Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) or MEng – 2024 entry

Key information

Start date: September 2024

AwardUCAS codeCourse duration
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H300 3 years View KIS data set
MEng UCAS: H309 4 years View KIS data set
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H301 4 years with professional training View KIS data set
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H311 4 years with foundation year View KIS data set
MEng UCAS: H303 5 years with professional training View KIS data set
BEng (Hons) UCAS: H312 5 years with foundation year and professional training View KIS data set

Apply for your chosen course online through UCAS, with the following course and institution codes.

CourseUCAS codeInstitution code
BEng (Hons)H300S85
BEng (Hons) with professional trainingH301S85
MEng with professional trainingH303S85
MEngH309S85
BEng (Hons) with foundation yearH311S85
BEng (Hons) with foundation year and professional trainingH312S85

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Why choose this course

Surrey’s mechanical engineering courses are designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern society and are professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Our programmes provide broad engineering knowledge, leading to a wide range of possible careers. Mechanical engineers work in areas such as:

  • Automation
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Mechanical design
  • Robotics
  • Stress analysis
  • Sustainable materials.

In addition to learning from internationally recognised academics, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities, including our state-of-the-art Design Centre, materials testing laboratory and the UK’s only environmental wind tunnel.

You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which give students industry work experience opportunities with leading organisations in the UK and abroad. Participating companies include:

  • Arup
  • BAE Systems
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Rolls-Royce.
MES Mechanical Engineering | University of Surrey

Five reasons to study mechanical engineering at Surrey

What you will study

The course encompasses topics such as fluid-dynamics, stress analysis and numerical methods. In addition, you’ll receive training on the latest industry-standard design and solid modelling software, automated manufacturing techniques and sensors, actuators and advanced control systems, which drive modern mechanical engineering products.

For your final year project, you may choose to make the most of Surrey’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory. You could also explore the cross-disciplinary aspect of mechanical engineering, applying your skills in areas ranging from prosthetics to satellites.

You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch between the BEng or MEng programmes during your studies. Find out more about the benefits of an integrated masters degree.

Facilities

Specialised facilities and equipment include:

  • Electron microscopes and materials testing equipment
  • Engine test cell with three diverse engines
  • Mechatronics and robotics laboratories
  • Six wind tunnels, including an environmental wind tunnel – unique within the UK – and high-quality instrumentation
  • Specialist medical engineering laboratory.

Professional recognition

BEng (Hons) - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

MEng - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the UK. In the Graduate Outcomes survey 2023, results show that 93 per cent of our undergraduate mechanical engineering sciences students go on to employment or further study.

Most of our engineering graduates proceed directly to employment in an engineering profession, with an average starting salary of £25,000. There’s a wide range of careers available to professional mechanical engineers, from research and design to consultancy and manufacturing. Sectors include aerospace, offshore energy, automotive industries and medical equipment.

Employers include some of the most famous names in engineering, aerospace, energy, manufacturing and research. Students may also continue their education with an MSc or PhD at Surrey or elsewhere.

Recent graduates are now employed in roles such as:

  • Graduate Mechanical Engineer, JCA Engineering
  • Graduate Systems and Test Engineer, Lockheed Martin UK
  • Graduate Vehicle Development Engineer, Gordon Murray Design
  • PVT Engineer, Jaguar Land Rover
  • Graduate Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Centre
  • Reliability Engineer, ExxonMobil
  • Research Assistant, Brunel Innovation Centre.

Academic year structure

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. Each semester consists of a period of teaching, revision/directed learning and assessment.
 

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules usually can be either 15, 30, 45 or 60, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

The structure of our programmes follow clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes.

Please note: The full module listing for the optional Professional Training placement part of your course can be viewed on the relevant programme specification.

Optional modules for Foundation - FHEQ Level 3

For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering programme specification.

Timetables

Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday – Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. View our Code of practice for the scheduling of teaching and assessment (PDF).

Teaching

We recognise that each student is an individual with a unique academic background. We attempt to meet these differences with a blend of teaching methods, ranging from lectures and group tutorials to small class groups in laboratories, complemented by online teaching resources and group projects.

Your communication skills – vital to professional mechanical engineers – will be developed in taught sessions and through group discussions, report writing and presentations.

There may be occasions when the delivery of your teaching is supported by graduate teaching assistants. The University has a set of procedures that govern the use of postgraduate research students in this way.

Assessment

We use a variety of methods to assess you, including:

  • Coursework
  • Essays
  • Examinations
  • Practical sessions
  • Presentations.

The assessment methods used within each individual module vary. Examinations will make up approximately 50% of your overall grade when averaged across your degree.

Contact hours

Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.

Entry requirements

A-level

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • ABB.

Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

  • MEng:
    • AAB.

Required subjects: Mathematics at grade A and Physics.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:
    • CCC including mathematics C and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.

Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

BTEC (QCF Level 3) Extended Diploma

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade B.
  • MEng: 
    • DDD and A-level Mathematics at grade A.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

Required subjects

BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

GCSE or equivalent

English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

International Baccalaureate

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • 33.
  • MEng:
    • 34.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

Required subjects:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • HL5/SL6 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches at HL/SL or Applications and interpretation at HL) and Physics.
  • MEng:
    • HL6/SL7 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches at HL/SL or Applications and interpretation at HL) and HL5/SL6 in Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English HL4/SL4 and Mathematics or Mathematics studies HL4/SL4.

European Baccalaureate

Overall:

  • BEng (Hons):
    • 78%.
  • MEng:
    • 82%.
  • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

Required subjects:

BEng (Hons): Grade 7.5 in Mathematics (5 Period)  and 7.5 in Physics.

MEng: Grade 7.5 in Mathematics (5 Period) and 7.5 in Physics.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language (1/2) - 6 English Language (3) - 7.

Access to HE Diploma

 

  • BEng (Hons):
    • QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Also A-level Mathematics grade B.
  • MEng:

    • QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, 39 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 6 Level 3 Credits at Merit. Also A-level Mathematics grade A.

Required subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).

BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

 

    Scottish Highers

    Overall:

    • BEng (Hons):
      • AABBB.

    Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics.

    • MEng: 
      • AAABB.

    Required subjects: Mathematics and Physics.

    • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

    GCSE or equivalent: English Language Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics Scottish National 5 - C.

    Welsh Baccalaureate

    Overall

    • BEng (Hons):
      • Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

    Required subjects: A-level Mathematics and Physics.

    • MEng: 
      • Pass overall with AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.

    Required subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A and Physics.

    • BEng (Hons) with foundation year:

    GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics ­– Numeracy as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

    Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

    Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

    This route is only applicable to the MEng course. 

    Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

    Do I meet the requirements for this course?

    We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).

