Foundation Courses

Looking for a foundation course? Not sure which foundation course is best for you? Come and meet our counsellors who can advise you on the best foundation programmes in the UK, to make sure you find the right pathway into the best university for you!

If you are an international student finishing your high school exams, have completed less than 13 years of education and would like to study for your first degree in the UK, you will need to do a Foundation Course at a UK college or University. If you have already completed your degree and would like to prepare for a postgraduate course for between 3 months to one year, you will need a postgraduate foundation course.

Foundation course overview

The University Foundation Programme (UFP) is a one-year intensive preparation course that leads to entry into a wide range of UK universities. Normally, it is for school leavers who have studied a non-British curriculum but wish to pursue a degree at a UK University.

Foundation course purposes

The foundation course acts as a bridge between your current qualifications and UK University Bachelors entry requirements. Courses are not only designed to bridge academic gaps but also help you improve your English, and learn about UK life and culture in preparation for university.

Foundation courses available

There are a variety of foundation courses in the UK, which cover a wide range of subjects such as:

Business
Computing
Communication
Law
Art and Design
Engineering
Social Science
Medicine

For more information about the right course for you, book an appointment with our experienced counsellors.

Does a foundation course guarantee a place at the UK university or college of my choice?

You will have to pass the foundation course in order to progress onto an UK university. Some Foundation programs do guarantee progression. Please contact us for a list of such UK universities.

Foundation course requirements

Documents required to enter a Foundation Program are:

Minimum IELTS score of at least 4.5 or equivalent.
Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Higher Secondary Transcripts
1 Reference letter from your high school teacher
Personal Statement

Where can I study for a foundation course?

There are Foundation Programmes offered at public and private UK universities and colleges. At Studyin UK(SI-UK) we understand that choosing the right place to study is a very difficult decision.

Study in UK’s highly experienced counsellors have regular training and updates from UK universities and colleges regarding Foundation Programs in UK and can help you find the right course at the best UK university.

Please contact us for more information and come to our office or talk to us online about which UK university SI-UK will recommend for you.

Study in UK’s multilingual counsellors will be happy to assist you in a wide spectrum of languages such as Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian and Mandarin/Cantonese.

Below are a list of UK universities offering foundation courses: