University Foundation

The University Foundation is a one year programme for international students that ensures you meet the entry requirements for a UK university degree course.It is one of our most popular programmes and for those students who successfully complete the course, we can guarantee a university place at one of our partner universities.

  • Academic level:  12 years of schooling completed with a good school report.
  • English Language level:  IELTS 5.0+
  • Course length: 2 or 3 terms
  • Hours in class: 25 hours per week (3 term option); 35 hours per week (2 term option).

Students aged 17+ who want a one-year fast track to University. This programme offers guaranteed progression to a wide choice of Universities on completion of the course.

Our students have progressed to: Durham, St Andrew’s, Warwick, Bristol, York, Edinburgh, Loughborough, Southampton, Sussex, Nottingham, Sheffield, Kings College London, Newcastle, Reading, Surrey, Royal Holloway University of London and other top 30 Universities

What subject options are available?

Study Pathways London             September or January start
Business Foundation Business Studies ; Maths ; Accounting
Science Foundation Biology ; Maths ; Chemistry
Engineering Foundation Chemistry ; Physics ; Maths
Chemical Engineering Foundation Physics ; Chemistry ; Maths or Biology
Humanities Foundation History ; Psychology ; Economics ; Geography ; Sociology

CATS College offered the first private Foundation Programme in the UK over 25 years ago (established in 1985). Our enviable track record and university links mean our students receive the most qualified and experience teaching and UCAS support in the country.