    International entry requirements by country

    If you are studying for Australian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Australia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) equivalentOverall Position (OP) score
    AAA963
    AAB944
    ABB925
    BBB906
    BBC887
    BCC868
    CCC849

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific-subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Northern TerritorySouth AustraliaWestern AustraliaOther states/territories
    Grade AA (17-19)APlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    Grade BB (14-16)BPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk

    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: Year 10 Certificate, English C.
    • Mathematics: Year 10 Certificate, Mathematics C.

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Austrian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Austria.

    UK requirement (A-level)Matura (Reifeprüfung) equivalent
    A*AA1 in two subjects and 2 in all other subjects
    AAA1 in one subject and 2 in all other subjects
    AAB1 in one subject and 2 in all other subjects
    ABB1 in one subject and 2 in all other subjects
    BBB2 overall
    BBC2.2 overall
    BCC2.4 overall
    CCC2.6 overall
    CCD2.8 overall

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Matura (Reifeprüfung) equivalent
    Grade A1
    Grade B2

    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: Matura (Reifeprüfung), English 2 (gut).

    Mathematics:

    Grade C GCSE equivalent   Matura (Reifeprüfung), Mathematics 4 (genugend)
    Grade B GCSE equivalentMatura (Reifeprüfung), Mathematics 3 (befriedigend)
    Grade A GCSE equivalentMatura (Reifeprüfung), Mathematics 2 (gut)

    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 do not accept school leaving qualifications from Azerbaijan.

    If you are studying for a Bangladeshi Higher Secondary Certificate qualification, you must obtain a GPA of 5 out of 5 or 80% to apply for our undergraduate courses.

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Higher Secondary Certificate equivalent
    Grade A80%
    Grade B80%

    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: Higher Secondary Certificate/Intermediate Certificate, Mathematics 60-69.

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Belgian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Belgium.

    UK requirement (A-level)Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS)/ Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Diploma van de hogere Secudaire Technische School / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundar unterrichts equivalent
    A*AA16/20 or 8/10 or 80%
    AAA15.5/20 or 7.8/10 or 78%
    AAB15/20 or 7.5/10 or 75%
    ABB14.5/20 or 7.3/10 or 73%
    BBB14/20, 7/10 or 70%
    BBC14/20 or 6.5/10 or 68%
    BCC13.5/20 or 6.5/10 or 65%
    CCC13/20, 6.5/10 or 65%
    CCD12/20, 6/10 or 60%

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) equivalent
    Grade A16/20
    Grade B14/20

     

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs equivalent
    Grade A8/10
    Grade B7/10

    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:
    Grade C GCSE equivalentGetuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs: 12/20 or 6/10 or 60% Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts / Dipoloma van Secundair onderwijs: 10/20 or 5/10 or 50%
    Grade B GCSE equivalentGetuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs: 14/20 or 7/10 or 70% Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts / Dipoloma van Secundair onderwijs: 11/20 or 6/10 or 55%
    Grade A GCSE equivalentGetuigschrift van hoger secundair onderwijs: 16/20 or 8/10 or 80%

    Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts / Dipoloma van Secundair onderwijs: 12/20 or 6/10 or 60%

    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 do not accept school leaving qualifications from Botswana.

    The Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio/Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau is considered for entry onto our Foundation Years at Surrey. On the course page on our website, please check to see if there is an option for a Foundation Year before making a UCAS application.

    • Cambridge O-levels
      Accepted with the same requirements as UK GCSEs.
    • Cambridge A-levels
      Accepted with the same requirements as UK A-levels.

    If you are studying for Bulgarian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Bulgaria.

    UK requirement (A-level)Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie equivalent
    A*AA5.8
    AAA5.7
    AAB5.6
    ABB5.5
    BBB5.3
    BBC5.1
    BCC4.9
    CCC4.7
    CCD4.5

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie equivalent
    Grade A5.7
    Grade B5.3

    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:

    Grade C GCSE equivalent  Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Pass/3 
    Grade B GCSE equivalent Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Good/4
    Grade A GCSE equivalent Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie*, Good/4

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Canadian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Canada.

    UK requirement (A-level)AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundlandNorthwest Territories
     Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma equivalent
    A*AA80% in five coursesTwo As and three Bs80% in five courses80% in five courses80% in five courses80% in five courses
    AAA80% in five courses80% / One A and four Bs80% in five courses80% in five courses80% in five courses80% in five courses
    AAB75% in five courses75% / Five Bs75% in five courses75% in five courses75% in five courses75% in five courses
    ABB70% in five courses70% / Four Bs and one C70% in five courses70% in five courses70% in five courses70% in five courses
    BBB65% in five courses65% / Three Bs and two Cs65% in five courses65% in five courses65% in five courses65% in five courses
    BBC60% in five courses60% / One B and four Cs60% in five courses60% in five courses60% in five courses60% in five courses
    BCC55% in five courses55% / Five Cs55% in five courses55% in five courses55% in five courses55% in five courses
    CCC50% in five courses 50% / Four Cs and one D50% in five courses 50% in five courses 50% in five courses 50% in five courses 

     

    UK requirement (A-level)Nova ScotiaOntarioPrince Edward IslandSaskatchewanYukonQuebec
     Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma equivalentDEC equivalent
    A*AA80% in five courses80% in six courses80% in five courses80% in five courses80% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    AAA80% in five courses80% in six courses80% in five courses80% in five courses80% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    AAB75% in five courses75% in six courses75% in five courses75% in five courses75% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    ABB70% in five courses70% in six courses70% in five courses70% in five courses70% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    BBB65% in five courses65% in six courses65% in five courses65% in five courses65% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    BBC60% in five courses60% in six courses60% in five courses60% in five courses60% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    BCC55% in five courses55% in six courses55% in five courses55% in five courses55% in five coursesPlease contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk
    CCC50% in five courses 50% in six courses50% in five courses 50% in five courses 50% in five courses Please contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk

    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: Applicants who have completed Grade 12 Canadian High School/Secondary School qualifications should achieve grade B or 75% in a grade 12 English module. Applicants who were not required to take grade 12 English, or did not reach the required grade, will be required to take a recognised English language test.

    Mathematics: Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma, Mathematics Pass.

    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 accept the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for direct entry to Year 1 UG programmes. Please see the table below for our grade equivalencies:

    UK requirement (A-level)Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
    AAA80%
    AAB78%
    ABB73%
    BBB70%
    BBC68%
    BCC65%
    CCC63%

    Where there is a subject-specific requirement, students should achieve the same % in that subject (e.g. if Maths is a requirement of a BBB subject, the student should achieve 74% in Maths). Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and IELTS required.

    For further information on these entry requirements, please explore our dedicated China site (中文网站).

