University of Surrey International Undergraduate Scholarship
The University of Surrey awards merit-based international undergraduate scholarships that take a fixed amount off tuition fees for academically strong overseas students, including those from Sri Lanka. Surrey is well known for its professional placement programmes, engineering, and hospitality and event management, and its scholarships are designed to reward strong entry qualifications. Awards are typically applied as a tuition discount in each year of study, helping Sri Lankan A/L students make a UK degree more affordable. The exact value depends on your grades and course, and many awards are automatic once you accept your offer and meet the criteria — no lengthy separate application.
Annual cycle — tied to undergraduate admission for the September intake
University of Surrey
University-funded
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Value
£4,000-£7,000+ tuition discount
Level
Undergraduate (full degree)
Application
Often automatic on meeting grades
Basis
Academic merit
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Surrey — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
£4,000-£7,000+ Tuition Discount (merit-based). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Fee Status
Open to international (overseas) fee-paying undergraduates, including Sri Lankans. You qualify once you hold an offer for an eligible Surrey undergraduate course.
Strong Entry Grades
Awards reward strong academic results — competitive A/L grades (or equivalent qualifications Surrey recognises). Higher grades can unlock higher award tiers.
English Proficiency
You must meet Surrey's English-language requirements (IELTS or equivalent). Many Sri Lankan English-medium applicants meet these with standard tests.
Self-Funding Students
These awards generally target self-funding international students and may not combine with full external sponsorship. Confirm the scheme's combination rules.
Course Coverage
Most undergraduate courses are eligible, but some professional or NHS-funded programmes may be excluded. Check your specific course's scholarship terms.
account_tree Application Process
Apply and get an offer
Apply to your chosen Surrey undergraduate course through UCAS and secure an offer. Scholarship eligibility flows from holding an eligible offer.
Check the award terms
Many Surrey international scholarships are automatic on meeting grade thresholds; others need a short application form. Confirm what your course requires.
Meet your conditions
Achieve the required grades and accept your offer. The award is assessed against the published criteria and the scholarship budget.
Discount applied
Successful students receive confirmation and the discount is applied to their tuition each eligible year. Maintain progression to keep a renewable award.
About the University of Surrey
The University of Surrey, in Guildford near London, is known for its strong graduate employment outcomes and its Professional Training placement year, which embeds a year of paid industry experience into many degrees. It is a popular choice for international students seeking career-focused UK degrees outside the higher living costs of central London.
Placement Year
Built into many degrees
Near London
Guildford campus
Merit
Scholarship Basis
Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Work out your real number
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
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The full catalogue, cheapest tuition first. Changing course or country saves far more than most awards are worth.
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Tuition, living costs and the total first-year figure for UK, in LKR as well as local currency.
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