Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for a Hungarian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Hungary.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Érettségi/Matura equivalent |
|---|---|
| AAA | 5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 5, 5 in three intermediate level subjects |
| AAB | 5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 5, 4 in three intermediate level subjects |
| ABB | 5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 4, 4 in three intermediate level subjects |
| BBB | 5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three intermediate level subjects |
| BBC | 5, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 5, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects |
| BCC | 5, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects |
| CCC | 4, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects |
| CCD | 4, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 3 in three Intermediate Level subjects |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Érettségi/Matura equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | 5 at Advanced level at 75% or above |
| Grade B | 5 Advanced level at 70% or above |
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 | Érettségi/Matura, pass (2). |
|---|---|
| GCSE B Grade equivalent | Érettségi/Matura, average (3). |
| GCSE A Grade equivalent | Érettségi/Matura, average (3). |
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 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 Hungary, we typically look for a minimum of 60% in two Advanced Level subjects and 60% in three Intermediate Level subjects in the Érettségi/Matura.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a Egyetemi Oklevél (university diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0. Or a Főiskolai Oklevél (college diploma) with a GPA of 4.51 out 5.0. Or Alapfokozat with 4.0 out of 5.0 overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a Egyetemi Oklevél (university diploma) with a GPA of 3.51 out of 5.0. Or a Főiskolai Oklevél (college diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 out 5.0. Or Alapfokozat with 3.51 out of 5.0 overall.
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.
