Choosing the right programme for you
International Foundation Programme (IFP)
The standard IFP programme has two entry points - September and January - both options provide the same quality and benefits.
The IFP offers a pathway to a wide range of undergraduate degrees, including law, computer science, quantity surveying, and many more. You will be taught from day one by subject experts in the University of Reading, as well as having access to individual tutorial support from the IFP team.
Students wishing to progress onto a science degree will need to take the IFP September start. We also offer a wide range of integrated four-year degree programmes combining a foundation year with a three-year undergraduate course.
International Foundation Programme (IFP), September start
The IFP September start is our standard International Foundation Programme, which runs from September and guarantees you the opportunity of a place on any undergraduate degree at the University of Reading with the exception of Henley Business School degrees, arts and media degrees and some Institute of Education degrees.
Students applying for the September IFP, with Pharmacy as their intended future degree, must apply by the deadline of 29 January 2025. We will be operating a gathered field approach, and will review all applications after this date and issue offers to the strongest candidates. This does not affect applications with any other future degree course selected.
International Foundation Programme (IFP) SeptemberInternational Foundation Programme (IFP), January start
The IFP January start runs from January to August enabling you to start your undergraduate degree in September of the same year.
Progression degrees include: Quantity Surveying, International Development, History, Geography and many more, with the exception of Henley Business School degrees, arts and media degrees and some Institute of Education degrees.
If you are a Science or Mathematics student you should apply for the September IFP.
Please note. We are no longer accepting applications for IFP courses starting in January 2025. You can still apply for courses starting in September, or for courses starting in January 2026.
ONCAMPUS Undergraduate Foundation, Reading
If you want to study art, design, film, theatre, television, business or economics you should apply through ONCAMPUS Reading.
Integrated four-year degree programmes with foundation year
These four-year degree programmes begin in September or January for some degrees, and combine a foundation year (Year 0) with your chosen three-year undergraduate degree. This enables you to apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.
Find out more about four-year programmes and how to apply
- BA Economics with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BEng Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Agriculture with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Food Business and Marketing with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
- BSc Food Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Mathematics with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Meteorology and Climate with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Psychology with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - September and January Entry
Fees, dates and entry requirements
The fees, dates and entry requirements depend on the particular foundation programme. Find out more on our IFP course pages
Eligibility
EU students, as well as international students, are eligible to apply for the IFP.