    If you are studying for Croatian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Croatia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Svjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi equivalent
    A*AA5
    AAA4.8
    AAB4.5
    ABB4.3
    BBB4
    BBC3.8
    BCC3.6
    CCC3.4
    CCD3.2

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Svjedodžba o Dravnoj Maturi equivalent
    Grade A5
    Grade B4

    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 equivalentSvjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi, Mathematics 2
    GCSE B Grade equivalentSvjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi, Mathematics 2.5
    GCSE A Grade equivalentSvjedodžba o Drzavnoj Maturi, Mathematics 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.

    If you are studying for Cypriot qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Cyprus.

    Please note: If you are studying in Northern Cyprus and are looking for our Lise Diplomasi equivalents please visit our Turkey page.

    UK requirement (A-level)Apolytirion equivalentApolytirion equivalent (private school, out of 100)
    A*AA19.5 and one A at A-level 
    AAA19.593
    AAB1991
    ABB18.588
    BBB1886
    BBC17.583
    BCC1781
    CCC16.578
    CCD1676

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Apolytirion equivalent
    Grade A19
    Grade B18

    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 equivalentApolytirion or Lykeion, 14 in a mathematics-based subject (inc Accounting)
    GCSE B Grade equivalentApolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject (inc Accounting)
    GCSE A Grade equivalentApolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject (inc Accounting)

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Czech qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Czech Republic.

    UK requirement (A-level)Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita equivalent
    A*AA1 overall with no less than 2 in any subject and at least two scores of 1
    AAA1.3 overall with no less than 2 in any subject and at least one score of 1
    AAB1.5 overall with no less than 2 in any subject
    ABB1.7 overall with no less than 2.5 in any subject
    BBB2 overall
    BBC2.5 overall
    BCC2.7 overall
    CCC3 overall
    CCD3.5 overall

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Maturitní zkoušce/Maturita equivalent
    Grade A1
    Grade B2

    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:
    Grade C*Maturitní zkoušce*/*Maturita*, 4 (*Dostatecny*).
    Grade B*Maturitní­ zkoušce*/*Maturita*, 3 (*Dobrý*).
    Grade A*Maturitní­ zkoušce*/*Maturita*, 3 (*Dobrý*).

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Danish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Denmark.

    UK requirement (A-level)Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Studentereksamen (STX) equivalent
    A*AA12 
    AAA12
    AAB10
    ABB10
    BBB7
    BBC7
    BCC7
    CCC4
    CCD4

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) equivalent
    Grade A10
    Grade B7

    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: Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 7. If you have taken the Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove then we will require IELTs.
    • Mathematics:
    Grade CHojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 02 Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove - 7
    Grade BHojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 04 Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove - 10
    Grade AHojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) / Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Studentereksamen (STX) - 04 Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprove - 12

    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 do not accept school leaving qualifications from Egypt.

    If you are studying for Estonian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Estonia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) equivalent with the Riigieksamitunnistus
    A*AA95% overall and scores of 5.0 in at least three individual subjects
    AAA90% overall and scores of 5.0 in at least three individual subjects
    AAB85% overall and scores of 4.5 in at least three individual subjects
    ABB80% overall and scores of 4.5 in at least three individual subjects
    BBB75% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects
    BBC70% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects
    BCC65% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects
    CCC60% overall and scores of 3.5 in at least three individual subjects
    CCD60% overall and scores of 3.5 in at least three individual subjects

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) equivalent
    Grade A90% (state exam) or 5.0 (school exam)
    Grade B85% (state exam) or 4.5 (school exam)

    *If maths is required A-Level subject then the student must have studied "Extensive mathematics" (not Narrow Mathematics)*

    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:

    Grade C      Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 3
    Grade BGümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 4
    Grade AGümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 4

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Finnish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Finland.

    UK requirement (A-level)Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen equivalent
    A*AAL E E M
    AAAE E M M
    AABE M M M
    ABBE M M M
    BBBM M M M
    BBCM M M C
    BCCM M M C
    CCCC C C C 
    CCDC C C B

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen equivalent
    Grade AE
    Grade BM

    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:

    Ylioppilastukintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg - M / 5

    Mathematics:

    Grade C*Ylioppilastutkinto*/*Studentexamen*, A / 2
    Grade B*Ylioppilastutkinto*/*Studentexamen*, B / 3
    Grade A*Ylioppilastutkinto*/*Studentexamen*, C / 4

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for French qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for France.

    UK requirement (A-level)Baccalauréat equivalent
    AAA14
    AAB13.5
    ABB13
    BBB12.5
    BBC12
    BCC11.5
    CCC11
    CCD10.5

     

    UK requirement (A-level)Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) / French International Baccalauréat (BFI) equivalent
    AAA14
    AAB13
    ABB13
    BBB12
    BBC11.5
    BCC11
    CCC11
    CCD10.5

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Baccalauréat equivalent
    Grade A14
    Grade B13

     

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) / French International Baccalauréat (BFI) equivalent
    Grade ASame as overall requirement
    Grade BSame as overall requirement

    Where Mathematics is a required A-level subject, we expect you to study Spécialité Maths (Advanced Maths) in Terminale; however, where Mathematics is required as a second Science subject, we will accept Maths Complémentaires (General Maths) in Terminale. For Engineering courses that ask for Physics as a required subject, we will accept Engineering Sciences.

    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:

    • Baccalauréat, English, 12.
    • OIB, English, 10.

    Mathematics:

    GCSE C Grade equivalentBaccalauréat, Mathematics 10
    GCSE B Grade equivalentBaccalauréat, Mathematics 11
    GCSE A Grade equivalentBaccalauréat, Mathematics 11

    Alternatively, where Mathematics is not studied as part of the Baccalauréat, we will accept Mathematics studies until the end of Seconde, where evidence can be provided of 10/20 in school assessments. 

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and Mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for German qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Germany.

    UK requirement (A-level)Abitur equivalent
    AAA1.6
    AAB1.8
    ABB2.0
    BBB2.2
    BBC2.4
    BCC2.6
    CCC2.8
    CCD3.0

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Abitur equivalent
    Grade A13/15
    Grade B12/15

    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.

    GCSE C Grade equivalentAbitur - 10  Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / Sekundarabschluss - 2
    GCSE B Grade equivalentAbitur - 11  Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / Sekundarabschluss - 2
    GCSE A Grade equivalentAbitur - 11  Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Fachhochschulreife / Sekundarabschluss - 1

    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 do not accept the Ghanaian Senior Secondary School Certificate.

    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*AA19.5 and one A at A-level
    AAA19.5
    AAB19
    ABB18.5
    BBB18
    BBC17.5
    BCC17
    CCC16.5
    CCD16

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Apolytirion equivalent
    Grade A19
    Grade B18

    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 equivalentApolytirion or Lykeion, 14 in a mathematics-based subject 
    GCSE B Grade equivalentApolytirion or Lykeion, 15 in a mathematics-based subject 
    GCSE A Grade equivalentApolytirion 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.

    If you are studying for a qualification in Hong Kong, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Hong Kong.

