In2Surrey

Applicants will automatically be considered for a reduced entry requirement of the 2x A-Level grades (or equivalent) based upon contextual data as disclosed through their UCAS application. This includes applicants who:

• Live in a POLAR4, Quintile 1 postcode
• Live in an Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD 1), quintile 1 postcode within  the United Kingdom
• Have experience of living within care
• Have received free school meals at any point during your secondary school education
• Are estranged from your parents (i.e. you are not in contact with and supported by your parents).

The contextual offer will automatically appear on your UCAS Track and you will receive confirmation from our Admissions Team directly. Reduced offers will be applied on a case by case dependent on your chosen course of study and any course requirements. For further information about contextual data and how it is used and monitored, please see our Contextual Admissions Policy.

In2Surrey provides an opportunity for applicants to receive reduced entry requirement of 1 A-Level grade (or equivalent) where circumstances are not automatically recognised within the UCAS application process. In2Surrey invites applicants to apply directly for the scheme which is considered in parallel to their UCAS application.

A contextual offer of one A-level or equivalent (please see table of equivalencies below) will be applied to the entry requirement for undergraduate courses. The contextual offer will be processed by our Team and will appear on your UCAS Track at a later date. Once this has been applied, you will receive confirmation from our Admissions Team directly. 

Reduced offers will be applied on a case by case dependent on your chosen course of study and any course requirements. Please note that we may be unable to offer a reduction in entry requirements in some case for BTEC students, those with unconditional offers or where subjects are required for courses.

For further information, please read our Contextual Admissions Policy.

You are eligible to receive a contextual offer through In2Surrey if you attend a state school and meet one of the following:

• You are eligible for a 16-19 bursary.
• You are a refugee with indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
• You are from a Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller, Showperson or Boater community.
• You a young carer or look after someone in your family (e.g. you care for a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition or addiction).
• You have disclosed a disability or long-term health condition
• You have a parent/carer who has served in the UK Armed Forces or as a Reservist
• You are a mature or adult learner who will be aged 21 years or over when commencing your studies.
• You live in an IMD Q2 Postcode*
• You live in a POLAR4 Q2 Postcode**

Applicants who have previously completed a Surrey Scholars activity are eligible for In2Surrey.

*Indices of Multiple Deprivation are commonly used datasets within the UK to classify the relative deprivation within smaller areas. We will check your postcode against these datasets to determine your eligibility. However, if you wish to check your own postcode prior to applying for In2Surrey, you can use our own postcode lookup tool.

*POLAR4 classifies the progression rate of young people in higher education within local areas across the UK. We will check your postcode using the Office for Students postcode data to determine your eligibility. However, if you wish to check your own postcode prior to applying for In2Surrey, you can use our own postcode lookup tool.

Applicants eligible for an automatically applied contextual offer will have the reduced entry requirement factored into their initial offer from the University of Surrey's Admissions Team. This will also appear on your UCAS Track.

Applicants eligible for a contextual offer through In2Surrey will receive an updated offer once processed by both the Widening Participation and Admissions Team respectively. Therefore, please expect a delay between receiving your initial offer and the contextual offer. Once the reduced entry requirement has been applied, you will be contacted by our Admissions Team and the new offer will appear on your UCAS Track.

All contextual offers will be processed and updated before June 2026. We are unable to award contextual offers after this date.

Your extenuating circumstances will automatically be considered if you meet our eligibility criteria. If you do not meet one of the outlined eligibility criteria but have faced considerable disruption to education, please contact in2@surrey.ac.uk to discuss your circumstances.

In2Surrey does not have a direct scholarship attached. However, if you are eligible for In2Surrey, you may be eligible for one of the University of Surrey's advertised bursaries and scholarships. Please visit our Fees and Funding pages for further information and details regarding financial support.

If you are eligible for a contextual offer, you can receive a £40 travel bursary for 1x University of Surrey Open Day and 1x Applicant Day event that you attend. To read more and to apply, please visit our Travel Bursary page.

Applications for In2Surrey will reopen in September 2025 and close Sunday 31 May 2026 ahead of 2026/27 entry. You can apply at anytime before the deadline but we strongly encourage that you complete your application once you have submitted your UCAS application.