Tracing its roots to Battersea Polytechnic Institute, founded in London in 1891, it moved to Guildford and received its royal charter in 1966, growing into a university known for engineering, science, and industry links.
| Academic reputation | 29.7 |
| Employer reputation | 30.0 |
| Employment outcomes | 30.7 |
| Overall (QS) | 49.3 |
Ranking data: QS World University Rankings 2026.
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