    UK requirement (A-level)Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) equivalentAssociate Degree, Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma  - 1st year entryAssociate Degree, Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma  - 2nd year entry
    AAA554 to include two electives3.1 overall3.3 overall
    AAB544 to include two electives3.0 overall3.2 overall
    ABB444 to include two electives2.9 overall3.1 overall
    BBB443 to include two electives2.8 overall3.0 overall
    BBC433 to include two electives2.7 overall3.0 overall
    BCC333 to include two electives2.6 overall3.0 overall
    CCC332 to include two electives2.5 overall3.0 overall

    Associate degrees

    If you have an associate degree, you can apply for first or second year entry.

    For 1st year entrants:

    • You must meet the subject requirements, either through the secondary or post-secondary studies

    For 2nd year entrants:

    • You must have covered the modules and content included in the first year of the Surrey degree course (as assessed by the appropriate admissions tutor). Your secondary qualifications (e.g. HKDSE) will also be taken into account during your application.

    We do not include Liberal Studies in our offers.

    If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can apply to study for an International Foundation Year at our International Study Centre, which will prepare you for a full undergraduate degree course.

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) equivalent
    Grade A5 (elective)
    Grade B4 (elective)

    When A-level Maths is a required subject, the extended part of HKDSE Maths is required.

    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: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), English 4.

    Mathematics: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), Mathematics 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.

    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
    AAA5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 5, 5 in three intermediate level subjects  
    AAB5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 5, 4 in three intermediate level subjects  
    ABB5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 5, 4, 4 in three intermediate level subjects  
    BBB5, 5 in two advanced level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three intermediate level subjects
    BBC5, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 5, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects  
    BCC5, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects
    CCC4, 4 in two Advanced Level subjects and 4, 4, 4 in three Intermediate Level subjects
    CCD4, 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 A5 at Advanced level at 75% or above
    Grade B5 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 equivalentÉrettségi/Matura, pass (2).
    GCSE B Grade equivalentÉrettségi/Matura, average (3).
    GCSE A Grade equivalentÉrettségi/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.

    If you are studying for an Indian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for India.

    UK requirement (A-level) to Standard XII equivalent:

    A-levelsICSE/CBSE/ISC boardsWest Bengal boardOther boards
    A*AA90%80%92%
    AAA85%75%90%
    AAB80%70%85%
    ABB75%65%80%
    BBB70%60%75%
    BBC65%55%70%
    BCC60%50%65%
    CCC55%45%60%

    Subject requirements

    UK subject requirement (A-level)           ICSE/CBSE/ISC boardsWest Bengal boardOther boards
     Standard XII equivalent
    Grade A80%75%85%
    Grade B70%65%75%
    Grade C60%55%65%
    Grade D50%45%55%

    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:

    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII , English 70% from CBSE or ISC exam boards 
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII, English 80% from the majority of Indian state boards (excluding Haryana, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana/U.P./Bihar/Gujrat/Punjab).

    Mathematics:

    40% in ​either of the following All India Standard X qualifications:

    • All India Secondary School Examination (Exam board = Central Board of Secondary Education)
    • Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (Exam board = Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi)

    Alternatively, 50% in Standard X from a state board.

    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 do not accept school leaving qualifications from Indonesia.

    If you are studying for an Iranian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Iran.

    UK requirement (A-level)Peeshdaneshgahe (Pre-University Certificate) (up until 2019), National University Entrance Examination (Kunkur)
    AAA - AAB16/20 overall
    ABB - BBB14/20 overall
    BBC13/20 overall
    BCC12/20 overall
    CCC11/20 overall

    Award of the High School Diploma (Theoretical Stream, post-2019) studied between 4-5 years, with an overall grade of 14*. The Technical and Vocational stream and Work and Knowledge stream will not be acceptable for direct entry.

    *dependent on subject requirements

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Iraq.

    If you are studying for an Irish qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Ireland.

    UK requirement (A-level)Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) equivalent
    AAAH2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
    AABH2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
    ABBH2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
    BBBH2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
    BBCH3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
    BCCH3, H3, H3, H4, H4, H4
    CCCH3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4
    CCDH4, H4, H4, H4, H5, H5 H4, H4, H4, H4, O1, O1

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) equivalent
    Grade AH2
    Grade BH3

    We will look at the QQI Level 5 Certificate on a case by case basis depending on module relevance to chosen degree programme. Please contact Admissions for more information.

    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 and mathematics:

    GCSE C Grade equivalentIrish Leaving Certificate - O4
    GCSE B Grade equivalentIrish Leaving Certificate - O3
    GCSE A Grade equivalentIrish Leaving Certificate - O3

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for an Italian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Italy.

    UK requirement (A-level)Diploma conseguito con l’Esame di Stato equivalent
    A*AA96
    AAA95
    AAB90
    ABB85
    BBB80
    BBC75
    BCC70
    CCC65
    CCD60

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Individual subject mark
    Grade A9/10
    Grade B8/10

    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 equivalentDiploma di Esame di Stato, Pass (6)
    GCSE B Grade equivalentDiploma di Esame di Stato, Pass (6)
    GCSE A Grade equivalentDiploma di Esame di Stato, Pass (7)

    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 do not accept the Upper Secondary School Certificate.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Jordan.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Kazakhstan.

    Accepted qualifications

    • Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
      Accepted with the same requirements as UK GCSEs.
    • Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)
    • East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)
    • Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE)
      Accepted with the same requirements as UK A-levels.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Kuwait.

    If you are studying for a Latvian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Latvia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību equivalent
    AAA9.5 overall with at least 80% in three state exams

    AAB

    9.0 overall with at least 80% in three state exams
    ABB8.5 with at least 80% in three state exams
    BBB8.0 – with at least 80% in one state exam and 75% in 2 state exams
    BBC7.5 - with at least 75% in three state exams
    BCC7.5 - with at least 75% in two state exams and 70% in one state exam
    CCC7.0 - with at least 75% in one state exams and 70% in two state exams
    CCD6.5 - with at least 70% in three state exams

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību equivalent
    Grade A90%
    Grade B90%

    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 equivalentAtestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību  - Pass (4)
    GCSE B Grade equivalentAtestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību  - Pass (5)
    GCSE A Grade equivalentAtestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību  - Pass (6)

    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 do not accept the General Secondary Education Certificate.

    If you are studying for a Lithuanian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Lithuania.

    UK requirement (A-level)Brandos Atestatas equivalent
    A*AA9.5 – with at least 95% in three state exams, including relevant subjects 
    AAA9.0 – with at least 90% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    AAB9.0 – with at least 87% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    ABB8.5 – with at least 85% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    BBB8.0 – with at least 80% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    BBC7.5 - with at least 75% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    BCC7.0 - with at least 75% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    CCC7.0 - with at least 70% in three state exams, including relevant subjects
    CCD6.5 with at least 70% in three state exams

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Brandos Atestatas equivalent
    Grade A90%
    Grade B80%

    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 equivalentBrandos Atestatas, 6
    GCSE B Grade equivalentBrandos Atestatas, 7
    GCSE A Grade equivalentBrandos Atestatas, 7

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for qualifications from Luxembourg, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Luxembourg.

