International Foundation Year

Durham University

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry¹ to undergraduate degrees at Durham University. On successful completion of this course, you can progress directly to the first year of selected degree programs.

• Location
  Durham
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Durham University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 7th
  Satisfaction: 83.7%
  World: 174th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep, Nov
  3 Terms
• Course Fees
  From £23,500
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Durham University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at Durham University after only one year.
  • Study at a World Class University! Durham is consistently ranked in the UK top 10 and amongst the top 100 universities in the World!
  • The University of Durham is member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
  • Research-led university that ranks highly across a broad range of subjects.
  • Study and live in the historic Northern city of Durham, a popular tourist destination with its famous UNESCO listed Cathedral.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at Durham University, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at Durham University.

International Foundation Year

• International Foundation (Business, Economics, Accounting & Finance )
• International Foundation (Humanities, Law & Social Science)
• International Foundation (Science & Engineering)
• Or browse a full list of degree programs

Entry Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 Reading & Writing, 5.0 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Top Ranked Subjects at Durham University

Durham University ranks particularly well for the following subjects (United Kingdom ranking shown in brackets).

• Physics (2)
• Accounting & Finance (3)
• Criminology (3)
• English (3)
• Biology (4)
• Economics (5)
• General Engineering (5)
• Law (7)
• Earth & Marine Sciences (7)
• Philosophy (8)

Accommodation

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¹ Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.