Graduate employability

The University of Surrey has an outstanding record for graduate employability and setting up our students for successful career prospects.

Best university careers and employability service

The judges of the National Undergraduate Employability Awards awarded Surrey’s Employability and Careers team as the Best University Careers/Employability Service in the UK for 2022.

Our award is a result of our relentless focus on graduate employability as well as the success of our Professional Training placements, which we pioneered 60 years ago and in which we continue to be a world leader today.

Find out more about our exceptional careers service.

Awarded silver for career prospects

In the 2025 Whatuni? Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), we were awarded silver for career prospects. WUSCA are the UK’s only higher education awards decided exclusively by students.

This award recognises how our industry‑led teaching and award‑winning careers service sets our students up for success.

Read all about the award winners on the WUSCA website.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 highlights

The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the largest survey of employment and further study outcomes for UK graduates.

94%

Of Surrey undergraduates are in work or further education*

85%

Of graduates agree that their current activity is meaningful

85%

Of undergraduates are in graduate-level roles (as opposed to roles not requiring a degree)*

*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications.

Graduates in highly skilled jobs

Surrey’s ranking for the number of graduates in high-skilled jobs**

13th

Overall in the UK

**UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions tracked by the Guardian Newspaper, when data published in the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey is analysed and used to create a ranking.