University Foundation

Entry to university in one year

If you are willing to study hard on this intensive fast-track course, you can graduate to university within one year. Some things you need to know are:

  • You should be at least 17 years old
  • You should have finished your secondary or high school
  • English support will continue throughout the University Foundation Programme
  • You can start the Programme in September, January or April
  • You should have an English level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. If you don’t, you can take a pre-sessional Intensive English course first in Oxford Language Centre to gain the right language skills
  • You will be taught study skills for both your course and for university

What are the subject choices ?

BusinessLawEngineering; ScienceComputing

How long is the course ?

Maximum one year

When does it start ?

September; January; April

What do I need for entry ?

Completion of secondary or high school and an IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent

What is the cost ?

Tuition fees of £9,500 for the whole course, plus a registration fee of £100

The course will prepare you thoroughly for studying in a university and we shall help you choose where you want to go for your degree studies. For a full list of our University Links, click here

Expert advice and help is given about choosing and applying to universities

The Abacus Foundation Programme in Business was extremely useful in preparing me for my first year at Royal Holloway to study Economics and Management. The quality of teaching was excellent and I cannot thank the teachers enough for all their support in helping me to get to a top British university.

Wu Li (China)