    UK requirement (A-level)Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires equivalent
    A*AA51
    AAA48
    AAB46
    ABB44
    BBB42

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires equivalent
    Grade A48
    Grade B39

    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: *Certificat de Fin d'études Moyennes*, Maths 40-47.

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for a Malaysian qualification, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses.

    Suitably qualified applicants can be considered for Year 2 entry. Please refer enquiries to international@surrey.ac.uk.

    The table below shows grade equivalencies for Malaysia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) equivalent
    A*AAA, A-, A-
    AAAA-, A-, A-
    AABA-, A-, B+
    ABBA-, B+, B+
    BBBB+, B+, B+
    BBCB-, B-, C+
    BCCB-, B-, C+
    CCCB-, C+, C+
    UK requirement (A-level)Matrikulasi equivalentDiploma equivalent (considered on a case-by-case basis) 
    AAACGPA 3.4CGPA 3.20
    AABCGPA 3.3CGPA 3.10
    ABBCGPA 3.2CGPA 3.00
    BBBCGPA 3.1CGPA 2.90
    BBCCGPA 3.0CGPA 2.90
    BCCCGPA 2.9CGPA 2.80
    CCCCGPA 2.8CGPA 2.70
    UK requirement (A-level)Unified Examination Certificate
    AABB3 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
    ABBB3 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
    BBBB4 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
    BBCB4 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
    BCCB5 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)
    CCCB5 in five subjects (excluding Chinese and Malay)

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) equivalent
    Grade AA-
    Grade BB+
    UK subject requirement (A-level)Matrikulasi equivalent
    Grade A3.67
    Grade B3.33
    UK subject requirement (A-level)Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
    Grade AA2
    Grade BB4

    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: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) English with CEFR grade B2 in all components OR Pre-2021, Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), 1119 Advanced English C.

    Mathematics: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Mathematics C.

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Maltese qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Malta.

    UK requirement (A-level)MEC AdvancedMEC Intermediate
    AAAAAAAA
    AABABAAB
    ABBABABB
    BBBBBBBB
    BBCBCBBC
    BCCBCBCC
    CCCCCCCC
    CCDCDCCD

    Please note: you will need the Advanced and Intermediate, so for BBB in the UK A-levels we would ask for BB MEC Advanced and BBB MEC Intermediate.

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Advanced Matriculation Certificate equivalent
    Grade AA
    Grade BB

    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: Secondary Education Certificate, English, 3

    Mathematics:

    Grade C/4Secondary Education Certificate, 5.
    Grade B/5Secondary Education Certificate, 4.
    Grade A/7Secondary Education Certificate, 2

    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 accept the following qualifications:

    • GCE O-levels
      Accepted with the same requirements as UK GCSEs.

    • Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/GCE Advanced Level
      Accepted with the same requirements as UK A-levels.

    We do not accept the Diplomă de Bacalaureat from Moldova for year 1 entry. However, a foundation course or evidence of further study will be considered.

    If you are studying for qualifications in the Netherlands, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for the Netherlands.

    UK requirement (A-level)Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
    AAA8
    AAB7.8
    ABB7.4
    BBB7.2
    BBC7
    BCC6.8
    CCC6.6
    CCD6.4

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK requirement (A-level)Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
    Grade A8.0
    Grade B7.5

    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: VWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 8

    Mathematics:

    Grade CVWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 6
    Grade BVWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 6
    Grade AVWO/Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma 6.5

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for New Zealand qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for New Zealand.

    UK requirement (A-level)Grade equivalence
    AAANCEA Level 3 with Excellence endorsement
    AABNCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 30 level 3 credits at Excellence
    ABBNCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 27 level 3 credits at Excellence
    BBBNCEA Level 3 with Merit endorsement including 24 Level 3 credits at Excellence

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3 equivalent
    Grade A20 Level 3 credits in the required subject, with Excellence (E) in 15 credits.
    Grade B20 Level 3 credits in the required subject, with Excellence (E) in 12 credits.

    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: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), English, Achieved.

    Mathematics: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Mathematics, Achieved.

    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 do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from Nigeria. 

    If you are studying for Norwegian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Norway.

    UK requirement (A-level)Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole equivalent
    A*AAVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 5.0 overall
    AAAVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.5 overall
    AABVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.5 overall
    ABBVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.0 overall
    BBBVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 4.0 overall
    BBCVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 3.5 overall
    BCCVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 3.0 overall
    CCCVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 2.5 overall
    CCDVVO (with generell studiekompetanse) with 2.0 overall

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole equivalent
    Grade A4.5
    Grade B4.0

    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: Vitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole, English 4.

    Mathematics:

    GCSE C Grade equivalentVitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) /Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole/ Vitnemal for Grunnskolen 2 (Pass) 
    GCSE B Grade equivalentVitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole/ Vitnemal for Grunnskolen 2.5 (Pass) 
    GCSE A Grade equivalentVitnemal for Videregående Oppleaering (VVO) / Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole/ Vitnemal for Grunnskolen 2.5 (Pass) 

    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 do not accept school leaving qualifications from Oman.

    We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

    We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

    We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

    Take a look at country-specific information for certain countries in the Middle East.

    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.

    We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

    Take a look at country-specific information for certain countries in South Asia.

    We consider a range of high school qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses.

    Take a look at country-specific information for certain countries in South East Asia.

    We do not accept the Intermediate/Higher Secondary Certificate from Pakistan.

    If you are studying for Polish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Poland.

    UK requirement (A-level)Świadectwo Dojrzałości equivalent
    A*AA90 per cent in all written standard level subjects including three extended level subjects, each at 90 per cent.
    AAA90 per cent in all written standard level subjects including three extended level subjects, each at 85 per cent.
    AAB85 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 80 per cent.
    ABB80 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 75 per cent.
    BBB75 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 70 per cent.
    BBC70 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 65 per cent.
    BCC70 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 60 per cent.
    CCC60 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 60 per cent.
    CCD60 per cent in all written standard level subjects, including three extended level subjects, each at 55 per cent.

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Świadectwo Dojrzałości/Matura equivalent
    Grade A80 per cent at extended level.
    Grade B70 per cent at extended 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:  

    Grade C*Świadectwo Dojrzałości*/*Matura*, 30%
    Grade B*Świadectwo Dojrzałości /*Matura*, 30%
    Grade A*Świadectwo Dojrzałości*/*Matura*, 40%

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Portuguese qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Portugal.

