Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
Program Summary
The Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences International Foundation Year leads to a wide range of degrees in computing, engineering, science and mathematics-related subjects at the University of Surrey.
During the International Foundation Year you will study a core unit of general subject skills, subject-specific units and elective units, which are carefully designed for your academic development.
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You can start your studies with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
- Study Group English Language Preparation for UG Studies (Online)
| Country | Qualification |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 with 12 in relevant subjects |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 70% overall including 70% in relevant subjects |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary school leaving cert) average grade of 65%, with 65% in relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.5 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.25 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Engineering and Sciences) |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above. |
| Cameroon | Minimum overall grade 10 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 13+ in all relevant subjects or 5 x subjects A-C in O levels (including relevant subjects) |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 5.0 in relevant subjects |
| China (Mainland) | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/ Year 11 Specialized secondary school (Medium level): 75% overall and a min of 60% in 3 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/Year 12 Specialized secondary school (Medium level): 65% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects). |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 7 |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 65% overall and with 60% minimum in relevant subjects. Cert of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) level 1 min. 5 subjects grades A-C including relevant subjects (excluding native language) |
| Hong Kong | Form 5: Grade E, or Level 2 or Pass in 3 or more academic subjects. HKDSE: 222 (must have Maths for Science/Engineering and Economics pathway) |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
| India | Year 11: 65% overall including 55% in relevant subjects. Year 12 (HSC): 55% overall (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required can be taken from Year 10-Year 12) |
| Indonesia | Grade 7.0 SMU 2 or Grade 6.5 SMU 3 – (4 relevant subjects required) |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with overall GPA 14/20 including relevant subjects |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko - Year 12/Senior 3) with 55% or GPA 2.5. Year 11 (Senior 2) with 70%+ or GPA 3.5). |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 60% in relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5 |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to D in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade D/60-69%/ Rank 6 SH2: Grade C/70-79%/ Rank 5 CSAT accepted as SH3 grades Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 50%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 65% in relevant subjects |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 10 points and 12 in relevant subjects. 60% in General secondary certificate with 60% in relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 65% overall and 65% in relevant subjects |
| Macau | IGCSE/'O' Levels - Grade C in 5 relevant subjects inc English Completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with 65% average in relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 70% + |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 with 12 in relevant subjects |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50% (Note: (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12) |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 70% overall including 65% in relevant subjects |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate at an average grade of 3-5 (60%) overall, with passes in 4 or more subjects with 50% minimum required for relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences |
| Qatar | New certificate, QSSC - min. 5 subjects, all 5 grades A - Cs (minimum 70% in relevant subjects and overall in percentage scale) Thanawaya Ama Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) overall 65% and 65% in relevant subjects |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat/11th grade - Minimum GPA 3.8 (good or excellent grades in related subjects) |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) overall75%, inc 75% relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Sri Lanka | Sri lankan GCE O level: Grade C in 6 subjects including relevant subjects Sri lankan GCE A level: Grade D in 2 subjects including relevant subjects |
| Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 55% or SH2 / Year 11 65%. Including Math 55% at SH3 or SH2. Vocational High School Year 3: 55% or Year 2: 65% |
| Tunisia | Baccalaureate - minimum 10 points inc 12 in relevant subjects. |
| Thailand | Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5 |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects |
| UAE | Tawjihiyya (School Leaving Certificate): An overall passmark of 75% or above, no lower than 65% in relevant subjects. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 7 on 12 point scale |
| USA | Grade 11: 2.75 (77%) or Grade 12: 2.50 (74%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average GPA 7.0 and minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Sciences subjects |
| Yemen | General Secondary Education Certificate = high school graduation. An overall passmark of 65% or above, inc 65% relevant subjects. |
*If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| International Qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme | (if qualification attempted) 24 points (IB Certificate accepted, 24 points) (Subject pass level is 3) |
| AS level | 24 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
| A Level | 24 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
*If your qualification is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| Age | 17+ |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Fees | £3,500 |
| Intakes | January/May |
| Term dates | 13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025 12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025 |
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
Accepted tests
| Required score | |
| IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills) |
| English language exit requirements | You will be assessed internally at the end of your English programme and will be required to meet the equivalent grades: Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences - IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in all other skills) Computing Engineering and Physical Sciences - IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.5 in all other skills) |
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