The University of Surrey: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at The University of Surrey. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
The University of Surrey enrolled 3,315 international students in 2024/25, making up 20.2% of the student body (down 31.4% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,070 | 14,300 | 28.5% |
| 2015/16 | 4,350 | 15,050 | 28.9% |
| 2016/17 | 4,480 | 16,065 | 27.9% |
| 2017/18 | 4,935 | 16,945 | 29.1% |
| 2018/19 | 4,890 | 16,815 | 29.1% |
| 2019/20 | 4,835 | 16,990 | 28.5% |
| 2020/21 | 4,255 | 16,565 | 25.7% |
| 2021/22 | 3,910 | 15,575 | 25.1% |
| 2022/23 | 4,030 | 15,645 | 25.8% |
| 2023/24 | 3,915 | 16,315 | 24% |
| 2024/25 | 3,315 | 16,430 | 20.2% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 830 | +592% |
| China | 275 | -55% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 180 | -51% |
| Saudi Arabia | 170 | +113% |
| United Arab Emirates | 105 | +91% |
| Nigeria | 100 | -57% |
Want to know what The University of Surrey graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at The University of Surrey.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does The University of Surrey have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows The University of Surrey enrolled 3,315 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of The University of Surrey's students are international?
International students made up 20.2% of the student body at The University of Surrey in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at The University of Surrey growing?
International enrolment at The University of Surrey has fallen by 31.4% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of The University of Surrey's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at The University of Surrey, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from The University of Surrey work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including The University of Surrey, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.