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 |
|
A*AA |
85% in two advanced level subjects and 90%, 85%, 85% in three intermediate level subjects. |
|
AAA |
80% in two advanced level subjects and 80% in three intermediate level subjects. |
|
AAB |
80%, 75% in two advanced level subjects and 80%, 80%, 75% in three intermediate level subjects. |
|
ABB |
75%, 70% in two advanced level subjects and 80%, 75%, 75% in three intermediate level subjects. |
|
BBB |
70% in two advanced level subjects and 75% in three intermediate level subjects. |
|
BBC |
65% in two Advanced Level subjects and 70% in three Intermediate Level subjects. |
|
BCC |
65% in two Advanced Level subjects and 65% in three Intermediate Level subjects. |
|
CCC |
60% in two Advanced Level subjects and 65% 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 |
75% (advanced level) |
|
Grade B |
70% (advanced level) |
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: Érettségi/Matura, pass (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 an International Foundation Year programme at the University of Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the University of Surrey.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a university diploma with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 or a college diploma with a GPA of 4.51 out 5.0.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a university diploma with a GPA of 3.51 out of 5.0 or a college diploma with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.
For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve a university diploma with a GPA of 4.49 out of 5.0 or a college diploma with 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.
