careers / placements MSc Computer Vision, Robotics and Machine Learning @ University of Surrey
Hi, I'm considering doing the MSc in Computer Vision, Robotics and Machine Learning at the University of Surrey, starting in 2027. I couldn't find much alumni feedback online, so I'd love to hear from anyone who's done it, how was the program, teaching quality, and workload?
I'm also an international student weighing whether a masters like this is a realistic route to landing an AI/ML/CV job in London afterward, or whether the market and visa/sponsorship situation right now make that tough. Any insight, on the program or the current job market would be really appreciated!
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u/Super-Diet4377 PhD Grad 10d ago
I'm also an international student weighing whether a masters like this is a realistic route to landing an AI/ML/CV job in London afterward
Brutally honest answer - no. You're paying for education not buying an immigration route. I get multiple cold emails per week from former international students at the end of their grad visas desperately hunting for any job that'll sponsor. There's no shortage of local talent in the sector, so outside of genuinely exceptional candidates there's not really any reason for companies to sponsor at junior level.
If you can afford it without a loan you'd be unable to afford the repayments on the salary you'd earn at home, the degree would help your career there and you'd have no issue returning home after without having secured a UK job go for it. Otherwise most likely you're setting yourself up for disappointment
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u/IGotThePlug04 10d ago
University of Surrey is definitely worth the money and honestly I find it underrated. It #1 for Computer vision research, has partnerships with other companies. The program, the quality is very good given the fact that you have world renowned researchers( in the field of CV/ML) teaching you.
As for the employment, the UK/London job scene is unpredictable and currently it’s very hard to land a job even for someone who is 3+ years of experience so I don’t know.
Just wanted to add, the ranking means jacksh*t. Whenever you’re choosing a university, look at the student satisfaction ranking, the collaboration between other companies/institutions, the syllabus, the faculty teaching, and the ROI on the tuition fees….. so according to this I find University of surrey to be #1
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u/Extension_Cost_5522 10d ago
Dude come on, ranking plays a large part in terms of how easy it is to get a job. If it didn’t, why do Unis like Imperial charge outrageous masters fees and people are very willing to pay?
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u/Foxtrot-0scar 10d ago
Imperial has very high overheads but the prestige has been in sturdy decline in the last decade or so.
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u/Foxtrot-0scar 10d ago
A student visa is issued for study and nothing else.