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Foundation International Foundation Year

University of Roehampton

Duration
1 year Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
£15,000 / year
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Course overview

A one-year bridging programme for international students whose school qualifications do not yet meet direct entry to a UK bachelor's degree.

You build subject knowledge, academic English and study skills, then progress into year one of a full degree on successful completion. This is the route we most often recommend for students from State Boards and some national curricula.

Key modules

  • Academic English and Study Skills
  • Subject Pathway Modules (Business, Computing, Science or Social Science)
  • Mathematics for Higher Education
  • Research and Referencing
  • Independent Project

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of secondary school with results slightly below direct-entry requirements. Accepted qualifications include State Boards, CBSE, ICSE, O-Levels with a diploma, and equivalent national curricula.

English language

  • IELTS: 5.0–5.5 overall
  • TOEFL iBT: 60 overall
  • PTE Academic: 45 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • 🗓️ September 2026
  • 🗓️ January 2027
  • 🗓️ September 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the UK.

  • Progression to year one of a UK bachelor's degree

Post-study work in the UK: 2 years (Graduate Route). Read the United Kingdom student visa guide.

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Foundation International Foundation Year: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for Foundation International Foundation Year at University of Roehampton?

Completion of secondary school with results slightly below direct-entry requirements. Accepted qualifications include State Boards, CBSE, ICSE, O-Levels with a diploma, and equivalent national curricula. English language: IELTS 5.0–5.5 overall; TOEFL iBT 60 overall; PTE Academic 45 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.

How much does Foundation International Foundation Year cost?

Indicative tuition is £15,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.

When can I start Foundation International Foundation Year?

This course has intakes in September 2026, January 2027, September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.