Course summary

We will continue to accept applications after January 25th The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a full-time, one-year programme, and is designed to prepare international student for degree-level study within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. This includes degrees in business, law, international relations and English literature. All of the courses within the International Foundation Programme are taught by expert University of Edinburgh staff and are designed to ensure you have the best possible start to your university learning experience. The University of Edinburgh is consistently one of the best universities in the world and ranked 15th in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. As an IFP student you’ll be joining a vibrant community of international students in one of the world’s most beautiful and historic cities and will have access to all of the University’s academic, social and sporting facilities. You will receive English language tuition from the University’s English Language Education department, which is one of the largest higher education centres for English language learning in the UK. You’ll also benefit from a strong support system including a designated academic member of staff for course queries in addition to a student advisor for any wellbeing, heath and non-academic matters. All teaching for the 2023-24 academic year will take place in-person at the University of Edinburgh's Holyrood Campus. All of the courses within the International Foundation Programme have been specifically designed to ensure you have the best possible start to your university learning experience. As each course progresses, its academic, individual study and assessment requirements will gradually become closer to those you will experience in your first year of degree level study. The optional courses you will take will depend on which UG degree programme you wish to apply to after the IFP. Your Personal Tutor will ensure that your optional course choices prepare you for degree-level study. Teaching & Assessment Every course within the International Foundation Programme will be taught by expert and supportive University of Edinburgh academics. In most courses, you will take practice assessments which have been designed to help you develop your academic skills and prepare you for degree level study. Further details of course content, structure and assessment methods for each course will be confirmed closer to the start of the 23/24 academic year. You can view the specific courses that current students are studying on our website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/arts-humanities-soc-sci/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/structure-and-content