What Universities Are There in Guildford?

University of Surrey – The University of Surrey is extremely easy to get to from your exquisite student accommodation in Guildford. The campus is just a short walk away from the compact town centre, making Guildford a very easy and pleasant town to get around as a student, whether you wish to walk everywhere, cycle around town and to and from university, or make use of the excellent local public transport links. The University has an exceptional level of teaching standards, with a programme of practical learning alongside it that aims to inspire students and provide them with the building blocks to make a successful career in their chosen field.The library and learning centre is set in the heart of the campus and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist students in fulfilling their potential. There are countless learning spaces, social study areas and silent rooms to help with this. To help with future professional development, the university offers the SPLASH service (Student Personal Learning and Study Hub). This provides expert advice and guidance in the form of workshops, drop-in sessions, and one-on-one help with everything from revision and research, to writing CVs and preparing for all types of employment. Pathfinder is an online programme that works well alongside this to students find the right advice and pathway for the future. The in-house recruitment agency UniTemps helps students and new graduates to find employment in the local area, as well as within the university itself.The Students’ Union (USSU) is run by an enthusiastic team of elected student officers, as in all other Students’ Unions. There are different areas of the SU to be aware of as a new student at the University of Surrey. As you make your way into the SU from your comfortable Guildford student accommodation you’ll find that there is help for all manner of student concerns or ideas – support for help in your personal and university life. There is a huge collection of student societies and groups to become involved in (there are over 120 student societies in the Students’ Union at the University of Surrey – from board games to acting, to sports clubs and everything else in between). On top of that, there is a huge focus on the local community, building bridges with the local population and providing volunteering opportunities for students in and around the town.
University for the Creative Arts – The University for the Creative Arts Farnham Campus is just a short 20-minute drive from your luxury student accommodation. You can also take the bus from central Guildford, or the train which takes around 40-minutes, making the commute super easy and hassle free. Our luxury accommodation is less than a 30-minute drive to the UCA Epsom campus too, with a range of courses on offer from music marketing to graphics. Oscar winning filmmakers, television presenters and celebrity jewellers are just some of the high-profile graduates from this university, one of the many reasons why it’s so prestigious!Collaboration between courses is encouraged at this university, with fine artists studying with fashion designers and architects all benefiting from exposure to a range of different studies. With state-of-the-art facilities and inspirational staff, studying here is a truly wonderful experience that opens so many doors.You can choose from a vast range of different creative courses, from animation, computing & games to fashion & textiles, the world is your oyster! At UCA, you’ll be surrounded by people with the same passion as you, with plenty of opportunity to immerse yourself in finding your own style and creativity.With over 2,000 students, UCA Farnham is home to James Hockey and Foyer Galleries. There’s several research centres based on campus too, including the Centre for Sustainable Design and the Crafts Study Centre. Did you know? Students before and after graduating here have completed work with big names like Harry Potter and Corpse Bride!The Students’ Union have plenty of societies to get involved with, as well as regular events, guidance and advice for students. If you’re a fresher, you can sign up for notifications and enjoy fun activities guaranteed to help you make new friends at university!

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