Prospective Students from Iraq
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.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Study
Students studying a 3 year High School Diploma should successfully complete this with an average grade of 15 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 Iraq will need a four year bachelors degree with 70% or above in order to be eligible to study a master's degree at Surrey. To find out more information about the suitability of your qualifications please contact the International Student Office.
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
British Council offices in Iraq
Customer Services working hours
Sunday-Thursday from 09:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (GMT+3)
01:00p.m. to 04:00 p.m. (GMT+3)
The British Council in Iraq are closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Public Holidays
Telephone: +964 (0) 7901 911 971
Email: iraq@britishcouncil.org
Ali Al-Aboosi, Iraqi, MEng Chemical Engineering
I chose Surrey University as my place of study for a variety of reasons. Firstly, my friend was already studying at Surrey and spoke highly of the university and its facilities. Another attraction was its close proximity to Central London. I also researched the university and was very impressed with its rankings, especially in regards to their engineering programmes.
I am currently in my fourth year of my studies and I am thoroughly enjoying my Chemical Engineering course. In addition to theory I have learnt lots of useful industry knowledge, which I further developed when completing a placement last year with Chromalox in Croydon.
The university campus itself is a really friendly environment with lots of facilities. There is a careers centre, which is very good in respect to helping you source and secure placement and graduate employment. Another great thing about the university is the sports park. It is relatively new with top of the range facilities and only a 10 minute walk from the main campus. I joined the Football Society at the university and play regularly. It has been a great way of making friends aside from those on my course and my accommodation.
I would definitely recommend the University of Surrey as an excellent place to study!
