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Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Key facts

Programme length: 3 terms
Entry dates: September, November (Enhanced Induction) or January
Progress to: Second year of a four-year undergraduate degree (some exceptions apply)

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A pathway to an undergraduate degree

What is the Undergraduate Foundation Programme?

The Undergraduate Foundation Programme is a preparation programme for international students who don’t meet the direct entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde. Once you successfully complete the programme, you will progress to the second year of a four-year undergraduate degree (some exceptions apply). 97% of students who completed the Undergraduate Foundation Programme at the International Study Centre were offered progression to a degree course at the University of Strathclyde in 2024.

You can choose from two routes, and you will study core modules as well as route-specific modules designed to focus on the academic areas most useful for your degree.

Benefits of an undergraduate foundation

Study academic modules related to your progression degree
Develop your English language skills in a university setting
Receive an introduction to university life and improve your study skills

Choose your subject route

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Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social Sciences

A pathway to the second year of an undergraduate degree (some exceptions apply) at the Strathclyde Business School and Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Engineering and Sciences

A pathway to the second year of an undergraduate degree (some exceptions apply) at the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science.

Study plan options

Course length	Start date	End date	Progress to the University of Strathclyde
3 terms	September	June	September
3 weeks Enhanced Induction + 3 terms	November	August	September
3 terms	January	August	September

Need to improve your IELTS score?

We offer additional English language programmes online which are designed to raise your IELTS to the required level.

Entry dates

10 week: May or September

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The foundation is really preparing me for the first year or the second year in university. If I haven't done the foundation, I will struggle a lot. It’s about learning how to study and how the system works in university.

Now I feel confident. At the beginning, I wasn't sure. But I'm sure, because the teachers are nice, and the friends I have, everybody is willing to help me.

Zaynab from Kuwait
Studied Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Engineering and Sciences

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International Study Centre

The International Study Centre is located on the University of Strathclyde campus. You’ll have access to world-class facilities, and you’ll meet other students from the day you arrive.

How to apply

Find out how to apply to study at the International Study Centre and how the admissions process works, plus all the supporting information you need to apply.

Online study

If, for any reason, you are unable to travel to the UK to start your on-campus Undergraduate Foundation Programme or Pre-Masters Programme, you can keep your university ambitions on track with Study Group Digital Learning's Online programmes.

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Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to answer any questions you may have and help you with your application. We can't wait to meet you!