Natural landmarks · South East England
University of Surrey
In or near Farncombe.
University of Surrey — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University of Surrey is a university located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The University of Surrey is a higher education institution known for its strong focus on research and student satisfaction. Visitors can explore various academic programs, attend open days, and engage with the university's vibrant community.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University of Surrey is located in London. It is a public research university known for its emphasis on employability and its strong industry links. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines.
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Background
History
campus, including its Great Hall]] The University of Surrey was preceded by the Battersea Polytechnic Institute which was founded in 1891 and admitted its first students in 1894. Its aim was to provide greater access to further and higher education for Londoners, including some of the city's "poorer inhabitants". In 1901, evening classes provided instruction in subjects such as Mechanical Engineering and Building, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and other trades, Physics and Natural Science, Maths, Languages, Commercial subjects, Music and special classes for women including Domestic Economy subjects. Day classes consisted of Art, Science, Women's Subjects and Gymnastics, and classes were…
Architecture
<gallery class="center" widths="175"> Surrey Sports Park.jpg|Surrey Sports Park, opened in 2010 to replace the former university sport facilities. UniSSoM.jpg|The School of Management Building with the statue of Alan Turing in the middle distance. UniSManorPark.jpg|Student accommodation has been developed at Manor Park. Universität Surrey.jpg|Guildford Cathedral overlooks Stag Hill campus. </gallery>
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- Coordinates
- 51.2431, -0.5894
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU2 7JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Phone
- 0800 052 2248
- Established
- 1966
- Nearest railway station
- Guildford — 0.9 km
- Official site
- surrey.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q546976 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Surrey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Surrey?
- University of Surrey is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU2 7JQ), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- What is University of Surrey?
- University of Surrey — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University of Surrey?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU2 7JQ.
- When was University of Surrey built?
- Built or established in 1966.
- Is University of Surrey a protected site?
- Yes — University of Surrey is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University of Surrey free to visit?
- Yes, University of Surrey is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Surrey?
- The nearest railway station is Guildford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU2 7JQ.