Don't let your English let you down!
Law students have benefited enormously from the English support and other
courses provided in the University. Some students have taken the opportunity
to study creative writing as an interest, others have taken courses that
have helped them express themselves in writing more clearly and helped
them develop skills in developing arguments: both have lead directly to
improved marks in law modules. 
Dr. Matthew Humphreys, Lecturer in Law, UniS
My choice of University was based on the fact that the University of Surrey
holds an enviable reputation for its Law degree and the standards of research
and teaching within the law faculty are exceptional. It also has a good
international mix of students and provides a good environment for students
from many different backgrounds.
Francoise Viana, 2nd year law student
Study Law in the UK
A law degree commands status, prestige, employment and promotion prospects and it often has a good or even large income attached to it. Studying law in England is a life experience rather than simply gaining a law degree. Your English language skills will improve beyond all recognition. The world is becoming a global village and English is the language of communication. Thus, a degree from the United Kingdom means that you have an international work passport allowing you to communicate, negotiate and transact on behalf of clients, no matter where they are located. A law degree from Britain sets you on the right career path to fulfil those requirements as well as your personal ambitions. Furthermore the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union and its active involvement in the international community means that the study of law involves opportunities to study not just the law as it applies in England and Wales but also to study international legal subjects.
We welcome non-UK students for the fresh insights which you bring and will do our best to help you. At UniS English language courses are offered free of charge to full-time overseas students guiding them through intensive programmes of study skills, essay writing techniques, reading and research methods, listening and note taking, seminar skills and more. All full-time overseas students are guaranteed University accommodation throughout the normal duration of a programme. The University provides first class resources and a friendly and caring environment for its international community of students.
British qualifications are recognised and respected around the world. Their reputation is such that, when you return home, you'll find that your British Qualification boosts your career and salary prospects. The UK is a cosmopolitan place to live. Many thousands of families from around the world have made the UK their home, creating a richly diverse, open-minded, multicultural society. There are also more than a quarter of a million international students in the UK at any one time.
Thousands of scholarships and bursaries are offered by UK institutions just for international students, while more than 21, 000 international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year. Under existing work regulations, international students in the UK can work up to 20 hours a week when studying and full time during vacations. View the British Council's website for bursaries.
Meet & Greet Service for International Students
Arriving in a different country for the first time can be stressful. We want to make your arrival as pleasant and easy as possible. This is why every year on specific weekends the International Office, with the help of our current international students, meets newly arriving overseas and EU students at Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
This year we will be available to meet you at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports on the following days during September:
Direct Entrants and Exchange Students - Thursday 4th September 2008
All First Year Undergraduate Students and other Masters Students (not School of Management) - Sunday 21st September 2008
Masters Students from the School of Management and late arrivals - Saturday 27th September 2008
For details of this service please see the main university website www.surrey.ac.uk/international/newstudents.htm#meetandgreet
Student Life
Guildford
The University of Surrey is situated in Guildford, which is the county town of Surrey, some 35 minutes south west of London by train. Being so close to London allows students to take full advantage of everything the capital has to offer, whilst living in a safe and relaxed environment.
The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, ranging from chalk downlands to wooded hills and heaths. Its cobbled High Street, old buildings and medieval castle ruins testify to a crowded historical past, but it is also a thriving modern centre with comprehensive shopping facilities.
The River Wey runs through the town with the prestigious Yvonne Arnaud theatre, which previews many West End plays, on its banks. The Civic Hall offers a range of concerts and entertainments, and the new Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre contains a vast range of facilities including a bowling alley and Olympic-sized ice rink.
Guildford is also ideally situated for visiting some of the most beautiful places in the south of England like Hampton Court, Windsor and Winchester, among others.
Scholarships information
Click here to view more infomation on international scholarships.
Sport
Accommodation:
When are we in your part of the world?
You may also wish to view the University's International Office website under 'Activities' to see when we are in your part of the world. View the Activities page of the International Office.
