Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Finnish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Finland.
UK requirement (A-level) | Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen equivalent |
A*AA | L E E M |
AAA | E E M M |
AAB | E M M M |
ABB | E M M M |
BBB | M M M M |
BBC | M M M C |
BCC | M M M C |
CCC | C C C C |
| CCD | C C C B |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
UK subject requirement (A-level) | Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen equivalent |
Grade A | E |
Grade B | M |
Minimum standard in English and mathematics
If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.
English:
Ylioppilastukintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg - M / 5
Mathematics:
| Grade C | *Ylioppilastutkinto*/*Studentexamen*, A / 2 |
| Grade B | *Ylioppilastutkinto*/*Studentexamen*, B / 3 |
| Grade A | *Ylioppilastutkinto*/*Studentexamen*, C / 4 |
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
Undergraduate foundation courses
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study on one of our UK/ EU foundation courses. If you are applying from Finland, we typically look for a minimum of C C C B in the Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen.
Postgraduate
You can apply for our postgraduate masters courses if you have a Kandidaatti.
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a GPA of 5.0 out of 5.0.
Postgraduate pathway programmes
International students who do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course have the opportunity to apply for a Pre-Masters Preparation Programme. These pathway programmes are offered by the University of Surrey International Study Centre and are designed in order to develop student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, students can progress to a Masters degree at the University of Surrey.
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
