This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees at The University Of Birmingham. On successful completion of this course, you can progress directly to the first year of selected degree programs.
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Location
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Birmingham
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 37th
Satisfaction: 79.5%
World: 101st
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
3 Terms
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Course Fees
From £22,860
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Visa Considerations
Integrated Visa
Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
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Course Provider
University Of Birmingham
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Birmingham after only one year.
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Guaranteed accommodation.
- A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Birmingham is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
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A founder member of the prestigious Russell Group, committed to high standards in both teaching and research. The University of Birmingham has 11 Nobel Prize winners and is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (TEF 2017).
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Live and study in the UK’s second largest city after London, with excellent museums, art galleries, cultural and sporting venues as well as nightlife and shopping. Birmingham is also home to the largest financial district outside London.
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Birmingham is one of the UK's most diverse student cities. More than 30% of residents are from ethnic minorities. The city hosts a variety of cultural events, including the UK’s biggest Eid celebrations and the Caribbean Festival of Food, Music, Dance and Art!
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About This Course
The International Foundation Year provides a route to undergraduate study at the University of Birmingham for overseas students. The course is taught on campus by University of Birmingham academics and students have full access to all university facilities from day one. Most overseas high school qualifications are accepted. On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at The University of Birmingham.
Students with a sufficiently high level of English can benefit from a single integrated visa, which is valid for the full period of study (foundation year and degree). Students with a lower level of English will receive a separate visa for the foundation year, which can be extended on progression to a degree.
International Foundation Year
Entry Requirements
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Completion of high school with excellent grades (85% or B grade average). A Level (CCC) or IB also accepted, but not IGCSE/AS Level. Students who have already studied a foundation year are not accepted.
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| English |
Integrated Visa: IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills for English, Drama, Creative Studies and Law. A wide range of alternative English test (UKVI and non-UKVI) is accepted.
Separate Foundation Visa: UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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| Minimum Age |
Minimum age 16 years.
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Top Ranked Subjects at The University Of Birmingham
The University Of Birmingham ranks particularly well for the following subjects
(United Kingdom ranking shown in brackets).
- Dentistry (8)
- Earth & Marine Sciences (10)
- Aerospace Engineering (12)
- Chemical Engineering (12)
- Physics (12)
- Biosciences (14)
- General Engineering (16)
- Sports Science (17)
- Economics (18)
- Accounting & Finance (19)
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