University Foundation Programme in Engineering

Pathway to Engineering related undergraduate degrees
(Endorsed by ATHE, an Ofqual authorised awarding body)

Our Foundation Programme in Engineering is specifically designed for international students who have completed high school and wish to progress to a range of engineering undergraduate courses in English speaking countries.

Successful completion offers a pathway to an extensive range of career-enhancing undergraduate programmes at leading universities in the UK and Australia.

You will develop the language, learning and communication skills required for undergraduate study as well as completing a project and studying the following key academic subjects:

Physics

An introduction to the applications of physics and their importance to different fields of human activity. You will also learn the skills required for designing, conducting and analysing experiments.

Further Mathematics & Mechanics

An essential subject for students wishing to progress to degrees in any engineering field.

Computer Science

You will study a range of topics including, Artificial Intelligence(AI), programming, databases, IT security, and web development. The module is practically based with a strong emphasis on applying learning to real life situations.

Chemistry

An introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry. You will study atomic structure, chemical bonding and measurement, plus how to write chemical formulas and balance chemical equations.

While studying at IFG you will receive one-to-one advice to help you decide on the best university and undergraduate course options plus IFG will guide you through you application. For more information on undergraduate courses and our university partners please click here.

English Skills Modules

Study Skills
Communication Skills
Academic English

Academic Subject Modules

Core Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry or Computer Science
Further Mathematics & Mechanics

Completion of High School in your country with good grades (including Maths & a Science) or 4 relevant IGCSEs at Grade C (4). Specific academic entry requirements for your country can be found on our Entry Requirements Page.

Students also require an English level equivalent to 5.0 in IELTS.

Pre-sessional English courses are available for students who do not have the required English level – see our Pre-sessional English Programme page for details.

Fees for all IFG Programmes at our Teaching Centres in UK, UAE and Online can be found on our fees page.
For fees at our Partner Teaching Centres please check the relevant Partner Centre page or contact them directly.
The cost of textbooks for each programme is not included in the tuition fees. Students should be prepared to pay up to 100 GBP / 130 USD / 475 AED depending on the programme and location.

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