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1. International
Foundation
Programme
The next step to
your British university
undergraduate degree

2. If you are keen to study
an undergraduate degree,
but don’t meet the normal
entry requirements, then the
University of East London
(UEL) International Foundation
Programme could be the
ideal solution.

3. The University of East London | International Foundation Programme | The next step to your British university undergraduate degree 3
This course will provide you with
the skills you need to progress to
an undergraduate degree at UEL or
a wide range of British universities.
It is aimed at students who have completed secondary
education, normally lasting 12 years, in their home
country.
The UEL International Foundation Programme will
help you find out more about what it is like to study
at a British university and, if necessary, help you to
improve your English language skills.
Students taking the UEL International Foundation
Programme will benefit from our first-class teaching
staff, campuses and facilities, together with the
services of our dedicated International Office.
You will have full access to our libraries, which are
open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, together
with our computer and sports facilities. You will also
be able to enjoy all the cultural and leisure facilities
that London has to offer.
Preparing you for your British
undergraduate degree
Why choose the
University of East London?
The University of East London has
been delivering quality education
since 1898. We perform very well
when it comes to the quality of our
courses and research programmes,
student satisfaction and the number
of graduates that go on to find
employment.
• More than 4,000 overseas students from some
120 countries benefit from our wide range of
academic courses, together with excellent student
support and a lively social programme.
• Our modern, well-equipped campuses in the heart
of east London, near the historic Docklands area
and the 2012 Olympic Park, have recently undergone
a £170 million redevelopment programme.
• We are one of the few universities in London to
provide on-campus accommodation, with 1,200
modern, en-suite rooms set in the waterside setting
of our Dockland campus.
• Our £21 million SportsDock centre, which was the
official training camp of Team USA during the 2012
Olympics, provides world-class fitness facilities and
a wide range of activities, from archery to Zumba.
• You’ll find everything you need on campus or within
easy reach, including shops, food and drink and
entertainment to suit all tastes and budgets.

4. 4 The University of East London | International Foundation Programme | The next step to your British university undergraduate degree
Our campuses are less than
30 minutes from Central London,
by the Docklands Light Railway,
tube, train or 24-hour buses.
If you fancy something more local, there are large retail
parks within easy reach of our Docklands and Stratford
campuses. Westfield Stratford City is Europe’s largest
urban shopping centre and is just a few minutes walk
from our Stratford campus.
London’s ethnic diversity is reflected in its food from
the famous Brick Lane curry houses to far-eastern
cuisine in China town. If you prefer to cook yourself,
you will find it easy to buy familiar ingredients from all
over the world.
Many of London’s best attractions are free, from top
museums and galleries to street entertainment on the
South Bank and outdoor opera in the world-famous
Covent Garden.
This unique course can be completed
in one or two semesters, depending on
your level of English.
Students with IELTS 5.5, or an equivalent qualification,
would normally take the one-semester programme. If
you have a lower score, of IELTS 4.5 or above, you will
normally be accepted onto the two-semester course.
You will be expected to spend about 16 hours a week
attending lessons on campus, in addition to your own
independent study.
Successful completion of the course can lead to
automatic entry to a range of Bachelors courses at UEL.
What does the International
Foundation Programme provide?
Studying in London
IFP First Semester
Language and Skills Focus
Module 1: Introduction to English
for Academic Purposes
Module 2: Introduction to
Academic Writing 1
Module 3: Introduction to
Academic Writing 2
Module 4: English for Academic
Foundation Programmes
All modules 15 credits, all modules 4hrs
in length, 16hrs/wk contact
IFP Second Semester
Advanced skills focus
Module 1: Reading in Higher Education
Module 2: From Reading to Writing
Module 3: Thinking to Presenting
Module 4: From Data to Report Writing
All modules 15 credits, all modules 4hrs
in length, 16hrs/wk contact
Bachelors
February
Entry Point for students
with IELTS 4.5 or above
May
Entry Point for students
with IELTS 5.5 or above
September
Entry Point
This course is subject to validation and exact content was not confirmed at the time of print. The chart above is for guidance only.

