University Foundation Course (Engineering)

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Greenwich for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering.

• Location
  London
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Greenwich
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 116th
  Satisfaction: 80.3%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep, Nov
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 3 Nov 2025
• Course Fees
  From £16,495
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  University of Greenwich International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at the University of Greenwich on successful completion of this course.
  • Perfect for students who want to study at the University of Greenwich, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct entry.
  • Study on campus at the University of Greenwich, a renowned World Heritage site featuring three 17th century baroque buildings by Sir Christopher Wren.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Benefit from small class sizes and individual attention.
  • Live in The Royal Borough of Greenwich, home to world famous museums and only 20 minutes by train from Central London.

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About This Course

The University Foundation Course (Engineering) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Greenwich for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills), TOEFL 62 (18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 17 Writing) or equivalent English qualification.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Nov 2025	Sep 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026
Sep 2026	Jun 2027	Sep 2027

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Greenwich.

• BEng Computer Engineering
• BEng Cybernetics
• BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng Engineering Management
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering Technology

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.