Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
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 |
|---|---|
| AAA | 9.5 overall with at least 80% in three state exams |
AAB | 9.0 overall with at least 80% in three state exams |
| ABB | 8.5 with at least 80% in three state exams |
| BBB | 8.0 – with at least 80% in one state exam and 75% in 2 state exams |
| BBC | 7.5 - with at least 75% in three state exams |
| BCC | 7.5 - with at least 75% in two state exams and 70% in one state exam |
| CCC | 7.0 - with at least 75% in one state exams and 70% in two state exams |
| CCD | 6.5 - 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 A | 90% |
| Grade B | 90% |
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 equivalent | Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību - Pass (4) |
|---|---|
| GCSE B Grade equivalent | Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību - Pass (5) |
| GCSE A Grade equivalent | Atestāts 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.
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 Lativa, we typically look for a minimum of 6.5 - with at least 70% in three state exams in the Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību .
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 6.0 out of 8.0, 8.0 out of 10 or a B overall.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 5.0 out of 8.0 or 6.0 out of 10 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.
