The NCUK International Foundation Year is a modular programme that will prepare you for first-year entry to undergraduate degree courses. You will study a combination of modules that fit in with your degree destination. There are five pathways available:
MPW Cambridge only
All NCUK programmes also include a specialist English for Academic Purposes module designed to equip you with the language ability and study skills that will give you a head start on your undergraduate degree in the UK. Studying a foundation programme at MPW is very different to studying at larger foundation providers or universities. Our highly personalised approach offers the most supportive setting for students studying in the UK for the first time allowing them to achieve their goals and ambitions.
Why study the NCUK International Foundation Year?
NCUK supports students worldwide in progressing to university and so far has helped over 40,000 students reach their chosen degree courses. NCUK is a consortium of leading universities with its pathway programmes enabling students to develop and gain the skills they need to succeed at university and in their career.
Upon successful completion of the NCUK International Foundation Year, you are guaranteed access to an NCUK University which includes 25+ UK universities as well as 15+ universities located in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.
September 2026
MPW Birmingham
16-18 Greenfield Crescent,
BIRMINGHAM,
West Midlands Metropolitan,
B15 3AU, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom
September 2026
MPW Birmingham
16-18 Greenfield Crescent,
BIRMINGHAM,
West Midlands Metropolitan,
B15 3AU, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom
Age: 17+
Academic entry requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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