Our International Foundation year is a pre-undergraduate programme comprised of preparation courses designed to help you thrive at undergraduate degree-level study. The IFP in 2026/2027On the International Foundation Programme (IFP), you will take courses specifically designed to help you prepare for entry to university.Teaching for the 2026/27 academic international foundation year will be in-person, at the University of Edinburgh’s Central Campuses. We are offering three international foundation pathway options to choose from depending on what you'd like to go on to study at undergraduate level - IFP Art & Design, IFP Humanities & Social Science and IFP Biological, Chemical, Biomedical & Environmental Sciences.View Our IFP Pathway Options Below: Art & Design Pathway (including Architecture) Here are the courses that you will take if you are studying on the Art and Design Pathway, which includes a route to degree level study in subjects such as (but not limited to) Architecture, Fashion, Film and Television and Product Design.View our full list of degree progression routes that this pathway offers via the link below:Progression routes to degree level study > Art and Design Pathway Humanities & Social Science Pathway (including Business, Economics, Law, Literature, Politics and Sports Science) Courses for those studying on the Humanities and Social Science pathway, which will allow you to progress on to a number of different undergraduate degree programmes including (but not limited to) Business, Economics, Law, Literature, Politics and Sports Science.View our full list of degree progression routes that this pathway offers via the link below:Progression routes to degree level study > Humanities and Social Science Pathway Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Pathway Here's information about the IFP Biological, Chemical, Biomedical & Environmental Sciences (BCBES) Pathway.View our full list of degree progression routes that this pathway offers via the link below:Progression routes to degree level study > IFP STEM Pathway Studying on the International Foundation Programme this year at the University of Edinburgh has been a great way to build the academic foundation required for my future degree.Not only do you get the benefits of being in a university environment, but the programme structure has given me a healthy balance between my studies and social life. Petr from Russia Courses for 2026/2027All of the courses on this international foundation year have been designed to help you develop the skills you need for successful study at university. We’ll build on the skills you already have, from reading and writing to time management and critical thinking. We’ll also help you to improve your academic English, and you’ll deepen your subject knowledge and skills.There are compulsory courses, which you must take, and a number of options which you can select depending on your intended degree and your interests. Teaching & AssessmentOur classes are taught by expert and supportive University of Edinburgh academics, using the teaching methods you’ll experience on your degree. This means that you will attend lectures and smaller classes where you’ll be expected to discuss ideas and ask questions. The learning environment and assessments will also help you to prepare for university-level study. This article was published on Wednesday 28 August 2024
