Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Greek qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Greece.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Apolytirion equivalent |
|---|---|
| A*AA | 19.5 and one A at A-level |
| AAA | 19.5 |
| AAB | 19 |
| ABB | 18.5 |
| BBB | 18 |
| BBC | 17.5 |
| BCC | 17 |
| CCC | 16.5 |
| CCD | 16 |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Apolytirion equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | 19 |
| Grade B | 18 |
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: IELTS Academic required.
Mathematics:
| GCSE C Grade equivalent | Apolytirion or Lykeion, 14 in a mathematics-based subject |
|---|---|
| GCSE B Grade equivalent | Apolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject |
| GCSE A Grade equivalent | Apolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject |
Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.
We welcome applicants with Pan-Hellenic qualifications, although these will not form part of any offer made.
Undergraduate pathway programmes
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 Greece, we typically look for a minimum of 16 in the Apolytirion.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a bachelors degree with an overall score of 7.0 out of 10 from a university recognised by NARIC/Eccits.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a bachelors degree with an overall score of 6.5 out of 10 from a university recognised by NARIC/Eccits.
Postgraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can 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 a student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, you 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.
