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University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a research-intensive university based on its Stag Hill campus in Guildford, about 34 minutes by train from London. It is known for strong industry links and professional placement years, which are offered on many undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and teaches across engineering, computing, business, hospitality, health and law.

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Location: Guildford, England
Undergraduate fees: £19,500 – £28,100
Postgraduate fees: £20,700 – £28,000
Intakes: September, February
IELTS (undergraduate): Typically 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other elements (Computer Science 6.0 with 5.5 in each)
IELTS (postgraduate): 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other elements, or 6.0 in each element for business/hospitality courses
Note: PG figures are for February 2027 entry (2026/27); September 2027 PG fees are mostly ~£1,000 higher. UG figures are for September 2027 entry (2027/28). Placement-year fees are reduced.

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lankan GCE A-levels accepted at the same grades as the UK A-level offer (e.g. ABB); A*AA requirement equates to AAA. International Foundation Year available via the Surrey International Study Centre.
Postgraduate: For courses needing a UK 2:1: 80% from a 3-year bachelor's or 60% from a 4-year special/5-year professional degree. For a UK 2:2: 70% from a 3-year bachelor's or 55% from a 4-year/5-year degree. Pre-Master's programme available.
English: UG applicants need English at grade C in Cambridge O-level (and Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level maths at grade C); some courses ask for more

Source: surrey.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's Future Leaders Award offers a £7,500 fee waiver to selected high-achieving international undergraduate and postgraduate students (listed for Sri Lankan applicants for 2027 entry).

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Information checked October 2026 from University of Surrey’s official website: surrey.ac.uk/sri-lanka, surrey.ac.uk/sri-lanka/entry-requirements, surrey.ac.uk/international, surrey.ac.uk/international/country-specific-territor. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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