International Foundation in Science and Engineering
The International Foundation in Science and Engineering prepares you for direct entry on to the first year of a Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Science or related undergraduate degree at an NCUK university.
Course features
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
- Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 January 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,475 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Accounting, Economics and Finance at INTO Manchester
Arts at INTO Manchester
Business and Management at INTO Manchester
Computing and Information Systems at INTO Manchester
Engineering at INTO Manchester
Sciences at INTO Manchester
All Subjects at INTO Manchester
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 26 June 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only. Students will be required to pay additional tuition fees for their postgraduate degree.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Accounting, Economics and Finance at INTO Manchester
Arts at INTO Manchester
Business and Management at INTO Manchester
Computing and Information Systems at INTO Manchester
Engineering at INTO Manchester
Sciences at INTO Manchester
All Subjects at INTO Manchester
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 11 September 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Accounting, Economics and Finance at INTO Manchester
Arts at INTO Manchester
Business and Management at INTO Manchester
Computing and Information Systems at INTO Manchester
Engineering at INTO Manchester
Sciences at INTO Manchester
All Subjects at INTO Manchester
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 30 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 24 June 2024 | 4 July 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
Where will it take me?
Accounting, Economics and Finance at INTO Manchester
Arts at INTO Manchester
Business and Management at INTO Manchester
Computing and Information Systems at INTO Manchester
Engineering at INTO Manchester
Sciences at INTO Manchester
All Subjects at INTO Manchester
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 January 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,475 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 26 June 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2022 will pay the 2021/2022 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2022, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2022/2023 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only. Students will be required to pay additional tuition fees for their postgraduate degree.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 11 September 2023 | 5 July 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course. Applicants who are under that may be accepted, but require a referral to the centre for approval first. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | If you have achieved the minimum IELTS score overall but do not have the required score in writing for direct entry, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that in addition to UKVI IELTS, INTO is able to accept other English language qualifications. For more information on accepted qualifications please see: www.intostudy.com/selt-alternatives |
Are you a leader? At INTO Manchester, we are committed to awarding gifted and driven international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 off your tuition fees.
Scholarships aren't currently available at INTO Manchester. Keep checking back - our scholarships are regularly reviewed.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 25 September 2023 | 30 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 24 June 2024 | 4 July 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 20 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances. |
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be by:
- coursework
- assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer
- mid-course and end-of-course examinations
Social Sciences and Humanities at INTO Manchester