Surrey International Institute

The Surrey International Institute, DUFE is an academic partnership institution between Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) in Dalian, China, and the University of Surrey in Guildford, Surrey, UK.   This institution was established in 2006, based on more than four years' academic cooperation between the DUFE and Surrey. This institution brings together the recognised strengths of two highly respected universities from China and the UK . 

The students of Surrey International Institute have the opportunity to obtain a degree from both DUFE and Surrey at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in the professional fields of Management and Computing. Students can complete the whole programme in China or undertake part of the programme in the UK. The institution prides itself on the high profile of it’s teaching staff team, which includes staff from Surrey, DUFE and other scholars and teaching staff from across the globe.  

Surrey International Institute offers a unique combination of high academic standards, employment success and a prime location in the beautiful surroundings of Dalian. Our programmes are offered to both Chinese and international students, including students based at Surrey who have the option to undertake part of their study in China.  

SII strives to equip graduates with excellent academic knowledge, professional understanding  and enhanced life skills to take its graduates to the top of the employability scale.

SII is committed to providing programmes which encompass the development of vocationally relevant skills and enables key areas such as project management, analysis and communication to be strengthened in line with the demands of today's employers.   

Partnership lies in the heart of the Surrey International Institute mission: partnership with industry, commerce and the professions; partnership with other academic institutions; partnership with local government and community organisations. This approach helps to develop our strong links with industrial partners in the local region and internationally.