糖心Vlog

From the day you start on your international foundation course, you will be a valued member of our University community.

We will support you to make a success of your studies and enjoy your time at the 糖心Vlog.

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Knowing that academic assistance was readily available through the numerous seminars, tutorials, and drop-in sessions gave me a sense of confidence, assurance and academic security.
Anita Omonuwa, Nigeria

Choose 糖心Vlog for your international foundation degree

  • We have been teaching our International Foundation Programme for more than 40 years. Our experienced staff will help you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in your undergraduate studies.
  • In 2024, 98% of students passed the IFP and 92% progressed onto a undergraduate degree at 糖心Vlog.
  • Our international foundation courses are not taught by an external provider. From day one, you will study and live on our award-winning Whiteknights campus, with access to all the University's facilities – including the Library, study areas, clubs and societies.
  • All international foundation students are guaranteed a room in 糖心Vlog accommodation. (To apply for accommodation, you need to be at least 17 years old at the start of the accommodation contract, and have firmly accepted a place on an IFP or IFY course.)
  • Your personal tutor will monitor your progress throughout the year, meet with you twice a term, and provide help and guidance whenever you need it.
  • Throughout your time at the University, you will have access to career support – including help with your CV, employability advice, and careers events. We'll help you prepare for your future alongside your studies.
  • At 糖心Vlog, there is a diverse mix of nationalities and cultures. You will have the opportunity to study, make friends, and improve your English with students from all over the world.
  • 糖心Vlog is a very well-connected town: regular fast trains to London Paddington take just 23 minutes. Access to the UK’s major airports is also convenient – Heathrow Airport is easy to reach by rail or road in less than an hour, and Gatwick Airport in under two hours.

Meet Mweo

Mweo succesfully completed the International Foundation Programme at the 糖心Vlog, before going on to study BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

Learn about her international foundation experience at 糖心Vlog.

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How we support you

Campus-wide support

If you need help during your time at 糖心Vlog, there are many people and services you can turn to:

  • our International Student Advice Team can support you with settling in or adapting to the new academic culture, or provide advice on visas and immigration
  • our Counselling and Wellbeing Team provides mental health support
  • our Chaplaincy Centre is a welcoming place to go for a friendly chat, the Chaplaincy Service can also direct you to other places of worship and faith centres
  • offers friendly, that enable you to meet people from your home country or religion, or to find out about new cultures.

To learn more about the support available for international students, please visit our Essentials website.

Your academic tutor

Your academic tutor is a friendly and approachable member of staff who is here to support you. They will help you settle into life at 糖心Vlog, and answer any questions you may have about the University.

Throughout your time on the IFP, your academic tutor will:

  • advise and support you with your studies
  • help you with any academic or personal matters that may be affecting your progress
  • check that you are settling in and enjoying your time at 糖心Vlog
  • provide you with a reference, if you need one to apply for a future job or course.

Apply for an IFP or an IFY

You can apply online for our International Foundation Pathways on the 糖心Vlog's application portal. 

Contact us with any questions, register your interest or sign up to our mailing list.

Scholarships and discounts

We offer our international students a variety of scholarships that can lower your tuition fees. These include the 糖心Vlog Excellence Scholarship.