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. IFP September is also available as an online option in 2022.
The IFP offers a pathway to a wide range of undergraduate degrees, including law, pharmacy, computer science, architecture, 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 or architecture 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 enables you to progress to 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.
International Foundation Programme (IFP) - September
International 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: Law, Quantity Surveying, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, 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, Mathematics or Architecture student you should apply for the September IFP.
International Foundation Programme (IFP) - January
Online International Foundation Programme (IFP)
Study the Online IFP at the University of Reading from anywhere in the world. You can enrol on the September IFP and be taught by university academics through a mix of recorded lectures, bespoke online resources and live interactive online seminars and tutorials. Through these sessions you will get to know your tutors and classmates, building relationships, which will support you throughout your studies.
International Foundation Programme (Online) - September
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.
- BA Economics with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BA Economics with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BEng Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Agriculture with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Architecture with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - January Entry
- BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Food Marketing and Business Economics with International Foundation Year - September Entry
- BSc Food Marketing and Business Economics with International Foundation Year - 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 Entry
- BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry
Eligibility
EU students, as well as international students, are eligible to apply for the IFP.
Find out more about student classifications
FEES, DATES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The fees, dates and entry requirements depend on the particular foundation programme. This information is found for each programme by following the programme links above.