Study abroad
Find out if you are eligible to study abroad, where you can go and when you are able to go on your exchange.
What is a study exchange?
A study exchange is when Surrey students study at one of our partner universities for one or two semesters (depending on their degree programme) and in exchange, students from our partner universities can come and study at Surrey.
You will study modules offered at the partner institution in English (unless you are a languages student) and earn credits which will count towards your degree. Grades earned while abroad will not be used to calculate your degree classification. Module results from your host institution will be recorded by Surrey on a pass/fail basis and the experience will be noted on your HEAR (transcript).
Student experiences
Read our student blogs, listen to our Explore More podcast and follow @SurreyAbroad on Instagram to hear from our students!
Damian, BSc (Hons) International Business Management
Study exchange at Nanyang Technological University
“My semester abroad in Singapore was a transformative experience that broadened my horizons, challenged my assumptions and helped me grow as a person. I returned home with a newfound appreciation for the richness and diversity of the world and a deep gratitude for the opportunity to study and learn in one of the most exciting and dynamic cities on the planet.”
Keziah, BSc Computer Science
Study Exchange at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
“HK changed my perspective on a lot of things as I interacted with different people. You learn without even trying. You grow and become a better you.
I realised how big the world is and how much it has to offer me. I started focusing on what matters and stopped being disappointed by little failures here and there. This is probably the best thing living abroad has done for me.”
Eligibility
You can study abroad if you are a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Surrey or on a 15-month masters programme with Study Abroad. You need to be able to cover the cost of your study abroad including travel, living expenses, accommodation, and visa documentation.
You need the support of your department, to pass all modules at first attempt in the year of application and you need to be in good academic standing:
- Students going abroad during their second year must have a minimum 65% grade average upon application.
- Students going abroad during their PTY or masters must have a minimum 60% grade average (some course requirements may be higher) upon application.
When you can study abroad
Find out how long you can study abroad for and when you are able to do this.
Where you can study abroad
Find out where you can study abroad using our search tool. Locations of our partner universities include Australia, South Korea and Hong Kong.
Next steps
- See Surrey Abroad for guidance on financial support available, what to research and the application process
- Meet with your Academic Exchange Coordinator
- Attend our events and chat to students who have been abroad
- Follow @SurreyAbroad on Instagram.
Apply by 23:59pm Tuesday 4 February 2025 for AY25/26.
Pre-departure
All current students can access Surrey Abroad, where you will find information on academic requirements, travel, accommodation, health and safety, wellbeing and cultural preparation.
Privacy statement
Any data provided as part of your application will be treated confidentially and will be used by members of the University to record and process your application and stay at the partner institution. The data is available to appropriate University staff, as detailed in our privacy notice. Guidance on general university data protection and privacy notices can be found our data protection pages.