NCUK international Foundation Year
Its purpose is to help bridge the gap between a student’s local qualification and starting a university degree.
Students who successfully complete the IFY gain guaranteed access to thousands of degree courses at NCUK universities. No one else can offer this guarantee.
Course Details
Age: 17+
English level: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with no element less than 5.0. Pearson PTE (42-49) and TOEFL iBT (46-59) also accepted.
Academic entry requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades
Course length: 1 academic year
Locations: MPW Birmingham or MPW Cambridge
2019/20 NCUK Success Stories
2020 proved to be an outstanding year for our NCUK students. We are delighted with the results and destinations this cohort has achieved:
- 92% achieved grades A*-C
- 100% achieved grades A*-B in humanities and science pathways
Partner Universities
"I got good IGCSEs but really did not do well in my AS exams last year. I am glad that I came to MPW Birmingham and did the NCUK foundation programme. I was over the moon when I found out I will be going to study International Business, Finance and Economics at the University of Manchester this September. The teachers here at MPW are so enthusiastic about working with you and getting the best out of you. I can see my tutor whenever I like; his door is always open. The course is really focussed and targeted on what you want to study at university. If you know what you want to do at university, NCUK at MPW is the best decision you’ll ever make."
Progressed to: International Business, Finance and Economics at the University of Manchester.
"I chose NCUK IFY because I want to go to a UK university next year. The course is busy but I have received lots of help in lessons. My personal tutor is so helpful and all the teachers here at MPW are very kind. They always take the time to answer my questions. I think the small class sizes are very beneficial to the students."
Progressed to: Finance at the University of Manchester
"The reason why I chose to study NCUK international foundation year is because it’s a well-known foundation course in the United Kingdom for international students. The academic and pastoral support at MPW is immaculate. I really enjoyed the course and I am excited to go to the University of Sheffield this September. Thank you MPW for the wonderful support."
Progressed to: University of Sheffield to read Business Management