    UK requirement (A-level)Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma Nivel Secundaro de Educacao / Certificado Nivel Secundaro de Educacao  / Diploma de Ensino Secundario  / Certidao do Decimo Segundo Ano / Certificado de Habilitacoes do Ensino Secundario  equivalent
    AAA17<
    AAB16.5
    ABB16
    BBB15.5
    BBC15
    BCC14.5
    CCC14
    CCD13.5

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma Nivel Secundaro de Educacao / Certificado Nivel Secundaro de Educacao  / Diploma de Ensino Secundario  / Certidao do Decimo Segundo Ano / Certificado de Habilitacoes do Ensino Secundario  equivalent
    Grade A17
    Grade B16

    Where maths is a required subject at A-level, applicants will be required to achieve Certifcado de fim de Estudos Secundarios maths at 17 for A-level Grade A, 16 for Grade B and 15 for Grade C. 

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: IELTS Academic required

    Mathematics:  

    Grade C*Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários* 10
    Grade B*Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários* 11
    Grade A*Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários* 12

    If maths does not appear in the final Certifcado de fim de Estudos Secundarios (or other named qualifications above) or if the above grades were not met, we can accept maths in the Y9 high school transcript at the following grades:  

    GCSE C  3/5  
    GCSE B  4/5  
    GCSE A  5/5  

    We do not accept Qatar school leaving qualifications.

    If you are studying for Romanian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Romania.

    UK requirement (A-level)Diplomă de Bacalaureat equivalent
    A*AA9.3 overall
    AAA9.0 overall
    AAB8.5 overall
    ABB8.0 overall
    BBB8.0 overall
    BBC7.5 overall
    BCC6.0 overall
    CCC6.5 overall
    CCD6.0 overall

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Diplomă de Bacalaureat equivalent
    Grade A9.0
    Grade B8.0

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: IELTS Academic required

    Mathematics:  

    Grade C
    • *Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului* 7
    • *Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului* 6
    • *Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani* (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate at grade 10) 6
    Grade B
    • *Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului* 7
    • *Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului* 6 
    • *Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani* (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate at grade 10) 6
    Grade A
    • *Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului* 7
    • *Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului* 6
    • *Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani* (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate at grade 10) 7

    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 do not accept the Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education.

    We do not accept the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate).

    If you are studying for Singaporean qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Singapore.

    UK requirement (A-level)Singapore/Cambridge A-levels (H2) equivalent
    AAAAAB
    AABABB
    ABBBBB
    BBBBBC
    BBCBCC
    BCCCCC
    CCCCCD
    UK requirement (A-level)Singapore Polytechnic Diploma equivalent
    A*AAGPA of 3.2
    AAAGPA of 3.1
    AABGPA of 3.0
    ABBGPA of 2.9
    BBBGPA of 2.8
    BBCGPA of 2.7
    BCCGPA of 2.6
    CCCGPA of 2.5

    Suitably qualified applicants can be considered for Year 2 entry. Please refer enquiries to international@surrey.ac.uk.  

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Singapore/Cambridge A-levels (H2) equivalent
    Grade AA
    Grade BB

    Minimum standard in English and Mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and Mathematics.

    English: Singapore/Cambridge O-level English at grade C. The Singapore Integrated Programme satisfies the English requirement.

    Mathematics: Singapore/Cambridge O-level mathematics at grade C. The Singapore Integrated Programme satisfies the mathematics requirement.

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Slovakian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Slovakia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Maturitná skúška equivalent
    A*AA1.0
    AAA1.5
    AAB1.5
    ABB2.0
    BBB2.0
    BBC2.2
    BCC2.4
    CCC2.6
    CCD2.8

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Maturitná skúška equivalent
    Grade A1.5
    Grade B2.0

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: IELTS Academic required

    Mathematics:

    GCSE C Grade equivalentMaturitná skúška 4 (Dostatocny)
    GCSE B Grade equivalentMaturitná skúška 3 (Dobry)
    GCSE A Grade equivalentMaturitná skúška 3 (Dobry)

    Alternatively, where mathematics is not studied as part of the Maturitná skúška, we will accept mathematics in the Y11 or Y12 high school transcript at the same grades outlined above. 

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Slovenian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Slovenia.

    UK requirement (A-level)Matura Spricevalo equivalent
    AAA25 points overall
    AAB24 points overall
    ABB23 points overall 
    BBB22 points overall
    BBC21 points overall
    BCC20 points overall
    CCC19 points overall
    CCD18 points overall

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level.

    Subjects that ask specifically for mathematics or require English A-Level (English Literature BA or English Literature with Creative Writing BA):

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Matura equivalent
    Grade A7 at higher level

    Grade B

    6 at higher level

    For all other required subjects and where mathematics is a second science:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Matura equivalent
    Grade A5 at standard level
    Grade B4 at standard level

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: IELTS Academic required

    Mathematics

    Grade CMatura Spricevalo 2.0
    Grade BMatura Spricevalo 2.0
    Grade AMatura Spricevalo 3.0

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for South African qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for South Africa.

    UK requirement (A-level)Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
    AAA77666
    AAB76666
    ABB76666
    BBB66666
    BBC66655
    BCC66555
    CCC55555

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) equivalent
    Grade A7
    Grade B6

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), English 5.

    Mathematics: Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement), Mathematical Literacy 5 or Maths 4.

    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 do not accept the High School Diploma.

    If you are studying for Spanish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Spain.

    UK requirement (A-level)Título de Bachillerato equivalent
    A*AA9.0 overall
    AAA8.5 overall
    AAB8.0 overall
    ABB7.8 overall
    BBB7.5 overall
    BBC7.3 overall
    BCC7.0 overall
    CCC6.5 overall
    CCD6.0 overall

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Título de Bachillerato equivalent
    Grade A9.0
    Grade B8.0

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: IELTS required

    Mathematics:

    GCSE C Grade equivalentGraduado en Educacion Secundaria (GES) 5 / Titulo de Bachillerato 5 
    GCSE B Grade equivalentGraduado en Educacion Secundaria (GES) 6 / Titulo de Bachillerato 5
    GCSE A Grade equivalentGraduado en Educacion Secundaria (GES) 7/ Titulo de Bachillerato 6

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Sri Lankan qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Sri Lanka:

    UK requirement (A-level)Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent
    A*AAAAA
    AAAAAA
    AABAAB
    ABBABB
    BBBBBB
    BBCBBC
    BCCBCC
    CCCCCC

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) equivalent
    Grade AA
    Grade BB

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    All applicants for undergraduate courses must also meet a minimum standard in English and mathematics.

    English: Cambridge O-level, English at grade C

    Mathematics: Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level, mathematics at grade C

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Swedish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Sweden.

