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Guildford College

Guildford, United Kingdom • Founded 1939

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: guildford.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Guildford College
Acronyms: GCFHE
Founded: 1939
Institution Type: College

A college based in Guildford, United Kingdom, Guildford College was founded in 1939 and operates as a higher-education provider.

Guildford College runs a small set of programmes.

Location & Contact

Guildford College's physical location and contact details are listed below.

Programs Offered

The full set of programmes Guildford College offers is searchable and grouped by level below.

1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Foundation 1 programme

Counselling
Counselling & Psychotherapy · 2 years

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Scholarships in United Kingdom

These scholarships are open to students studying in the United Kingdom and may apply to programmes at Guildford College.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Guildford College

A short guide to applying to Guildford College — five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Guildford College's 1 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Guildford College typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Guildford College takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Guildford College's own admissions portal at www.guildford.ac.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guildford College

Quick answers to common questions about Guildford College.

In what year was Guildford College established?

Guildford College was founded in 1939 (approximately 87 years ago).

Where can I find Guildford College?

The institution is located in Guildford, United Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about Guildford College?

You can find Guildford College online at www.guildford.ac.uk.

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