University of Surrey China Entry Requirements: Gaokao Scores for Direct Undergraduate Entry and UK Degree Equivalents: Official Threshold Breakdown
The University of Surrey accepts the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for direct entry to Year 1 undergraduate programmes. Its grade equivalencies run from AAA requires 80% to CCC requires 63%.
Gaokao 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. The university gives this example: if Maths is a requirement of a BBB subject, the student should achieve 70% in Maths.
Additional requirements for direct entry
Direct entry requires a Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate and IELTS.
International Foundation Year route
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.
The university lists three routes:
- Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year
- Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences International Foundation Year
- Life Sciences International Foundation Year
English language requirement
All our students require a good standard of English language to be eligible to study with us. If you don't meet our requirements, the university offers intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies.
Postgraduate entry from Chinese undergraduate degrees
Under its postgraduate section, the university states that 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%
Adult and self-taught education certificates
The same postgraduate section covers students who completed a College Diploma or Undergraduate Graduation Certificate of Adult or Self-Taught Education. These students should achieve the following grades, and verification from China Higher Education Student Information Network will be required:
- 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%
These students also need a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. The university states that an employment certificate on the company's official letterhead, bearing the official stamp, will be required along with the application.
Postgraduate taught pathway
The university states that international applicants can study the Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Pre-Masters programme at the University of Surrey International Study Centre to prepare for a postgraduate degree in these subject areas. Upon successful completion, you can progress to a masters degree at the University of Surrey.