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London is an exciting
and diverse city and is
home to some of the
best museums, arts
galleries, live music
venues, theatres and
restaurants in the world.

6. 6 The University of East London | International Foundation Programme | The next step to your British university undergraduate degree
To join the International Foundation
Programme you need to have
completed 12 years of schooling
in your home country.
The academic requirements for the countries
where the course is most popular are:
India – An aggregate score of over 50% in Class 12,
including 50% in maths.
China – Passing middle school with an average of 60%,
with 70% in year 11 maths or 60% in year 12 maths.
Malaysia – SPM with six passes, including maths.
Nigeria – Five credit passes of grade 1-6 from the
SSCE (WAEC/NECO).
If the entry requirements for your country are not listed,
please email admissions.international@uel.ac.uk to
check if you may be qualified to join the programme.
The English language requirements for all
candidates are:
• For the one semester programme, you will need
an overall IELTS of at least 5.5, with a 5.5 in each
component, or a TOEFL of 72 plus, with at least
17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and
17 in writing.
• For the two semester programme, we require an
overall IELTS of at least 4.5, with a 4.5 in each
component, or a TOEFL of 50 plus, with at least
11 in listening, 6 in reading, 18 in speaking and
15 in writing.
• We also accept other English language qualifications,
including Pearson’s PTE, Cambridge CAE and
Cambridge CPE, and certain country-specific
qualifications.
We are keen to make your time in the
UK as straight forward as possible.
That is why we have developed a
support package for overseas students
that starts before you even apply for a
course and continues throughout your
stay at the University.
Support offered to international students includes:
• Airport pickup
• International orientation programme, trips and
social activities
• Priority when applying for on-campus accommodation
• Expert immigration advice from trained immigration
advisers
• English language support
• The support of our University-based International
Office.
What’s more, if you live in India, Malaysia or China,
our Overseas Centres can guide you through the
application process.
They can advise you on:
• which course to select and how to apply for it
• how to make a successful Tier 4 Student Visa
application
• life in the UK and adapting to British culture
• travelling to the UK
• securing accommodation.
You can contact our Overseas Centres at:
India Centre
University of East London, 312 Radisson Suites,
Sushant Lok Phase 1, Gurgaon – 122002
Tel: +91 124 4267757/8/9
Email: uelindia@uel.ac.uk
Malaysia Centre
University of East London, Malaysia Centre,
apbc Offices, Floor 27(PH), Centrepoint South,
Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2096 9683
Email: Malaysia@uel.ac.uk
China Centre
UEL China, Room 3023, Central Place,
6 Henan Nan Lu, Shanghai, P. R. China 200002
Tel: +86 (0)21 6374 8209
Email: china@uel.ac.uk
What are the entry requirements?
What support does the University
offer international students?

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Tuition fees
One semester course: £4,000.
Two semester course: £6,500.
How to apply
If you live in India, China or Malaysia, please apply
through your Overseas Centre (see page 6). Students
from other countries should download an application
form from uel.ac.uk/international and send it to us,
complete with copies of your relevant qualifications,
such as degree certificate and transcripts and English
language qualifications.
When to apply
Although we don’t operate a formal closing date,
you are advised to apply as early as possible
and make sure that you allow enough time for
a successful via application.
Our International Office
Staff in UEL London’s International Office will be very
pleased to help you with queries you have about any
aspect of your studying at UEL, including funding,
living in London and accommodation. If you live in
India, China or Malaysia, please contact your Overseas
Centre in the first instance.
You will also find lots of useful information for overseas
students at uel/ac.uk/international
How much does it cost
and how do I apply?

8. University of East London
Docklands Campus
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London E16 2RD
UK
University of East London
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London E15 4LZ
UK
University of East London
University Square Stratford
1 Salway Road
London E15 1NF
UK
uel.ac.uk/international