International Foundation Programme Offer Holder Hub (Unconditional)

Your one-stop shop with everything you need to know about the 2026/27 International Foundation Programme here at the University of Edinburgh as an unconditional 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.

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.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 accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk

New Student Website

As a 2026/27 International Foundation Programme student here at the University of Edinburgh, you will be a matriculated University of Edinburgh student with access to all of the same resources, facilities and support services as undergraduate students.

Access the New Student website

This website includes information on the Top 6 Tasks to complete before your arrival to the University of Edinburgh in September, which includes how to register as a student and apply for your student card.

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.

IFP Student Accommodation

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There are three accommodation options to choose from - two self-catered options and one catered.

Once you have paid your IFP deposit, a member of our accommodation team will contact you with details about how to apply for student accommodation. Once received, a team member will e-mail you an accommodation offer. Please confirm your accommodation offer within 3 days of receipt.

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

Q&A with Former IFP Students

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.

Meet the IFP Team

Find out more about Programme 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.

Wellbeing and Non-Academic Support

Student Adviser Tatiana Chepelina explains more about the student support on offer throughout the International Foundation Programme here at the University of Edinburgh.