    UK requirement (A-level)Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola/Högskoleförberedande examen equivalent
    AAAA grades in the majority of subjects (18.5 points)
    AABA and B grades in the majority of subjects (18 points)
    ABBB grades in the majority of subjects (17.5 points)
    BBBB grades in the majority of subjects (17 points)
    BBCB grades in the majority of subjects (16.5 points)
    BCCB and C grades in the majority of subjects (15.5 points)
    CCCB and C grades in the majority of subjects (14.5 points)
    CCDC grades in the majority of subjects (13.5 points)

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola examen equivalent
    Grade AA
    Grade BB
    Grade CC

    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.

    GCSE English

    Courses requiring GCSE English Language C (4) or B (5) - English 6 grade C or English 5 grade B in one of the following qualifications:  

    • Avgångsbetyg  

    • Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola  

    • Slutbetyg fran Grundskola  

       

    Courses requiring GCSE English Language Grade A / 7 – English 6 at Grade B in one of the following qualifications: 

    • Avgångsbetyg  

    • Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola  

    • Slutbetyg fran Grundskola  

     

    GCSE Mathematics

    Courses requiring GCSE Mathematics Grade C (4) or B (5) – Maths at Grade E in one of the following qualifications:  

    • Avgångsbetyg  

    • Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola  

    • Slutbetyg fran Grundskola  

       

    Courses requiring GCSE Mathematics Grade A / 7 – Maths at Grade D in one of the following qualifications  

    • Avgångsbetyg  

    • Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola  

    • Slutbetyg fran Grundskola  

    If you are studying for Swiss qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Switzerland.

    UK requirement (A-level)

    French speaking - Certificat de Maturite / Certificat de Maturie Catonal reconnu par la Confederatio

    German speaking - Katonales Maturitatszeugnis / Maturitat

    Italian speaking - Attestato di Maturita / Attestato di Maturita Cantonale Riconosciuto dalla Confederzione

    AAAAny of the above Matura qualifications with 5.0 overall
    AABAny of the above Matura qualifications with 5.0 overall
    ABBAny of the above Matura qualifications with 4.8 overall
    BBBAny of the above Matura qualifications with 4.5 overall
    BBCAny of the above Matura qualifications with 4.4 overall
    BCCAny of the above Matura qualifications with 4.3 overall
    CCCAny of the above Matura qualifications with 4.2 overall
    CCDAny of the above Matura qualifications with 4.1 overall

    Subject equivalent

    • Grade A: Matura 5.0
    • Grade B: Matura 4.5

    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 and Mathematics:

    GCSE C Grade equivalentCertificat de Maturité / Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturität - 4.0
    GCSE B Grade equivalentCertificat de Maturité / Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturität - 4.1
    GCSE A Grade equivalentCertificat de Maturité / Kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturität - 4.2

    For the minimum standard for GCSE Mathematics only we can also accept: 

    • GCSE C Grade equivalent Certificat de Culture Generale - 4.0  
    • GCSE B Grade equivalent Certificat de Culture Generale - 4.1  
    • GCSE A Grade equivalent Certificat de Culture Generale  - 4.2  

    If you studied the Certificat de Culture Generale then we may need an IELTS or equivalent to meet our minimum standards for English Language. 

    We do not accept the Senior High School Leaving Certificate.

    If you are studying for Tanzanian qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Tanzania.

    UK requirement (A-level)Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
    AAAAAA
    ABBABB
    BBBBBB
    CCCCCC

    Minimum standard in English and mathematics

    • English Language: Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) at grade C.
    • Mathematics: Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) at grade C.

    We do not accept the Senior High School Leaving Certificate.

    If you are studying for Turkish qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Turkiye.

    UK requirement (A-level)Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi equivalent
    A*AA85%
    AAA80%
    AAB75%
    ABB70%
    BBB70%
    BBCLise Diplomasi with 65% in the final year
    BCCLise Diplomasi with 60% in the final year
    CCCLise Diplomasi with 55% in the final year

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi equivalent
    Grade A80%
    Grade B70%

    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: Lise Bitirme Diplomasi Mathematics, 3, or 55% in Grade 10 or above. 

    Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

    If you are studying for Ugandan qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Uganda.

    UK requirement (A-level)Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (UACE)
    AAAAAA
    ABBABB
    BBBBBB
    BBCBBC
    CCCCCC
    CCDCCD

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) equivalent
    Grade AA
    Grade BB

    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: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 6.

    Mathematics: East African Certificate of Education (EACE), Mathematics 6, or, Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 6.

    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 do not accept Ukrainian school leaving qualifications.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications.

    If you are studying for American qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. We are able to consider a combination of any three test scores at the appropriate level (e.g. 2 APs and 1 SAT Subject Test). Honours and College level class content can also be reviewed on case-by-case basis by our Admissions Team.
     

    The table below shows grade equivalencies for the United States of America.

    UK requirement (A-level)Advanced Placement (AP) equivalent
    A*AA555
    AAA555
    AAB554
    ABB544
    BBB444
    BBC443
    BCC433
    CCC333

     

    UK requirement (A-level)SAT equivalent
    A*AA1350 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 700 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    AAA1350 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 700 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    AAB1320 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 700 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    ABB1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 650 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    BBB1290 in the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and Mathematics Tests (combined) and 650 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    BBC1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 600 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    BCC1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 550 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)
    CCC1290 in SAT Reasoning (combined) and 500 in three SAT Subject Tests* (each)

    *Please see the latest update from the College Board regarding SAT Subject Tests.

    UK requirement (A-level)American College Testing (ACT) equivalent 
    A*AA29 (from a single exam sitting)
    AAA29 (from a single exam sitting)
    AAB29 (from a single exam sitting)
    ABB28 (from a single exam sitting)
    BBB28 (from a single exam sitting)
    BBC28 (from a single exam sitting)
    BCC28 (from a single exam sitting)
    CCC27 (from a single exam sitting)

     

    UK requirement (A-level)Associate degree equivalent
    A*AA3.3
    AAA3.3
    AAB3.3
    ABB3.2
    BBB3.2
    BBC3.2
    BCC3.2
    CCC3.1

    Subject requirements

    For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:

    UK subject requirement (A-level)Advanced Placement (AP) equivalentSAT Subject Test
    Grade A5700
    Grade B4650

    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: Grade 12 High School Diploma, English C.

    Mathematics: Grade 12 High School Diploma, Mathematics C.

    Alternatively, an overall SAT score of 1290/1600 (critical reading, writing and mathematics) with a minimum of 600 in each component.

    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 do not accept the Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma.

    Please refer to the entry requirements for the country where your High School qualifications originate from, or the relevant UK qualifications on the course page. For information on entry requirements based on an International Foundation Year, please contact the admissions team with details about where you are taking your International Foundation Year, and the content you are studying.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Algeria.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications.

    We do not accept the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary level.

    We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Morocco.

