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    Program facts

    Durham University
    Durham, UK
    • Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      25,900 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September, November, January

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    Program Overview

    What Durham University says about their program:
    "The International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering prepares you to study an undergraduate degree at Durham city. This programme lasts for three terms.


    Upon successful completion of the programme you can choose from a range of related degrees at Durham University.


    This programme is for international students aiming to study an undergraduate degree in a science or engineering field at Durham University.



    • Improve your academic and English language skills needed for university.

    • Gain a foundation in science and engineering concepts to give you a head start on your degree.

    • Study core mathematics and chemistry modules to develop your confidence in theoretical and practical skills.

    • Adjust to the UK education system, from understanding academic terminology to learning how to conduct laboratory experiments and write reports. "

    Admissions requirements

    Undergraduate academic requirements

    To apply for the International Foundation Year, you need to meet the following entry requirements:

    • The general academic requirement for all applicants is good high school graduation grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects.
    • For Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

      Students will need to have studied Maths in their most recent year of study.

    • For Music

      Students must have either A Level Music or Grade 6 theory, in the absence of this, a music video of student playing 3 pieces, 102 mins duration for each piece, in standard electronic form.

    English requirements

    International Foundation Year

    • IELTS Academic for UKVI: 5.5 (5.5 in reading and writing, minimum of 5.0 in all other skills), or equivalent

    ** Pre-Master's**

    • Three terms: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent
    • Two terms: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent

    Documents required

    • Online applicaiton
    • Academic certificates/transcripts
    • English qualifications
    • A copy of your passport
    • Copies of any previous visas and/or visa refusal letters.

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    International Foundation Year

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

      £24,900

    • Humanities, Law and Social Science

      £23,500

    • Science and Engineering

      £25,900

    Pre-Masters

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (3 terms)

      £26,900

    • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2 terms)

      £21,750

    • Law and Social Sciences (3 terms only)

      £24,250

    • Science and Engineering (3 terms)

      £25,900

    • Science and Engineering (2 terms)

      £21,250

    Visa requirements for Durham 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