Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
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*AA | 95% overall and scores of 5.0 in at least three individual subjects |
| AAA | 90% overall and scores of 5.0 in at least three individual subjects |
| AAB | 85% overall and scores of 4.5 in at least three individual subjects |
| ABB | 80% overall and scores of 4.5 in at least three individual subjects |
| BBB | 75% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects |
| BBC | 70% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects |
| BCC | 65% overall and scores of 4.0 in at least three individual subjects |
| CCC | 60% overall and scores of 3.5 in at least three individual subjects |
| CCD | 60% 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 A | 90% (state exam) or 5.0 (school exam) |
| Grade B | 85% (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 B | Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus - 4 |
| Grade A | Gümnaasiumi 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.
Undergraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study on one of our UK/ EU foundation courses. If you are applying from Estonia, we typically look for a minimum of 60% overall and scores of 3.5 in at least three individual subjects in the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve either a GPA of 4.0, 81% or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve either a GPA of 3.0, 71% or a C overall.
Postgraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can apply for a Pre-Masters Preparation Programme. These pathway programmes are offered by the University of Surrey International Study Centre and are designed in order to develop a student’s academic and English language skills in preparation for postgraduate study.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the University of Surrey.
English language requirements and courses
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don’t meet our requirements, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
