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Study in Guildford

Situated about 30 miles outside London, Guildford is set in picturesque countryside and is home to the University of Surrey.

University of Surrey

The University of Surrey's main campus in Guildford is beautiful and green and the university prides itself on its research and strong partnerships with institutions and businesses. Their reputation for teaching has been recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Nearly 17,000 students are enrolled at the University of Surrey.

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Guildford Student Life

With plenty of green spaces around, and a rich history to explore, students living in Guildford can enjoy blending their academic learning with cultural and social experiences, whilst being only 30 minutes from London on a train.

Cost of Living

Accommodation

Student accommodation costs range from £72 - £376 per week; the average is £210 per week.

Compare the average elsewhere: Manchester: £171/week, Reading: £201/week, London: £287/week.

(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)

The average price for:

A cheap meal at a restaurant: £10

A pint of beer: £4.55

A regular takeout coffee: £2.84

1L of milk: £0.89

A loaf of white bread: £0.93

Living costs in Guildford are about 7% higher than in Birmingham, about the same as Edinburgh and 16% lower than London.

(Source: Numbeo)

Nights Out

If you’re looking for a night out but don’t want to head off campus, Rubix on Stag Hill campus is the Students’ Union nightclub which has student nights on most Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Guildford town centre has its fair share of bars and pubs too! The nightclubs Casino, Bar Thirteen and Popworld host various student nights on Mondays and Wednesdays with discounted or free entry.

Eating Out

Shopping

The Friary Centre is a large indoor shopping centre about 20 minutes walk from campus. You’ll find popular high street stores there alongside cafes and restaurants.

Guildford High Street is also worth exploring, with its independent and designer boutiques as well as all the usual chain stores.

You’ll find some of the big supermarkets in Guildford as well as a small array of shops stocking Asian, Polish, South African and Chinese food.

Top 5 Student Pubs

The Drummond

Located really close to Stag Hill campus, The Drummond is a popular hangout spot for students. It features a heated outdoor area, serves good pub grub and occasionally hosts live music nights. They do mean Sunday roasts but don’t forget to book!

The Star Inn

A charming 16th century pub with a historic, cosy feel, Star Inn is renowned for serving up a great atmosphere alongside its selection of cask ales and traditional pub food. They also host live music and comedy nights in a function room at the back.

The White House

Situated on the banks of the River Wey and featuring a river terrace, The White House is deceptively large and serves traditional British food, has a friendly atmosphere and a wide selection of ales and beers. A perfect spot to sip a drink on a warm summer’s afternoon.

The King’s Head

A 15th century pub with a traditional menu and a large outdoor seating area. It has a good variety of ales and gins and an outdoor area but does get a bit busy on weekend nights. Perhaps you could pop along and discover for yourself if it’s the most haunted pub in the town!

The Britannia

Another riverside watering hole to feature in our short list! The Britannia serves a good selection of beers as well as non-alcoholic drinks. On the inside, it’s open and airy with lots of leather sofas and different places to sit. We’ve heard their burgers are good too.

Top 10 Guildford Accommodation

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After being told there were no more spaces on campus as a final year student, Bankside was an alternative option for me but I've loved living here! Ev...

4.51 /5

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Unilife Riverside House 4.51 /5

So far my experience here has been really positive. Having seen other accommodations around Guildford I was so relieved to find this. The fact that it...

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Guilden Village 4.42 /5

Living at Guilden Village has been an incredible experience, truly becoming a home away from home. From the moment I arrived, the team—Harvey, Sarah, ...

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The Bridge 4.18 /5

Great place to stay. Olivia the receptionist is lovely and location of the accommodation is perfect. Local to everything I need and 1 second walk to m...

3.93 /5

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Stag Hill Court 3.93 /5

Rooms are so good and communal area maintenance is amazing. Stag hill court is the nearest accommodation to uni, so that we can access every facilitie...

3.9 /5

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Manor Park 3.9 /5

The accommodation are of best quality and very spacious. In Manor park you as well very close to the Surrey Sports Park and there are many social bloc...

3.64 /5

(31 reviews)

Surrey Court 3.64 /5

my flatmates were the best, there’s no sofa or enough chairs for everyone in the kitchen - you get to know other floors really well but beware if ur o...

3.61 /5

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Battersea Court 3.61 /5

The best part of this accommodation is definitely the location. It is located in the very centre of the campus. Library is literally downstairs. The f...

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Cathedral Court 3.57 /5

Big room with a sink which is useful. The kitchen is very small for 7 people and you only get one table pressed up against the wall. No social space a...

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Hazel Farm 3.53 /5

Felt very good. Very good atmosphere . But only one issue is it is little far from university and the number 8 bus is cancelled....

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26th October 2024