Entry requirements for foundation year
The entry requirements for a foundation year depend on the university and subject students choose.
Student is 17 years old or over.
Have at least 5 O-Levels/IGCSE or high school.
English proficiency proof (IELTS or PTE scores)
Write a good personal statement
Study gap of no more than 2 years
Foundation providers in the UK
Below, you will find a list of foundation providers in the UK and their partner UK universities, providing guaranteed progression** to an undergraduate degrees.
Aston University*
University of Hull*
London South Bank University*
University of Reading*
University of Sundarland
Loughborough University*
Queen's Marry University*
University of Central Lancashire UCLAN*
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Progression to Study Group partner universities:
University of Aberdeen*
Cardiff University*
Durhum University*
University of Huddersfiled
Kingston University London*
University of Leeds*
Leeds Beckett University*
Liverpool John Moores University
University of Sheffield*
University of Strathclyde
University of Surrey*
University of Sussex*
Teesside University*
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Every year, thousands of students progress to a top UK universities after successfully completing their INTO foundation program.
The University of Manchester*
City, University of London*
Newcastle University*
University of Exeter*
Queen’s University Belfast*
University of East Anglia*
Manchester Metropolitan University*
Lancaster University*
University of Stirling*
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Progression to Kaplan partner universities
Bournemouth University*
City, University of London*
Nottingham Trent University*
Queens Mary University London*
University of Birmingham*
University of Brighton*
University of Bristol*
University of Essex*
University of Glasgow*
University of Liverpool*
University of Nottingham*
University of Westminister*
University of York*
UWE Bristol*
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Progression to OIEG partner universities
Edinburgh Napier University*
University of Kent*
University of Bradford*
University of Greenwich*
University of Dundee*
Bangor University*
De Montfort University*
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Progression to QA Higher partner universities
Ulster University*
North Umbria University New Castle*
University of Roehampton London*
Middlesex University London*
Solent University*
London Metropolitan University
University of South Wales
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Progression to Malvern partner universities
University of East London*
University of Chichester
Foundation applications are open for May 2024 and September 2024 intake
*Approved university by Ministry of Higher Education Kuwait for Kuwaiti sponsored students
Tuition Fee for foundation year
The cost of a foundation year varies depending on the foundation course you plan to study:
Foundation in Business and Humanities : £14,000 to £17,000
Foundation in Engineering and Life Sciences: £15,000 to £19,000
Foundation in Medicine: £17,000 to £22,000
Foundation Year course details
Start dates: September, November, January, and May
Weekly tuition: up to 25 hours per week
Duration: 1-term (3 months), 2-terms (6 months), 3-terms (9 months), 4-terms (12 months)
English requirements: Minimum 4.5 overall (However, most universities require 5.0 overall with 5.0 in each section)
Part-time working: Student is allowed to work up to 10 hours per week on single CAS.
The foundation duration depends on your academic grades and PTE and IELTS scores
Do not exceed the maximum weekly part-time working hours mentioned on your Tier 4 student visa.
Cost of living in the UK
Living costs in the UK varies across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. On average, international students in the UK spend somewhere between £10,500 to £12,500 per year. However, actual living expenses may vary depending on student’s personal spending habits.
Living costs in London are significantly higher than in other cities that also provide exciting opportunities to students, such as Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Leeds. However, it is worth noting that there are affordable areas in London as well where student can live within budget.
Click here to learn about an average expense of student in the UK, including food costs, housing, and other goods and services.
Working in the UK
Working part-time can help manage your living expenses and part of your tuition fee
Ready to apply for a foundation year?
For more information on how to apply for a foundation course, arrange a free consultation or visit at JnS Education offices in Kuwait today