Placements

Surrey’s outstanding placement programme connects top students with leading employers, delivering real impact from day one.

Why Hire a Surrey Placement Student?

Our Professional Training Scheme gives students up to a year of real-world experience, making them highly employable and ready to contribute from day one. This programme connects hundreds of employers with skilled, work-ready talent every year.

Low-risk recruitment pipeline

Identify and develop future talent before graduation.

Fresh skills and perspectives

Students bring technical knowledge, adaptability, and new ideas.

Immediate business impact

They work independently or support your team on key projects.

Why Hire a Surrey Placement Student?

Cost-effective support

Gain extra resource without a long-term commitment.

Strong employer partnerships

We provide ongoing support to both you and the student.

Brand advocacy

Students return to university and promote their placement employer.

Key Information for Employers interested in placement opportunities

Duration	Up to 12 months
Start Dates	July, August, September
Hours	Minimum 1,125 (30 working weeks) excluding annual leave
Employer Commitment	A designated manager and training through the scheme
Post-Placement	Students return to university to complete their final year
Compensation	Expected to be at least the National Minimum Wage
Advertise	Advertise your placement opportunities effortlessly on Surrey Pathfinder, our dedicated careers platform

Short-Term Options

Need more flexibility? We also offer:

Summer internships
Part-time project work
Virtual internships

These options can offer similar benefits and can be a first step toward a long-term placement or a new partnership with the University of Surrey. Need anything different? We are happy to discuss, please contact us at placements@surrey.ac.uk

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placements@surrey.ac.uk

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Discover how a Surrey Placement Student can add value to your organisation

48% of our students have been offered a graduate role from their placement provider

95% of our students feel more employable after their placement