Your one-stop shop with everything you need to know about the 2026/27 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 including services, accommodation, as well as the latest programme details 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 2026/27 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, teaching or structure, please e-mail our IFP team at COL.IFP@ed.ac.ukApplication or offer queries, please e-mail the University's Admission team at futurestudents@ed.ac.ukStudent accommodation, please e-mail our Accommodation team at accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk IFP Humanities & Social Science Pathway video Here is the recording from our info session 'Meet the IFP Teachers', which took place on Wednesday 14 January 2026.Just a reminder that the 2026/27 IFP course in Teaching Block 1 ‘Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences’ will now be changing to two separate courses: 'Introduction to Humanities' and ‘Introduction to Social Sciences’.This means that instead of taking ‘Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences' (40 credits), you will take both 'Introduction to Humanities' (20 credits) and ‘Introduction to Social Sciences’ (20 credits). You can learn more in the 'Structure and Content' section of our website here > IFP Art & Design Pathway video Here is the recording from our info session 'Meet the IFP Teachers', which took place on Wednesday 4 February 2026.*Please note there was a technical glitch with the recording and the slides were not recorded. You can find the slides here >Just a reminder that the 2026/27 IFP course in Teaching Block 1 ‘Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences for Art & Design’ will be changing to a choice of two separate courses: 'Introduction to Humanities' or ‘Introduction to Social Sciences’.This means that instead of taking ‘Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences for Art & Design' (40 credits), you will have a choice between taking either 'Introduction to Humanities' (20 credits) or ‘Introduction to Social Sciences’ (20 credits).You can learn more in the 'Structure and Content' section of our website here > 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. 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. 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. 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 Q&A with Former IFP Students video In this online info session International Foundation Programme (IFP) CAHSS Director Dr Anya Clayworth is joined by two former IFP students and current University of Edinburgh undergraduate students, Kayla and Mason (Moe).*Please note that both former IFP students in this video were paid to share their personal experiences of the International Foundation Programme in addition to their experience so far at undergraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.Their answers reflect what the IFP was like for them the year they each took our programme. 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 34th in world according to the University 2026 QS World University Rankings. Progression to UG Degrees Last year, the IFP had a 97% progression rate on to undergraduate study with 94% choosing to stay at the University of Edinburgh.We welcomed students from 12 world nations (2025/26). 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
