University Of Leeds

Foundation Years For International Students

The University of Leeds usually requires A Levels (or equivalent) for direct entry to a bachelor's degree. Some overseas qualifications¹ are accepted, but most international students have to study a foundation year before progressing to the first year of a degree at Leeds.

There are two foundation options, depending on the subject you want to study, your academic qualifications and your English level.

• The Integrated Foundation Year is taught on campus at the university and offers progression to selected degrees across a wide range of subjects. You will need excellent high school grades (A/B or 85% average in relevant subjects) and an English level of IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 overall (5.0 all skills). Students must also provide a personal statement (and a portfolio for Art & Design subjects). The course starts in September and you can apply on the University of Leeds website, or using the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
• The International Foundation Year offers guaranteed progression to a similar choice of degree subjects, but with lower entry requirements and start dates both in September and January. This course is taught at the Leeds International Study Centre, which is located at the Headingly Cricket Stadium. You can find out more and apply online on our website using the following links: Business, Law & Social Studies, Science, Engineering & Computing.

IGCSE, AS Level & International Baccalaureate Students

The Integrated Foundation Year does not accept IGCSE qualifications. If your highest qualification is IGCSE, then you should apply for the International Foundation Year at the Leeds International Study Centre.

If you have studied AS Levels or International Baccalaureate, then you have two options.

• The Integrated Foundation Year accepts AS Levels (Minimum 2 B grades in relevant subjects, excluding native language) or IB (grade 3 SL and grade 4 HL) and offers progression to the first year of a bachelor's degree.
• The International Year One has similar entry requirements, but offers guaranteed progression to the Second Year, so you will complete your studies in three years instead of four. This course is taught at the Leeds International Study Centre and you can apply online here: Biological Sciences (Sep, Jan), Business (Sep only), International Relations (Sep, Jan).

Other Top UK Universities With Foundation Courses

These top ranking UK universities accept IGCSE and most overseas high school qualifications for entry to their foundation courses.

• University of Birmingham

  

  International Foundation Year
  Birmingham

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• University of Bristol

  

  International Foundation Year
  Bristol

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• Cardiff University

  

  International Foundation Year
  Cardiff

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• Durham University

  

  International Foundation Year
  Durham

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• University of Exeter

  

  International Foundation Year
  Exeter

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• Newcastle University

  

  International Foundation Year
  Newcastle

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• University of Nottingham

  

  International Foundation Certificate
  Nottingham

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• University of Sheffield

  

  International Foundation Year
  Sheffield

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• University of York

  

  International Foundation Certificate
  York

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¹ Acceptable qualifications include: Malaysia (STPM), Nigeria & Ghana (ND/HND), Hong Kong (HKDSE), India (HSSC).