What is Foundation?
Sometimes students have difficulties with applications: lack of the necessary entry points, language barriers which will not allow them to study well, or just a feeling of uncertainty. Foundation is a great solution for those who need time to fully adjust to a new field of study. This programme lasts only for one year, but during this year the student develops his/her language skills, starts to get acquainted with university life and gets acquainted with the future specialisation. After successful completion of the proposed program, the student can directly apply for a bachelor's program at the university where the Foundation course was taken, or apply to other universities;
How do I apply for Foundation?
Foundation applications to British universities are made through the UCAS platform, just as they are for undergraduate programmes. It is very important to consider that in addition to the diploma, recommendations and motivation letter you need to upload the results of the IELTS UKVI test. This test confirms a certain level of English language proficiency. The test result for Foundation programmes may be lower than for undergraduate programmes. The test should be taken in advance, at one of the centres in your city, so that it can be uploaded to the portal before the application deadline. College Bound experts can help you apply and prepare for the test. We recommend that you start the application process in May-July to have all your documents ready, to pass the test with the right score and to choose the best accommodation on campus;
We would like to introduce you to the leading universities in the UK with Foundation Degrees, which offer their students a wide range of programmes and a high level of academic excellence.
King's College London
King's College London is one of the oldest universities in England founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington in 1829. It is one of the top 10 universities in the UK and in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021) and has 12 Nobel Prize winners among its graduates, current and former teachers. It is located on five campuses in central London and currently has over 26,000 students.
King's College London offers a wide range of programmes that will allow you to enter most undergraduate programmes at university. Moreover, all students are offered a 6-11 week English course before they start their studies in order to improve their language skills for further studies. All students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation and support during their studies. Classes take place directly on campus (in the heart of the UK - London).
Course options offered:
- Biology and Chemistry
- Business Management and Social Sciences
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Economics and Mathematics
- Global Politics and Social Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics and Business Management
- Mathematics and Physics
Entrance requirements:
- High School Diploma
- IELTS (6.0+, at least 5.5 on each part of the test)
- Age 16+
- Personal Statement (Motivation letter)
Tuition: from £20,000
More information on the website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk
University of Warwick
The University of Warwick, based in Coventry is one of the top 10 universities in the UK according to The Guardian. Studying and living in Coventry is exciting enough as there are several other British universities in the area. Coventry is only an hour away from London, so you can enjoy the countryside during term time and travel to the city on weekends.
Through intensive academic study (particularly English language teaching) you will not only develop your academic confidence, but also prepare yourself for the university of your choice. You can also be sure of the quality of the programme as over 75% of students each year gain entry to top universities in the UK. There are 10 core programmes to choose from that will prepare you for your preferred faculties.
Course options offered:
- Arts and Humanities
- Engineering
- Biological Sciences and Psychology
- Finance
- Business Management
- Law and policy
- Computer Science
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Economics
- Social Sciences
Entrance requirements:
- High School Diploma
- IELTS (5.5-6.0+ scores)
- Age 16+
- Personal Statement (Motivation letter)
Tuition: from £19,500
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is located in the North of England and is one of the largest universities in the UK, currently enrolling around 38,000 students (almost 9,000 international students) and employing 10,000 staff. The University is renowned for its academic and research excellence and is a member of the Russell Group and counts 25 Nobel Prize winners among its past and present students and staff, which makes it fourth highest of any UK university ranking.
Foundation courses have been specifically designed to provide applicants the best preparation for entry to a wide range of undergraduate courses. If you do well in your Foundation Year, you should have no difficulty getting into your chosen department (provided you have completed the relevant preparation modules and passed them to the required standard).
Course options offered:
- Psychology
- Pharmaceutical sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Engineering
- Humanities and social sciences
Entrance requirements:
- High School Diploma
- IELTS (5.0-6.5+ scores)
- Age 16+
- Personal Statement (Motivation letter)
Tuition: from £18,500
More information on the website: https://www.manchester.ac.uk