Earn money
You may wish to undertake part-time employment during term time to offset day-to-day expenses. The University can help support you find work in a number of ways.
How to find work
We can help support you find work through our Employability and Careers Centre as well as the Unitemps employment agency.
You can also attend one of our Part-Time Work Fairs, which take place every September or October and will be where you can meet lots of local employers who are looking for employees.
Cost of living support
We know that your financial challenges are greater than ever this year. Rising costs of bills, food and transport are affecting us all.
If you are looking for part-time work to support your increasing costs, we recommend having a look at our let's talk finance hub for advice, support and information about what the University and the Students' Union is doing to help you save money.
International students
As an international student there are restrictions on the number of hours you are allowed to work, as outlined by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). Find out more on the UKCISA website.
How to balance study with a job
Read The Complete University Guide's advice on how to balance study with a part-time job.
Student ambassadors
The Student Ambassador Scheme supports UK/EU student recruitment and marketing, international student recruitment and widening participation and outreach.
The student ambassador role is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students and is paid and designed to fit flexibly around your academic studies. You may find yourself representing the University at on-campus events, such as applicant days and campus tours or at off-campus events such as higher education fairs and school presentations.
Self-employment and Student Enterprise
Want to try your hand at entrepreneurship or develop your business skills further? The Student Enterprise team offers a range of activities and initiatives. They can advise on sources of funding your business idea or highlight the opportunities available to give running a business a go, often as part of a team in a national competition. The Enterprise Centre and studio offer office and retail space for running new businesses.
Volunteering
If you have not worked before and wish to build up experience, ask our Employability and Careers service about volunteering.
The University of Surrey Students' Union also offers several volunteering opportunities including both internally and also externally, working within the local community.