International Foundation Programme - The University of East London

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International Foundation Programme (4-year degree programme)

Study a comprehensive programme leading to a range of degrees at the University of East London on one integrated visa for the entire duration of your degree.

95% pass rate

(Students who completed the International Foundation Programme, September cohort 2023-24)

Start date

September 2025
January 2026

Visa type

Integrated visa
(International Foundation Programme + Degree Programme)

Cost

£15,270

About the programme

The International Foundation Programme is your first step toward a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of East London. You’ll study on one integrated visa for the full duration of your degree, beginning with a comprehensive foundation year designed to build your academic skills and subject knowledge.

The programme combines a set of core modules with subject-specific modules tailored to your chosen progression degree stream. This structure allows you to strengthen essential academic skills while beginning to specialise in your field of interest.

Core modules include:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Research and Study Skills
Mental Wealth: Professional Life

Key facts

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with no component below 5.5)

Academic entry requirements:

Students need to achieve GCSE/iGCSE with minimum grades of 44444 (or equivalent), which is approximately equivalent to 5 subjects at grade C.

Each application will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed on the International Foundation Programme.

Minimum age requirement:

September start: 16 years of age. All students must turn 17 years of age by 31 December 2025.

January start: All students must be 17 years of age.

Our pathways

Business & Management

You will study the following modules:

Semester 1:

Core Modules

English for Academic Purposes

Mental Wealth: Professional Life

Chosen Stream Modules

Introduction to Business Environment

Semester 2:

Core Modules

Research and Study Skills

Chosen Stream Modules

Introduction to Accounting

Introduction to Marketing

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Engineering, Computing & Science

You will study the following modules:

Semester 1:

Core Modules

English for Academic Purposes

Mental Wealth: Professional Life

Chosen Stream Modules

Mathematical Applications

Semester 2:

Core Modules

Research and Study Skills

Chosen Stream Modules

Modules Physical Science

Introduction to Computing

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

The Foundation Programme really did help me - it wasn't just the educational part but it was also the lecturers that did motivate me to do better which I'm really grateful for.

Zewelanji from Zimbabwe