Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
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) |
|---|---|
| AAA | 80% |
| AAB | 78% |
| ABB | 73% |
| BBB | 70% |
| BBC | 68% |
| BCC | 65% |
| CCC | 63% |
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 70% 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).
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year programme at the University of Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the University of Surrey.
You can choose to study one of the following routes:
- Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences Foundation Year
- Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Year
- Life Sciences Foundation Year
Please note: you can also visit the University of Surrey International Study Centre Chinese website for more information on the pathway programmes.
Postgraduate
Students who have completed 4-year undergraduate study in any Chinese University should achieve the following grade:
- For the courses that require a UK 2:1, an overall grade of 75%
- For the courses that require a UK 2:2, an overall grade of 70%
Students, who successfully completed College Diploma/Undergraduate Graduation Certificate of Adult/Self-Taught Education achieving the following grades (Verification from China Higher Education Student Information Network will be required) plus minimum 3-year of relevant work experience (Please note, Employment certificate on the company’s official letterhead, bearing the official stamp will be required along with your application).
- For the courses that require a UK 2:1, an overall grade of 75%
- For the courses that require a UK 2:2, an overall grade of 70%
Postgraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply for a Pre-Masters programme offered by the University of Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the University of Surrey.
You can choose to study one of the following routes:
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
