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Foundation Certificate (Engineering)

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

  • Location
    Nottingham
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Nottingham
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 59th
    Satisfaction: 79.5%
    World: 130th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Feb, Apr, Sep, Oct
    2 Terms
    Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £24,650
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    University of Nottingham International College
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Nottingham after only one year.
    • A top ranking UK university, regularly listed in the top 20.
    • A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
    • A beautiful 300-acre campus, with landscaped gardens and a lake.
    • A central location with good communications to major UK cities including London, Birmingham and Manchester.

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About This Course

The Foundation Certificate (Engineering) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Nottingham 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.

Admission Requirements

Academic Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 4-5 IGCSE subjects at grade B/5. Alternatively, AS Level (BCC), A Levels (BCC) or IB 26 points.
English * UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).

*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options are available: Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jan, Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
Apr 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025
Sep 2025 Jun 2026 Sep 2026
Oct 2025 Apr 2026 Sep 2026
Jan 2026 Jul 2026 Sep 2026
Feb 2026 Aug 2026 Sep 2026

Progression Options

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

  • BArch Architecture
  • BEng\MEng Aerospace Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Architectural Environment Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Chemical Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Chemical Engineering & Environmental Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Civil Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Electrical Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Electronic Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Environmental Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Manufacturing Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Product Design & Manufacture
  • BSc Financial Mathematics
  • BSc Mathematics & Economics
  • BSc Mathematics (International Study)
  • BSc Physics & Philosophy
  • BSc\MMath Mathematics
  • BSc\MSci Computer Science
  • BSc\MSci Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
  • BSc\MSci Computer Science & Cyberphysical Systems
  • BSc\MSci Mathematical Physics
  • BSc\MSci Physics
  • BSc\MSci Physics & Astronomy
  • BSc\MSci Physics & European Language
  • BSc\MSci Physics & Medical Physics
  • BSc\MSci Physics & Nanoscience
  • BSc\MSci Physics & Theoretical Astrophysics
  • BSc\MSci Physics & Theoretical Physics
  • MEng Architecture & Environmental Design

 
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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.

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