About us
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Reading is an intensive access course with a long established reputation for academic excellence and student support.
The course has been especially designed for international students without British A level qualifications or the equivalent.
The IFP will provide you with the academic training, language and study skills to start your undergraduate studies with knowledge and confidence and will prepare you for undergraduate study in three ways:
- by providing academic training in three subjects
- by developing your English language abilities
- by enabling you to acquire the study and life skills which you will need on your degree programme.
Key Benefits
- An internationally recognised and respected course with a high success rate
- One of the first courses of this type to be established in the UK
- Two entry points, with September - June and January - August programmes
- You will be a full member of the University of Reading with access to all its academic, welfare, social and sports facilities
- Successful completion guarantees a place on an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Reading
- Accepted by most other British universities for entry onto their degree courses
- Highly supportive learning environment
- Inclusive, international culture and friendly, caring community
- Attractive campus with guaranteed accommodation for IFP students
- Excellent transport links put London, Oxford and Heathrow Airport within easy reach
- Teachers are academic members of the University with considerable experience of teaching international students
- Full range of services to care for your health and wellbeing.