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Cardiff University, Foundation, International Foundation Programme

 United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee international Fee study period Year of study
Full-time Sep months: 12 £14500 Academic year 2017 - 2018

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a one-year academic programme designed to give students the academic and English language skills they need to enter an undergraduate degree programme at Cardiff University.

Why choose this programme? 

  • Automatic progression: it is the only International Foundation Programme that offers automatic progression into Cardiff University.
  • Full members of the University: our Foundation students are full members of the University and have access to all our facilities, including extensive resource centres, sports facilities and the Students’ Union.
  • English for academic purposes: one of the most important aims of the Foundation Programme is to provide the ideal preparation for you to do well on an academic course taught in English.
  • Library and computing facilities: as a Foundation student, you'll have access to our extensive library and computing facilities.
  • Guaranteed accommodation: you are guaranteed a single occupancy place in University residences for the duration of the Foundation Programme and future studies at Cardiff University.
  • Comprehensive induction programme: we offer a comprehensive induction programme for students, which is designed to introduce them to the University and the staff.

Cardiff University offers International Foundation Programmes in:

  • Business: progress onto one of a wide range of courses at one of the top 10 business and management schools in the UK.
  • Engineering: combining the study of theory with practical application at one of the best-equipped Engineering Schools in the UK.
  • Health and life sciences: designed for students who want to progress into the School of Biosciences or School of Chemistry, or apply for certain health-related courses at Cardiff University.
  • Psychology: designed for students who want to progress into the School of Psychology at Cardiff University.

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Location

Cardiff is located on the coast of South Wales, which has beautiful national parks and beaches only 30 minutes away. Cardiff is approximately 230km (145 miles) west of London and is easily accessed by train in about 2 hours. Cardiff has excellent transport links (ranked 1st in the UK for the most transport friendly city) with an international airport that has flights to many cities in Europe.