor Park to Stag Hill and even beyond to the town centre. My living experience was just perfect and memorable.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Nitish Shrimal

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2021 )Masters in Satellite Communication EngineeringFebruary 3, 2026

8.3 /10

How I navigated life at Surrey

Likes

Course content
Student engagement
Multi cultural

Accommodation

Off Campus

Excellent accommodation

Excellent accommodation

academic: 10/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Neha Dinkar Desai

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2025 )M.Sc Strategic MarketingDecember 22, 2025

8.7 /10

My Master's at University of Surrey Experience

Likes

The student community in the college is diverse and inclusive.
There are multiple study spaces available across campus for students to work individually as well as in a group.
Student Union is present to handle all student queries, with dedicated departments for different concerns. The student union is appointed by the student with election held on campus.

Dislikes

The College is located in the outskirts of London which makes the accommodation cost comparatively low.
College ensuite accommodation is a little expensive with prices comparable to London accommodation.
There is no in-house student grocery store that offers student discounts; there is on-campus Co-op store which has the same pricing as regular Co-op branches.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I chose to live on campus because it provided convenience, security, and quick access to university resources. Compared to external searches on sites like Zoopla, Rightmove, Facebook groups, or student accommodation sites, I got my room through the University of Surrey's official housing page, which made the process simple. As could be expected for ensuite university housing, the monthly fee was somewhat expensive, but the price included amenities like Wi-Fi, kitchen, heating, electricity, maintenance assistance, laundry access, and close proximity to the library and other campus buildings.
There are only a handful of desired room types, and that was one of the biggest obstacles because rooms fill up rapidly, and it was occasionally difficult to make a decision when comparing costs with off-campus options. I would advise future students to apply early, carefully compare all room types, and look into backup options from reputable student housing organisations as well as university housing. In my opinion, staying on campus as they are comparatively affordable than other options.
The majority of Indian students typically prefer to stay either on campus or in adjacent locations like Manor Park, Ash Grove, or Guildford town centre, depending on availability and expense. My accommodation was within a short walk from the college (approximately 1 minute), which saved a lot of traveling time.

I chose to live on campus because it provided convenience, security, and quick access to university resources. Compared to external searches on sites like Zoopla, Rightmove, Facebook groups, or student accommodation sites, I got my room through the University of Surrey's official housing page, which made the process simple. As could be expected for ensuite university housing, the monthly fee was somewhat expensive, but the price included amenities like Wi-Fi, kitchen, heating, electricity, maintenance assistance, laundry access, and close proximity to the library and other campus buildings.
There are only a handful of desired room types, and that was one of the biggest obstacles because rooms fill up rapidly, and it was occasionally difficult to make a decision when comparing costs with off-campus options. I would advise future students to apply early, carefully compare all room types, and look into backup options from reputable student housing organisations as well as university housing. In my opinion, staying on campus as they are comparatively affordable than other options.
The majority of Indian students typically prefer to stay either on campus or in adjacent locations like Manor Park, Ash Grove, or Guildford town centre, depending on availability and expense. My accommodation was within a short walk from the college (approximately 1 minute), which saved a lot of traveling time.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 2/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Tathagata Ganguly

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2019 )Ph.D MediaNovember 13, 2025

8.7 /10

The Bangor experience!

Likes

Academic course content, easy to reach faculty and staff members, extracurricular activities, clubs and societies

Dislikes

Not anything specific to the University, but mainly related to finances (living costs, high grocery prices etc)

Accommodation

Off Campus

I lived in private accommodation throughout my PhD and found them using Bangor Student Pad and friends who lived there before. The monthly rent, including all bills, can range from £350 for a room in a shared house to over £700 for studio flats.

I lived in private accommodation throughout my PhD and found them using Bangor Student Pad and friends who lived there before. The monthly rent, including all bills, can range from £350 for a room in a shared house to over £700 for studio flats.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Shaunit Borde

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2024 )M.Sc International Business ManagementOctober 15, 2025

9.3 /10

University of Surrey review

Likes

The diversity of students and staff
Campus
Accommodation

Dislikes

Not enough extra curriculars for introverts
Barrier between local and international students
Very expensive on campus grocery store

Accommodation

Off Campus

Accommodation is allotted by the university. Rent was 800 pounds per month for an en suite room.

Accommodation is allotted by the university. Rent was 800 pounds per month for an en suite room.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Rutwik Shete

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Artificial IntelligenceOctober 6, 2025

9.3 /10

University Of Surrey Review

Likes

Professors were amazing and the best was the infrastructure for AI .
The kind of GPUs that were at students disposal were great .

Accommodation

Off Campus

660 pounds was my room cost; it was an en ensuite on campus and it was a flat with 6 rooms all ensuite and a shared kitchen.

660 pounds was my room cost; it was an en ensuite on campus and it was a flat with 6 rooms all ensuite and a shared kitchen.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Deep Das

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2024 )M.Sc Accounting and FinanceJune 20, 2025

7.7 /10

My Master's at University of Surrey Experience

Likes

The culture of submitting assignments
The culture of grouping up people and got to learn how to work with a team
More practical approaches when it comes to classroom lectures via providing with real time scenarios rather than textbook questions

Dislikes

Less hours of lectures
Provided classes of stata and database instead of python and R which are more influential in the market right now
Accommodation prices are increasing every year.

Accommodation

Off Campus

It was on-campus accommodation. I found it on their website only and it was cheaper than private. The monthly rent was 450 pounds. We got a personal room and shared a bathroom and kitchen. I would say for my university.
On-campus accommodation was cheaper than private but in London it’s the opposite. So I would say it is reliable as well, but in private you might face some fraud sometimes

It was on-campus accommodation. I found it on their website only and it was cheaper than private. The monthly rent was 450 pounds. We got a personal room and shared a bathroom and kitchen. I would say for my university.
On-campus accommodation was cheaper than private but in London it’s the opposite. So I would say it is reliable as well, but in private you might face some fraud sometimes

academic: 8/10

faculty: 6/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Siddesh Vilas Pawar

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2025 )Masters in CybersecurityJune 11, 2025

7.7 /10

Realistic truth : University of surrey !

Likes

Facility , Assignment/course work .
Dissertation assistance and research driven mindset approach

Accommodation

Off Campus

500 to 600 per month but outside it is expensive as Guildford is rich. There are various options too one who wants luxury can choose band D university accommodations can be around 800+

500 to 600 per month but outside it is expensive as Guildford is rich. There are various options too one who wants luxury can choose band D university accommodations can be around 800+

academic: 6/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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SANAL THANNIKOTTU MEPARAMBATH

University of Surrey( Enrolled 2024 )IELTS Score : 7M.Sc International Business ManagementFebruary 24, 2025

7.5 /10

A journey of growth and opportunities: university of Surrey

Likes

The outstanding mental health and wellbeing care
Green spaces like pewely valley , stoke park, millmead lock, The mount
Student friendly space like The nest, Dot, surrey hive

Dislikes

Cost of living in the Guildford area is too high comparing to the other areas
Limited nigh life options like pubs and parties
The campus food options are diverse but not that much affordable

The university of Surrey is ranked high for the employability rankings and many students secure a full time position after few months of graduating. The salary range for a full-time position is from 20000 to 40000.
Students typically find jobs through personal efforts by using websites like LinkedIn, indeed and university career websites.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 5/10

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