Entry requirements

See our country-specific equivalencies.

Undergraduate

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.

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 Hungary, we typically look for a minimum of 60% in two Advanced Level subjects and 60% in three Intermediate Level subjects in the Érettségi/Matura.

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a Egyetemi Oklevél (university diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0. Or a Főiskolai Oklevél (college diploma) with a GPA of 4.51 out 5.0. Or Alapfokozat with 4.0 out of 5.0 overall.

For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a Egyetemi Oklevél (university diploma) with a GPA of 3.51 out of 5.0. Or a Főiskolai Oklevél (college diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 out 5.0. Or Alapfokozat with 3.51 out of 5.0 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.