You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
You can start your studies with either a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
Alternative tests accepted include:
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
If you begin your course virtually and transfer to the UK to complete your programme, you may be issued a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) based on the Academic English Skills module assessments (as part of your Pre-Masters).
A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your pathway programme, you can join an Online English programme first.
To progress to your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you will be required to successfully complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades.
To study on the International Foundation Year you need to meet the following requirements:
| Country | Qualification |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 4.0 overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 3.75 in relevant subjects. Maximum age 21 years & 364 days |
| China (Mainland) | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% with in minimum of 4 academic subjects including key subjects or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above in a minimum of 4 academic subjects including key subjects |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 passes in a minimum of 4 academic subjects or HKDSE with minimum grades 3,2,2 including relevant subjects |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
| India | Successful completion of the Standard 10+1 with 70% or above or Standard 10+2 at 55% or above, minimum 50% in relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.5 or above or SMU 2 at an average of 7.0. 5 relevant subjects required |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with overall GPA 14/20 including relevant subjects |
| Japan | Successful completion of Kotogakko (Year 12) with grade average of 70% or GPA 3/5. Year 11 with 75% or GPA 4/5 may be considered, subject to age |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5 |
| Korea | SH3: 5th Grade average in rank, with at least 5th grade in relevant subjects SH2: 4th Grade average in rank with at least 4th grade in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau | Successful completion of 'O' Levels at grade C in 5 relevant subjects including English or completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with an average grade of 65% - 75% in relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato at a average of 75% and above |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Oman | Thanawiya Amma (School Leaving Certificate) = GCSE A*-C comparable where an overall passmark of 80% or above |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate at an average grade of 3-5 (60%) overall, with passes in 4 or more subjects with 50% minimum required for relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% in relevant subjects |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and no lower than 70% in relevant subjects |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High School Year 3 pass with an average grade of 70% in relevant subjects overall, including relevant subjects |
| Thailand | Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) – 55% overall |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and minimum of 70% in relevant subjects |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0 |
| USA | High School Diploma: Min GPA 2.75 (grade C+, 77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects or GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average GPA 7.0 and minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Sciences subjects |
*If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| International Qualifications | |
Former IB Diploma/Certificate: The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate and the Diploma Programme Course | 26 points |
| AS level | 24 UCAS points (native language accepted |
| A Level | 88 UCAS points (native language accepted |
*If your qualification is not listed then please contact us for more information.
International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in all other skills) or equivalent
International Foundation Year in Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.5 in all other skills) or equivalent
International Foundation Year in Life Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills) or equivalent. For Health Care-related degrees; Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 5.0, 6.5 in listening and 6.0 in writing)
| Accepted Test | Required score |
| IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills) |
| Course duration | Accepted Test | Required score |
| 16 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall, ISE I Merit in writing, ISE I Pass in all other skills | |
| 10 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (5.0 in writing, 4.5 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall, ISE I Distinction in writing, ISE I Merit in all other skills | |
| 6 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall, ISE I Distinction in writing, ISE I Merit in all other skills |
Find the full application processes for BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science, BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics, and Health Care-related degrees here.
Please note: BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science, and Health Care-related degrees are not available for progression from the January intake at the International Study Centre.
For the degrees listed below the IELTS entry requirements are: IELTS 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.0, 6.0 in listening and 6.0 in writing
To study on the Pre-Masters programme you need to meet the following requirements:
Academic: Recognised degree – must be in related field for some subjects.
Country of residence/nationality: International students only may apply. Applications from HEU students* are not accepted – see note below.
Age: 20+
| Country | Qualification |
| Azerbaijan | Recognised first degree (4/5 years) Bakalavr or a specialist Diploma in a related subject area with at least 50% |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - Bachelor's degree (four years, awarded after 2003) with at least 45% overall |
| Belarus | Bachelor Degree (Bakalavr) with 7/10 or Specialist Diploma or HE Diploma with at least 3/10 |
| Botswana | Bachelor's degree (5 years) with 4.4/5.0 (First class/Distinction)* Postgraduate Diploma Pass |
| China | Full time studies Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Full time studies Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted): 70% overall |
| Egypt | Bachelor degree with at least 60% |
| Gambia | Bachelor degree with (A+ to A-/3.70-4.30/excellent grades only) |
| Georgia | Bakalavris Diplomi (bachelor's degree) / Specialist Diploma with 55% overall (sufficient) |
| Ghana | Bachelors degree or HND in related subject with GPA 4.0/5.0 - 1st class |
| Hong Kong | Bachelors degree (ordinary or honours) Associate Degree/Higher Diploma/Professesional Diploma in a related subject |
| India | Bachelors degree three year (Regular pass) 50%, or Bachelor degree three years (Hons) or four years 45% |
| Indonesia | Sarjana 1 / Diploma IV with 2.0 GPA overall. |
| Iran | Bachelor's degree (Licence / Karshenasi) with 12/20 |
| Japan | Gakushi (bachelor's degree), C / 2.00 / Pass |
| Jordan | Bachelor's degree with at least 2.0/4.0 |
| Kazakhstan | Bachelor's degree with 2.33/4.0 / C+ |
| Kenya | Bachelor's degree or HND in a related subject A/75%/4.00 |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Kuwait | Bachelor's degree pass with GPA 2.0/4.0 |
| Libya | Bachelors degree with 60% overall |
| Macau | Bachelor's degree or Higher Diploma with GPA 3.0 from Instituto de Formação Turística (Institute for Tourism Studies) or Instituto Politécnico de Macau (Macao Polytechnic Institute) |
| Malaysia | Bachelors degree Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+). |
| Myanmar | 4 Year Bachelor Degree 55% |
| Nepal | 3 Year B.Comm overall 65% Recognised first degree (45% plus) or 3 year B.Comm or equivalent (65% plus) |
| New Zealand | Bachelor's degree with C overall |
| Nigeria | Bachelor's degree or HND in a related subject area (Distinction/Upper Credit only) |
| Oman | Bachelors degree with GPA of 2.5 on the 4.0 scale or 3 year Advanced Diploma in related subject with B+/3.3/4.0 |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of 3 year Bachelor Honours degree with grade average of 55%; 4 year Bachelors degree with grade average of 50%. |
| Qatar | Undergraduate Degree pass |
| Russia | Specialist Diploma Baklavar with 3.0/5 GPA overall. |
| Saudi Arabia | Bachelors degree with 2.5/5.0 or 1.5/4.0 |
| Singapore | Successful completion of Bachelor degree or Polytechnic Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+) |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree (45% plus) or 3 year Diploma or equivalent (65% plus) |
| Taiwan | Bachelors degree with grade average of 50% or CGPA 2.0+ |
| Tanzania | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma/HND in a related subject area (A grades, 70%+/excellent) |
| Thailand | Bachelor's degree / Higher Diploma of Education with GPA 2.0+ |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi / Mühendis Diplomasi (bachelor's degree) 2.1/4 GPA overall. |
| UAE | Undergraduate degree pass |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, or Ukrainian Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) |
| Uzbekistan | Specialist Diploma (any) or Bakalavr with 65% |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree with 5.5 or above |
*If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
1 semester programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
2 semester programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
2.5 semester programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent
3 semester programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent
There is a very high level of competition for degree places at the University of Surrey. The number of students applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept HEU* students. We strongly recommend that these students consider joining an A Level programme.
*Definition of HEU students HEU (Home/EU) students include the following categories:
The British Government strictly defines the rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student. Universities do not have discretion.
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