International Foundation Programme Offer Holder Hub (Conditional)

This is 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 wish to study with us on our 2026/27 International Foundation Programme here at the University of Edinburgh, remember to check the confirmation date on your UCAS Hub (previously known as UCAS Track), and make sure you reply to confirm your place by the date on your offer.

Learn more here about replying to your offer>

We look forward to welcoming you to the IFP!

Key Contacts & Dates

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.uk
Application or offer queries, please e-mail the University's Admission team at futurestudents@ed.ac.uk
Student accommodation, please e-mail our Accommodation team at housingenquiries@ed.ac.uk

You can find the 2026/27 Programme Dates here>

IFP Humanities & Social Science Pathway

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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.

This means that instead of taking ‘Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences', you will take both 'Introduction to Studying Humanities' and ‘Introduction to Studying Social Sciences’.

You can learn more in the 'Structure and Content' section of our website here >

IFP Art & Design Pathway

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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.

This means that instead of taking ‘Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences for Art & Design', you will have a choice between taking either 'Introduction to Studying Humanities' or ‘Introduction to Studying Social Sciences’.

You do not have to decide which course to take until you arrive in September, and if you are still unsure, we will work with you when you arrive to find the best course option for your future plans.

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

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Risa studied on our programme in 2023/24 and (at the time of filming this video) had 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

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There are three accommodation options to choose from - two self-catered options and one catered. You can learn more about these options via the above link.

Once you have firmed your conditional offer, you can apply for student accommodation via the below form.

Accommodation Application Form for IFP Students>

Please fill out the form before the deadline of Friday 31 July 2026.

Once you have submitted this form, our Accommodation team will be in touch with further details on how to accept your offer of accommodation. Please look out for their e-mail.

For any queries or concerns, please e-mail the Accommodations team at housingenquiries@ed.ac.uk

Q&A with Former IFP Students

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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.