Entry requirements
See our country-specific equivalencies.
Undergraduate
If you are studying for Ugandan qualifications, you will need a suitable equivalent grade to apply for our undergraduate courses. The table below shows grade equivalencies for Uganda.
| UK requirement (A-level) | Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (UACE) |
|---|---|
| AAA | AAA |
| ABB | ABB |
| BBB | BBB |
| BBC | BBC |
| CCC | CCC |
| CCD | CCD |
Subject requirements
For courses that have specific subject requirements at A-level:
| UK subject requirement (A-level) | Ugandan Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) equivalent |
|---|---|
| Grade A | A |
| Grade B | B |
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: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 6.
Mathematics: East African Certificate of Education (EACE), Mathematics 6, or, Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), 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 an programme at the . Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Postgraduate
To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 4.0 or a 2:1 honours degree.
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or a 2:2 honours degree.
Postgraduate pathway programmes
If you do not meet the requirements for a postgraduate course, you can apply for a . These pathway programmes are offered by the 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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 through your EACE/UCE English Language grade, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
