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The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a one-year standalone foundation programme for international students.
You will become a University of Reading student from day one with access to all our academic, social and sports facilities.
We have over 40 years of experience in running the IFP, and our team of experienced experts will teach and support throughout your time at Reading.
The IFP offers you a pathway to a wide range of undergraduate degrees, including business, law, computer science, quantity surveying, and many more.
You will be taught from day one by subject experts at the University of Reading, as well as having access to individual tutorial support from the International Foundation Pathways team.
The IFP offers two entry points within the year: September and January. All modules are taught on the September-start IFP, whereas the January-start option offers a limited selection of modules.
If you wish to progress onto a science degree, you will need to apply for the International Foundation Programme, September start.
The IFP September start is our standard International Foundation Programme, which runs from September to June each year.
You will study academic skills and subjects relating to your intended degree, and, depending on your English language skills, you may have to take the Academic English module.
Upon successful completion and meeting any further entry requirements, you will be guaranteed the opportunity of a place on your undergraduate course at Reading.
We also offer the IFP January start date as an option. This January–August option provides you the same quality and benefits as the September–June IFP, and it enables you to progress to most degrees within the University of Reading.
You will study academic skills and subjects relating to your intended degree, and, depending on your English language skills, you may have to take the Academic English module.
Upon successful completion and meeting any further entry requirements, you will be guaranteed the opportunity of a place on your undergraduate course at Reading.
At the University of Reading Global Academy, we offer two international foundation pathways. If you already know what subject you wish to study, the International Foundation Year (IFY) is an excellent option for you. It is a four-year undergraduate degree that includes an integrated International Foundation Year.
Schools across the University offer four-year integrated programmes with International Foundation Year, including the School of Construction, Management and Engineering, the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, and the Reading School of Law and many more
Find out more about the International Foundation Year programme
Applications should be made directly to International Foundation Pathways at the University of Reading.
We offer our international students a variety of scholarships, including the Reading Excellence Scholarship – IFP/IFY.
