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    Program facts

    Cardiff University
    Cardiff, UK
    • Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
    • Duration
      6 months
    • Annual tuition fee
      18,000 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      March

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    Program overview

    What Cardiff University says about their program:
    "With the Accelerated International Foundation Year, you’ll gain all the high-quality academic and English language teaching you need for success at Cardiff University in just 22 weeks. Once you successfully complete this intensive programme and achieve the required grades, you can progress to the first year of your chosen undergraduate degree.


    You will study a subject route depending on your chosen progression degree. You have two options: Engineering, Physics and Mathematics or Computing. The route you choose will impact the modules you study at the International Study Centre.


    With the Cardiff University International Study Centre, you’re on the way towards a new future. The Accelerated International Foundation Year prepares you for your life and studies at Cardiff University. Once you’ve progressed to Cardiff, your degree programmes are enhanced by industry collaboration, so you can gain the skills, experience, and professional network you need to achieve your goals.


    Once you’ve completed the programme and achieved the necessary grades, you can progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at Cardiff University."

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    International Foundation Year

    • Good high school graduation grades, or equivalent (Music has additional requirements for entry)
    • Age on entry

      17+

    Accelerated International Foundation Year

    • Good high school graduation grades, or equivalent
    • Age on entry

      17 (but must be 18 years of age at start of degree)

    International Year One

    • Good high-school graduation grades (or equivalent) plus one year of further study
    • Age on entry

      17+ years

    English requirements

    International Foundation Year

    • Academic IELTS for UKVI: 5.0 overall (min. 5.0 in writing), or equivalent
    • For Journalism and Communications; Journalism, Communications and Politics; Media and Communications or Media, Journalism and Culture the requirement is Academic IELTS for UKVI or equivalent level 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no other skill lower than 5.5).
    • For Medicine, Dental Surgery, Medical Pharmacology, Optometry and Pharmacy, the requirement is Academic IELTS for UKVI or equivalent level 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no other skill lower than 5.5).

    Accelerated International Foundation Year

    • Academic IELTS for UKVI: 5.0 overall (min. 5.0 in writing), or equivalent

    International Year One

    • Academic IELTS for UKVI: 5.5 overall, (5.5 in writing and no skill less than 5.0), or equivalent

    Pre-Master’s

    • 2 semester program: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
    • 2.5 semester program: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent
    • 3 semester program: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent

    Documents required

    • Application form
    • Academic Transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Translations
    • Copy of passport
    • Proof of English proficiency

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    International Foundation Year

    • Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences: £18,500 per year
    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: £20,000 per year
    • Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture: £20,500 per year
    • Health, Medical and Life Sciences: £20,500 per year

    Accelerated International Foundation Year

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance: £17,500 per year
    • Engineering, Physical Science and Computer Science: £18,000 per year

    International Year One

    • Accounting and Finance: £19,500 per year
    • Engineering: £20,000 per year
    • Law: £20,000 per year

    Pre-Master's

    • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (2 semesters): £17,000 per year
    • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (2.5 semesters): £22,250 per year
    • Business, Social Sciences and Humanities (3 semesters): £25,000 per year
    • Science and Computing (2 semesters): £17,000 per year
    • Science and Computing (2.5 semesters): £22,250 per year
    • Science and Computing (3 semesters): £25,000 per year

    Visa requirements for Cardiff University

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    UK student visa requirements