International Foundation in Science and Engineering

INTO London: STEM, Medicine and Health

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree at one of 50+ universities across the NCUK network, including options in the Russell Group and the QS Top 100 (2025). Choose from a wide range of popular degrees such as engineering, computer science and biomedical sciences – with specialist options in cutting-edge fields such as AI, climate science and cloud computing. Find out more.

This is London’s globally recognized route to world top 100 universities for engineering and science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). You’ll experience regular classes in one of Europe’s largest laboratories, led by a Cambridge-educated professor.

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Key Information

  • Your pathway to a wide range of STEM degrees at 5 QS Top 100 (2025) and 10 Russell Group universities.
  • Guaranteed offers from the University of Sheffield (world top 110, QS World University Rankings 2025) and University of Exeter (world top 170, QS World University Rankings 2025).
  • Regular laboratory classes at London Metropolitan University’s world-class Superlab (subject to annual contract renewal).
  • Led by Dr Robin Smith, who has 10+ years’ teaching experience and a PGCE from the University of Cambridge.
  • 91% pass rate, with previous students securing places at 14 Russell Group universities (2013–14 to 2022–23).
  • To download the full list of progression options for this pathway, click here.

Course Details

International Foundation in Science and Engineering

INTO London: STEM, Medicine and Health

Age Requirement

16

All students commencing courses on a published June, August, September or November start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the start date of the program.
Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English Language Requirements
From IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in writing or equivalent.
Class size

20

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Start Date

23 June 2025

End Date

3 July 2026

Length

4 Terms

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 21,750.00

Accommodation

£ 4,800.00 - 22,495.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 95.00 - 330.00

Studio fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

Airport pick-up (Optional)

£ 174.00 - 210.00

Social programme (Optional)

£ 100.00

Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 500.00

CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent)

£ 25.00

Approximate cost

£ 28,194.00 - 46,160.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2025 will pay the 2024/2025 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2025, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025/2026 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Core modules
Credit Units
Specialist modules
15 Credit Units
15 Credit Units
15 Credit Units
15 Credit Units