Your one-stop shop with everything you need to know about the 2025/26 International Foundation Programme here at the University of Edinburgh as a conditional offer holder. It's here that you'll be able to find out more about our University, programme updates, services, accommodation and more! We'll continue to update this page with the latest information as you work to meet the conditions of your offer. Remember to Accept Your Offer! If you have an offer of a place on the 2025/26 International Foundation Programme, and you wish to study with us, remember to check the confirmation date on your UCAS Track, and make sure you reply to confirm your place by the date on your offer.We look forward to welcoming you to the IFP!Follow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram Key Contacts If you have a question about the International Foundation Programme's course content or structure, please e-mail IFPStudentSupport@ed.ac.ukFor questions regarding admissions, please contact the University's Admission team at futurestudents@Ed.ac.ukFor questions regarding student accommodation, please e-mail our Accommodation team at accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk Why Choose the University of Edinburgh? IFP Programme Director and Lecturer Dr Anya Clayworth shares more about why the University of Edinburgh is the first choice institution for so many students. Former IFP Student - Risa (Extended Version) Watch the full video of Risa as she goes more in depth about her time on the University of Edinburgh's International Foundation Programme. Plus more from IFP alumni via the link above. Meet Tatiana - IFP Student Adviser COL Student Adviser Tatiana Chepelina explains more about the student support on offer throughout the International Foundation Programme here at the University of Edinburgh. Academic Support on the IFP IFP Programme Director and Lecturer Anya Clayworth shares more about the academic support available to all students on the International Foundation Programme. Meet the Teachers - Online Info Session video Here is the recording from our latest info session 'Meet the IFP Teachers', which took place on Monday 5 May 2025. Meet the IFP Staff Find out more about IFP Director Anya and the other teaching and support staff team members who are dedicated to helping you both academically and wellbeing wise by following the above link. IFP Student Accommodation video There are three accommodation options to choose from - two self-catered options and one catered.Once you have met the conditions of your offer and become and unconditional offer holder and paid your IFP deposit, a member of our accommodation team will contact you with details about how to apply for student accommodation. For any queries or concerns, please e-mail the Accommodations team at accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk Meet Risa - Former IFP Student video Risa studied on our programme in 2023/24 and has just finished her first year studying Finance and Business here at University of Edinburgh. In this video she shares more about her experience on the IFP including skills she learned, which helped her to thrive at undergraduate level. She also talks about living in Edinburgh, the friends she made, societies she joined, student accommodation and her plans for the future. Browse our University Societies As a student at the University of Edinburgh, in addition to the support services you'll receive as an International Foundation Programme student, you'll have access to all of the same support services and facilities as an undergraduate student including the gym and student clubs known as societies. There are hundreds of student societies to choose from, or you can create your own.Learn more about the Societies Here> Testimonials Hear from former and current IFP students on our website and Instagram channel. Did you know? The University of Edinburgh is ranked 27th in the world according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Progression to UG Degrees Last year, the IFP had a 96% progression rate on to undergraduate study.We welcomed students from 15 world nations (2024/25). Facilities and Support We offer a range of facilities and support to our IFP students from academic to wellbeing. You'll also have access to all of the same resources and services as undergraduate students.Learn more about the University facilities and services> This article was published on 2025-05-13
