The University of Surrey is at 274th position among world universities by QS World University Rankings. The University of Surrey consistently delivers outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students and hence was awarded the Gold standard in Teaching Excellence Framework. The courses are designed in such a way as to prepare students for the workforce and 94% of graduates are in employment after six months of graduation. In the past five years, more than 2,300 partner organisations worked with the University to give students valuable work placements in the UK and abroad. With students from more than 140 nationalities, the University is very culturally diverse.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020 has rated the University at 8th position for Hospitality and Leisure Management. While the ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019 has placed the University at 6th position for Hospitality and Tourism Management. Courses are offered in subject areas such as: Accounting, Biosciences and medicine, Business, Chemical and process engineering, Civil and environmental engineering, Computer science, Criminology, Economics, Electrical and electronic engineering, English literature, Environment and sustainability, Film production, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing and Midwifery, Hospitality, Languages, Translation and Interpreting, Law, Mechanical engineering, Music, Politics and international relations, Psychology, Sports, Theatre, Veterinary medicine.