Incoming exchange, study abroad and traineeships

We welcome about 200 exchange, study-abroad, research, hospital/veterinary placement students, and recent graduates to ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ each year from both partner and non-partner institutions around the world.

Why ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½?

  • A beautiful lakeside campus just 10 minutes from Guildford’s historic town centre and 34 minutes from central London - combining a safe, lively market town with easy access to a major world capital.
  • Worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, coming in 262nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
  • Friendly, medium-sized campus university with around 15,500 students and a large and vibrant international community of students and staff from over 136 countries - a welcoming and supportive place to come to as an international visiting student. The International Engagement Office is here to ensure you have a seamless and unforgettable stay at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½.

Ways to come to ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ as an international visiting student

Come to ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ for a short period of study or a research, hospital or veterinary placement, either independently or under an existing exchange or study abroad agreement. 

Check whether your university has an agreement with the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ and details of the study level and subject area/s included by searching on our interactive .

Select the appropriate type of mobility below for further details, including our entry requirements and how to apply.

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