International foundation routes

The Bachelor degree with integrated International Foundation Year begins with the International Foundation Year programme. It helps to prepare you for the first year of undergraduate study.

Based on our campus, all your teaching will be delivered by University of Leeds academics and you’ll be a full University student with access to all our facilities and accommodation.

Once you have successfully completed the initial foundation year, you’ll progress onto one of more than 150 undergraduate degrees.

The Leeds International Study Centre International Foundation Year delivered by Study Group allows you to progress to year one of a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Leeds.

It will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at university, providing flexible entry requirements and start dates in September or January.

The Leeds International Study Centre also offers International Year One programmes in certain subjects, allowing progression to year two of some undergraduate degrees at the University of Leeds.

For both of these programme options, you’ll be taught by Study Group staff and will be based at the Centre’s teaching facilities in Leeds.

The University of Leeds is an owner member of NCUK, which delivers undergraduate International Foundation Years and International Year One programmes at teaching centres worldwide.

Successful completion of NCUK qualifications enables progression onto a range of undergraduate courses at the University of Leeds. 

NCUK delivers Masters Preparation programmes at teaching centres worldwide.

Successful completion of an NCUK Masters Preparation programme allows you to progress onto a range of postgraduate courses at the University of Leeds.