Join a truly global student community – there are more than 5,000 international students at the University of Reading from over 165 countries.
A beautiful campus
In this film, IFP student Malika takes you on a tour of our award-winning Whiteknights campus.
The thing I liked most about the IFP was the strong foundation I was able to build, allowing me to progress swiftly into my first year as an undergraduate. The programme helped me to strengthen my knowledge in the key core areas of my chosen field. The academic skills module helped me develop very useful skills that I can utilise throughout my academic journey and beyond.
Deema Almarzooqi, UAE, International Foundation Programme (IFP) followed by BSc Nutrition with Food Consumer Sciences
Angel Gyezaho, Uganda
Angel completed the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (IFY).
Yuan Yuan Liu, China
Yuan Yuan completed the IFP before progressing onto BSc Finance with Investment Banking.
Yazan Karadsheh, UAE
Yazan completed the IFP, and then studied BSc Business and Management with Placement Year. He then went on to complete an MSc Financial Risk Management at the University of Reading.
Oluwasemilore Akande, Nigeria
Oluwasemilore completed the IFP in order to study psychology for her undergraduate degree.
The IFP course at the University of Reading was really beneficial to preparing me for my main degree. It made me familiar with life abroad and I gained good experience of what learning is like in the UK. It is a very happy situation when you get what you have worked for and I succeeded in progressing onto my degree and received an IFP prize for academic achievement.
Khamis Al-Harthi, Oman, IFP followed by BSc Quantity Surveying
Speak directly to a University of Reading representative
Book a one-to-one virtual meeting with Atul Rana, our International Foundation Pathways Recruitment Manager. You will be able to find out more about our pathways, how to apply, and discuss which option may be right for you.
Scholarships and discounts
We offer our international students a variety of scholarships, including the Reading Excellence Scholarship – IFP/IFY.
Apply for an IFP or an IFY
You can apply online for our International Foundation Pathways on the University of Reading's application portal.
Why study an IFP or an IFY at Reading?
As one of the first university-owned programmes, with 40 years of experience, our International Foundation Pathways give you the highest quality preparation for your undergraduate studies.