University of Surrey

The Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number that students need when they make their student visa application. CAS is basically a confirmation of the unconditional offer of place to study with the University of Surrey. It is an electric document that confirms both the university’s and the students’ personal details and generates a unique CAS number.

Note that the CAS cannot be issued more than six months before the start date of the intended program.

• The earliest that students can use their CAS to apply for their visa from outside the UK is six months before the programme begins
• The earliest that students can use their CAS to apply for their visa from inside the UK is three months before the programme begins

After the University of Surrey has received the application from UCAS, the University of Surrey sends the applicants an email confirming that it has received the same. This email shall have a link to 'Surrey self-service and the university number. The University of Surrey admissions decisions for undergraduate applicants are made though the final UCAS deadline for universities to make decisions.

In the case of postgraduate applications, the applicants can track the progress of their application via Surrey self-service. If a decision has not been made on the application after 8 weeks, then the applicants can contact the Admissions team to check the progress.

The University of Surrey entry requirements for Indian applicants seeking admission to postgraduate courses are given below:

• For postgraduate courses that require 2:1, students must have an at least overall average of 60% or 65% in their undergraduate study, depending on the institute from where they have completed their degree
• For postgraduate courses that require 2:2, students must have an at least overall average of 55% or 60% in their undergraduate study, depending on the institute from where they have completed their degree
• For courses that require a UK first-class degree in order to be eligible for scholarship, students must have an at least overall average of 65% or 70% in their undergraduate study, depending on the institute from where they have completed their degree
• Generally, the University of Surrey does not require IELTS for Indians to study in postgraduate taught course. However, the university is able to accept 70% in the 12th board exams from CBSE / ISC board and 80% in the 12th board exam English from the majority of Indian state boards (Note: This rule does not apply to every Indian state board and the university reserves the right to ask for IELTS or any other SELT, wherever needed)

For admission to undergraduate courses, the University of Surrey entry requirements for Indian students are given below:

The table given below specifies the grade equivalencies for India.

UK Requirement (A-Level) to Class 12 equivalent:

Subject Requirements

Minimum Standard in Mathematics and English

If students are applying to the undergraduate courses of the University of Surrey, then they must meet the minimum standards for Mathematics and English.

English

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Class 12, English 70% from CBSE or ISC exam boards
• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Class 12, English 80% from the majority of Indian state boards (Excluding Haryana, Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / U.P. / Bihar / Punjab / Gujarat)

Mathematics

• Standard 12, Mathematics Pass
• All India Secondary School Examination, C2
• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, 6

(Note: Some courses may have higher grades in English and Mathematics and / or additional subjects. So, do check the requirements mentioned on the specific course page)

Yes, the University of Surrey provide scholarships to international students. Given below are a few details for the University of Scholarships for international students.
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Women in Leadership Scholarship: International students at the University of Surrey are eligible for this scholarship. Students joining either the full-time or Executive MBA course can avail this scholarship. This scholarship is for female candidates who can demonstrate their contribution to business and have a drive to support other female candidates in the future. This is a partial scholarship which covers 10% – 50% of the tuition fee and is awarded on a rolling basis.