International Foundation Year

The University Of Bristol

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

• Location
  Bristol
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Bristol
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 17th
  Satisfaction: 79.8%
  World: 81st
• Start Dates
  Sep
  3 Terms
• Course Fees
  From £26,200
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  University of Bristol

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Bristol after only one year. Widely accepted for entry to other UK universities (apply through UCAS).
  • Generous scholarships worth up to £13,000 per year for self-funded international students who successfully progress to The University of Bristol!
  • A world class British University. The University of Bristol is a traditional, research intensive institution that is consistently ranked amongst the best in the UK and the World.
  • A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
  • Located in the heart of Bristol, one of the UK's most dynamic student cities and home to two major university campuses.
  • Bristol is less than 2 hours by train from London and has its own international airport, serving destinations throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Bristol 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. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

International Foundation Year

• International Foundation (Arts and Humanities)
• International Foundation (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
• International Foundation (Social Sciences & Law)
• Or browse a full list of degree programs

Admission Requirements

Academic	Successful completion of high school with very good grades, including maths. Students following the UK curriculum will need A Levels (CCC) plus GCSE B in relevant subjects. For IB students: IB 26 with a minimum of 4 in relevant subjects. Native language and religious studies excluded.
English	Foundation Programme UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. For Arts, Humanities Social Sciences and Law, UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other skills).
	Foundation Programme Plus UKVI IELTS 7.0 (6.0 in Writing, 5.5 all other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).

Top Ranked Subjects at The University Of Bristol

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

• Education (1)
• Aerospace Engineering (2)
• Civil Engineering (2)
• Marketing & Public Relations (4)
• Dentistry (5)
• Mechanical Engineering (7)
• Languages & Linguistics (8)
• General Engineering (9)
• Biology (10)
• Medicine (11)

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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.