The International Foundation Programme (IFP) has entry points in September and January.
Deadline for Applications for IFP students wishing to study MPharm Pharmacy.
Due to the highly competitive nature of our MPharm Pharmacy course, we will be running a gathered field approach to applications for the IFP, where Pharmacy is the intended future degree. Applications for the IFP with Pharmacy as the intended degree will close after the 29 January 2025 after which the University will review all applications and select the strongest candidates. It will not be possible to apply for the IFP with Pharmacy as an intended future degree for September 2025 entry after this deadline.
How to apply
Candidates should apply through the University's online application service. The online service allows you to complete your application form and attach electronic copies of your academic transcripts, English language certificates and other supporting documents.
Please use the following links to access the online form:
If you are unable to apply online, you can request a paper application form by telephoning +44 (0) 118 378 8372 or emailing ifpadmissions@reading.ac.uk.
4-year undergraduate degrees with integrated international foundation year
- BA Economics with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BA Economics with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- LLB Law with International Foundation Year for international students
- BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BEng Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Agriculture with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Food Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Food Marketing and Business Economics with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Food Marketing and Business Economics with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Mathematics with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Meteorology and Climate with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Psychology with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry
Can't see your chosen subject?
If you want to study art, design, film, theatre, television, business or economics you can undertake an Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Art and Design or in Business and Economics through ONCAMPUS Reading.
For more information, see the ONCAMPUS Reading Foundation Programmes website.
IFP programme options
You can choose a four-year degree with an integrated International Foundation Year, a standard one-year International Foundation Programme (IFP) or study through our University-based partnership with ONCAMPUS Reading (UFP).
IFP scholarships
As well as country-specific scholarships, we also offer an IFP Ambassador Scholarship where students create content and share their experiences about the IFP.
University accommodation
Our University accommodation is safe, secure and located close to our beautiful campuses. We offer a variety of rooms so you can choose the style, facilities and location that best suits you.