    Algeria

    Australia

    Austria

    Azerbaijan

    Bahrain

    Bangladesh

    Belgium

    Botswana

    Brazil

    Brunei

    Bulgaria

    Canada

    China

    Croatia

    Cyprus

    Czech Republic

    Denmark

    Egypt

    Estonia

    Finland

    France

    Germany

    Ghana

    Greece

    Hong Kong SAR

    Hungary

    India

    Indonesia

    International students in the United Kingdom

    Iran

    Iraq

    Ireland

    Italy

    Japan

    Jordan

    Kazakhstan

    Kenya

    Kuwait

    Latvia

    Lebanon

    Lithuania

    Luxembourg

    Malaysia

    Malta

    Mauritius

    Moldova

    Morocco

    Netherlands

    New Zealand

    Nigeria

    Norway

    Oman

    Other African countries

    Other East Asian countries

    Other European countries

    Other Middle Eastern countries

    Other South American countries

    Other South Asian countries

    Other South East Asian countries

    Pakistan

    Poland

    Portugal

    Qatar

    Romania

    Russia

    Saudi Arabia

    Singapore

    Slovakia

    Slovenia

    South Africa

    South Korea

    Spain

    Sri Lanka

    Sweden

    Switzerland

    Taiwan

    Tanzania

    Thailand

    Türkiye

    Uganda

    Ukraine

    United Arab Emirates

    United States of America

    Vietnam

    Zimbabwe

    Other international qualifications

    If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year at the Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to this degree course.

    English language requirements

    IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.

    View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

    If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

    Selection process

    We normally make offers in terms of grades.

    If you are a suitable candidate you will be invited to an offer holder event. During your visit to the University you can find out more about the course and meet staff and students.

    Foundation

    If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this course with a foundation year. A course with a foundation year includes an extra year of study to prepare you for a full degree course. Find out more about our degrees with foundation year.

    Recognition of prior learning

    We recognise that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts. 

    If this applies to you, the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process may allow you to join a course without the formal entry requirements or enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience. 

    There are restrictions on RPL for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims. Please see the code of practice for recognition of prior learning and prior credit: taught programmes (PDF) for further information. 

    Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1483 682222 with any queries. 

    Fees

    The annual tuition fees for courses starting in September 2024

    BEng (Hons)

    UK
    £9,250
    Overseas
    £26,000

    MEng

    UK
    £9,250
    Overseas
    £26,000

    BEng (Hons) (with professional training year)

    UK
    £9,250
    Overseas
    £26,000
    Professional training
    £1,850

    BEng (Hons) (with foundation year)

    UK
    £9,250
    Overseas
    £24,500

    MEng (with professional training year)

    UK
    £9,250
    Overseas
    £26,000
    Professional training
    £1,850

    BEng (Hons) (with foundation and professional training year)

    UK
    £9,250
    Overseas
    £24,500
    Professional training
    £1,850

    Fees will increase for each year of your programme as detailed in our tuition fee increases disclaimer

    Explore UKCISA’s website for more information if you are unsure whether you are a UK or overseas student. View the list of fees for all undergraduate courses.

    Payment schedule

    • Students in receipt of a Tuition Fee Loan: will have their fees paid by the Student Loans Company in line with their schedule.
    • International students, or UK/EU students who have not taken out a Tuition Fee Loan: are required to pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
      • 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be early October of each academic year)
      • 50% in January of the same academic year.

    The exact date(s) will be detailed on invoices. Students on certain part-time programmes, where fees are paid on a modular or stage basis, are not eligible to pay their fees by instalment.

    If you are sponsored: you will provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of your study.

    Professional Training placement fees

    If you are studying on a programme which contains a Professional Training placement year there will be a reduced fee for the academic year in which you undertake your placement. This is normally confirmed 12 to 18 months in advance, or once Government policy is determined.

    See the information about 2023/24 academic year Professional Training placement fees.

    Additional costs

    • Books/stationery/admin: £10 – compulsory book purchase: Rogers GFC & Mayhew YR, Thermodynamics and Transport Properties of Fluids (SI Units), 5th ed, Blackwell, 1995. (ISBN 978-0-631-19703-4) 
    • Safety equipment and/or uniform: £20 approximately – PPE equipment. 

    Grand total: £30. 

    Placements

    Our award-winning Professional Training programme offers you the option to spend a career-enhancing year in industry, either in the UK or abroad. We have thousands of placement providers to choose from or you can source your own placement. 

    Most placements are paid, and we will support you every step of the way. 

    Find out more about Professional Training placements and discover how these have transformed our students’ lives and career choices. 

    Mechanical engineering placements

    A crucial part of all our courses, our award-winning Professional Training placements give you invaluable practical experience and enhance your knowledge of mechanical engineering.

    Companies participating in the scheme include:

    • Arup
    • BAE Systems
    • GE Aviation
    • Jaguar Land Rover
    • Mercedes HPP
    • Nissan
    • Rolls-Royce
    • Siemens.

    Applying for placements

    Students are generally not placed by the University, however we offer support and guidance throughout the process alongside access to a vacancy portal representing thousands of placement opportunities each year. We also provide support if you wish to source your own placement. 

    Find out more about the application process.

    Please be aware there may be travel costs incurred when attending interviews and assessment centres at the placement provider’s premises.

    Study and work abroad

    Studying at Surrey opens up a world of opportunity. We want you to take advantage of our study and work abroad partnerships, explore the world and expand your skills for the graduate job market.  

    Perhaps you would like to volunteer in India or learn about Brazilian business and culture in São Paulo during your summer holidays? With more than 200 partnerships, from 50 different countries worldwide, there is something for everyone. 

    Partner institutions

    In your second year, you’ll have the option of spending time abroad at one of our partner universities. Students have gone to study in:

    • Australia
    • China
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • USA.

    Find out more about our international partner institutions.

    In addition, or alternatively, you may wish to spend your Professional Training placement working in another country. Students have worked at Airbus in Toulouse, EnOcean in Germany, Maresa in Ecuador, ARUP in Hong Kong and CERN in Switzerland.

    Terms and conditions

    When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and procedures, the student regulations, and our terms and conditions. These terms and conditions are provided in two stages: first when we make an offer and second when students who have accepted their offers register to study at the University. View our offer terms and conditions for the 2023/24 academic year and our registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide as to what to expect.

    Please note: our offer terms and conditions will generally be available in the September of the calendar year prior to the year in which you begin your studies. Our registration terms and conditions will vary to take into account specifics of your course and changes for the specific academic year.

    Disclaimer

    This online prospectus has been prepared and published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content or additional costs) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us and before you accept an offer. Read our full disclaimer.

    Course location and contact details

    Campus location

    Stag Hill

    Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught. 

    Placement location

    As part of this course you have the option to complete a Professional Training placement which would require attendance off campus, depending on where you secure your placement.

    University of Surrey Admissions

    Contact Admissions Team

    Address

    University of Surrey
    Guildford
    Surrey GU2 7XH