International Foundation in Maths and Computer Science
The University of Manchester
Guarantee your place on an undergraduate degree in subjects including computer science, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics and finance at The University of Manchester.
INTO Manchester offers the only specialist International Foundation program with a guaranteed route to The University of Manchester.
Why choose maths or computer science at The University of Manchester?
- World top 60 for Mathematics and Computer Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
- A ground-breaking university, home of the world's first stored-program computer and where the atom was split, graphene was discovered and AI was born.
- Follow in the footsteps of famous mathematicians and scientists such as Alan Turing – creator of the modern computer – and Sydney Goldstein, who studied at Manchester.
- Access state-of-the-art facilities including a cognitive robotics laboratory, e-science laboratory and nanotechnology workshop.
Key Information
- Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in subjects including computer science, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics and finance at The University of Manchester.
- Receive a guaranteed offer from The University of Manchester when you successfully complete your pathway program.
- Learn alongside other international students at INTO Manchester - our dedicated study center in the heart of Manchester.
- Improve your academic English and advanced research skills, including academic writing through lab reports and assignments.
- Receive tailored support from expert teachers and dedicated student support teams.
- More than 3,500 INTO Manchester students have secured their place at The University of Manchester.
Age Requirement
16
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.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent.Academic Year 2026/27
14th September 2026 - 18th June 2027
- Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 18th December 2026
- Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 28,995.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 345.00 - 440.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 30,190.00 - 30,285.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
| Personal Tutor Programme | |
| University of Manchester Project |
Elective modules
| Chemistry | |
| English for Academic Purposes | |
| Further Mathematics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physics | |
| Research and Communication Skills |
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= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
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