Prospective Students from Egypt
We are pleased you are considering studying at the University of Surrey.
At the University of Surrey, we have a long history of welcoming international students from all around the world. We currently have over 145 different nationalities represented so you will be certain to get a truly international education. Our beautiful safe campus is situated in Guildford which is just 40 minutes by train from London and close to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
There is a considerable amount of university accommodation available, the majority of which is single study bedrooms with a shared kitchen and either shared or en suite bathroom facilities. All full fee paying students are guaranteed* university accommodation for the normal duration of their degree course. The University’s student union, USSU, offers a wide variety of sporting and social facilities and clubs including more than 20 international societies.
After university, Surrey students have excellent employment prospects as they are consistently rated the most employable graduates of any UK University.
We hope you decide to choose the University of Surrey and look forward to welcoming you here soon!
*Restrictions apply. Please click here for full details.
Islam Abdelhalim, Egyptian, PhD in Computing
Many reasons influenced my decision to study a PhD in Computing at Surrey. Firstly, it was important for me to attend a university with a good reputation, which is ranked well in the university league tables. In addition, I was fortunate that the University of Surrey was able to sponsor me for my studies. Also, I thoroughly researched the location of the university and discovered that Guildford is a nice, fairly quiet town with lots of facilities. Furthermore it only takes 35 minutes on the train to central London, which is brilliant!
When I first arrived at the university I was very impressed with all the facilities and support available to students. The library is huge with plenty of workspace for everyone and there is a fantastic new sports centre, which is only a 10 minute walk from the main campus.
Since beginning my time at the university I have joined the Islamic Society and last year I was treasurer of the Egyptian Society. I believe being involved with clubs and societies has given me the opportunity to makes lots of friends away from my studies.
My PhD is going well and I am very happy with my supervisors. They are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful towards my studies. It is great how I have the freedom to select my own path in regards to my research and yet still have support of my supervisors when I need it.
I would recommend other Egyptian students thinking about applying to Surrey University to go for it! The application process is relatively easy and it is great that the UK operates on a similar time zone as Egypt making it easy to keep in contact with family and friends in Egypt.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Study
Students studying Secondary School Certificate level should successfully complete this with an average grade of 80% to enter the International Foundation Year at the University of Surrey. Other undergraduate foundation programmes are accepted. For more information on this please contact the International Student Office.
Please see the undergraduate prospectus for full details of each course requirements.
Entry and Application to all full-time first degree programmes at the University of Surrey must be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). This applies to all UK universities (except the open university) and certain colleges of Higher Education.
Postgraduate Study
Students from Egypt wishing to study a Masters degree at Surrey will need to have completed a Bachelors degree from a public or private institution with 80% in science disciplines or 85% in others. Those students who have studied at the American University in Cairo will require a Bachelors degree with a GPA of 3.0 or grade B.
To apply online for our postgraduate taught programmes, first find the course you're interested in, then click on the 'Apply online’ link from its entry.
To apply online for our postgraduate research programmes, first find the course you're interested in, then click on the 'Apply online' link from its entry. It is expected that applicants for research degrees will have discussed their topic of research with their proposed principal supervisor prior to making a formal application.
Please note: The University is happy to consider overseas qualifications on a case-by-case basis. Please provide full transcripts of your studies and the details of your institution. If you need more advice please contact the International Student Office
University of Surrey visits to Egypt
For information on future visits please email international@surrey.ac.uk
British Council offices in Egypt
British Council
192 El Nil Street
Agouza - Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: +2 (0)2 19789
Telephone from outside Egypt: +2 (0)2 33001666
Fax: +2 (0)2 3344 3076
E-mail: information@britishcouncil.org.eg
British Council
4 El Minya Street
Heliopolis, Cairo
Egypt
Telephone: +2 (0)2 19789
Telephone from outside Egypt: +2 (0)2 33001666
Fax: +2 (0)2 2258 3660
E-mail: information@britishcouncil.org.eg
British Council
11 Mahmoud Abou El Ela Street
Kafr Abdou, Rushdy
Alexandria
Egypt
Telephone: +2 (0)2 19789
Telephone from outside Egypt: +2 (0)2 33001666
Fax: +2 (0)3 545 6513
E-mail: information@britishcouncil.org.eg