INTO International Foundation in Science and Engineering
INTO London
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree at a choice of top universities worldwide.
Example subject areas: Engineering | Computer science | AI and data science | Biomedical sciences | Mathematics | Physics | Climate science
We’ll help you choose from our extensive university network, which includes:
- guaranteed conditional offers from University of Bath, Queen Mary, University of London, University of Greenwich and University of Westminster
- world top 150 universities (QS World University Rankings 2027)
- universities in the world top 100 for Engineering and Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- Russell Group members
- popular universities in London.
Start your studies in London, where you can explore your options and visit campuses in person. Our expert team will help you narrow down your choices, so there’s no pressure to commit before you arrive.
Don’t meet the English language requirements? Try our Academic English with IELTS Preparation program, designed to increase your IELTS score by up to 0.5 points in 6 weeks.
Key Information
- Build your academic knowledge and English language skills in preparation for undergraduate study.
- Receive at least one guaranteed conditional offer from a leading UK university.
- Study modules tailored to your interests, intended degree and English level.
- Benefit from specialist university placement support, including 1:1 sessions, campus visits and application guidance.
- Attend regular classes at the University of East London's high-tech STEM laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment (subject to annual contract renewal).
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.Academic Year 2026/27
21st September 2026 - 2nd July 2027
- Term 1: 21st September 2026 - 11th December 2026
- Term 2: 11th January 2027 - 16th April 2027
- Term 3: 19th April 2027 - 2nd July 2027
Academic Year 2026/27
11th January 2027 - 6th August 2027
- Term 1: 11th January 2027 - 16th April 2027
- Term 2: 19th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
- Term 3: 28th June 2027 - 6th August 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 18,750.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 295.00 - 350.00
Approximate cost
£ 19,895.00 - 19,950.00
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
| English for Academic Purposes | 30 Credit Units |
| Mathematics | 30 Credit Units |
| Mathematics and Data Handling | 30 Credit Units |
| Research project with Skills Enhancement | 30 Credit Units |
Elective modules
| Biology | 30 Credit Units |
| Chemistry | 30 Credit Units |
| Physics | 30 Credit Units |
| Sociology and Psychology | 30 Credit Units |