Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.
If you are a student from Brazil then take a look at the country-specific entry requirements.
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.
Please email international@surrey.ac.uk for further advice on entry requirements.
Postgraduate
To enrol on a masters course at Surrey, you will need the equivalent of a 2:1 or 2:2 degree from a recognised university.
| Country | 2:1 equivalent | 2:2 equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | Either of the following with 5.0/7 overall. Licenciatura (four years) Título (Profesional) de [professional field] (four years) | Either of the following with 4.6/7 overall. Licenciatura (four years) Título (Profesional) de [professional field] (four years) |
| Colombia | Licenciado / Título de [professional field] with 4.0/5 overall. | Licenciado / Título de [professional field] with 3.5/5 overall. |
| Ecuador | Any of the following with 75%, 7.5, where the pass mark is 6, or 8.0, where the pass mark is 7, overall. Licenciado Título de [professional field] Título de Magíster | Any of the following with 70% overall. Licenciado Título de [professional field] Título de Magíster |
| Guyana | Master's degree from University of Guyana with 3.2/4 GPA overall. | Master's degree from University of Guyana with 3.0/4 GPA overall. |
| Nicaragua | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] / Maestria (all four years) with 80% overall. | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] / Maestria (all four years) with 70% overall. |
| Peru | Título de Licenciado (four years) with 13/20 overall. | Título de Licenciado (four years) with 12/20 overall. |
| Uruguay | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] (four years) with 9.0/12 overall. | Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional field] (four years) with 7.0/12 overall. |
| Venezuela | Licenciatura / Título de [professional field] with 81%, 8/9 or 16/20 overall (sobresaliente / outstanding). | Licenciatura / Título de [professional field] with 71%, 7/9 or 14/20 overall (distinguido / very good). |
If you would like further information on the requirements from the country in which you are studying, please email international@surrey.ac.uk.
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.
