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Study at the University of Bristol with the International Foundation Programme

If you’re interested in earning a degree in the UK, then you can apply to study on the University-delivered International Foundation Programme with Kaplan Pathways. This comprehensive foundation course is designed specifically for international students, and will help you qualify for entry to a University of Bristol degree.

On the programme, you’ll have access to all the University’s excellent facilities and resources, effectively making you a full University of Bristol student before you’ve even started a degree. And, when you successfully pass the International Foundation Programme, you are guaranteed a place on your degree at the University.

What can I study?

There are 3 broad subject areas to choose from when you take the International Foundation Programme. The path you follow will depend on the degree you want to study.

You can choose between:

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Social Sciences and Law

You also may be eligible to study the International Foundation Programme Plus. This course is for students with a higher level of English, and enables you to focus on improving your academic language and communication skills as part of a more advanced programme.

University of Bristol

Member of the UK’s prestigious 

Russell Group

Ranked Top 10 in the UK

QS World University Rankings 2025

11th in the UK for Languages

Guardian University Guide 2025

Founded in 1876 as University College, Bristol, the University of Bristol enjoys a reputation as one of the UK’s most popular and highly ranked universities. As a world top 60 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), and a historic ‘red brick‘ institution, it attracts students from more than 150 countries around the world.

The University of Bristol is a member of the Russell Group, so you’ll benefit from teaching that is informed by world-class research into areas ranging from climate change to information security. You’ll also be in great company; with 13 Nobel Prize winners linked to the University, some of the best minds in the world have been part of this impressive academic community!

Start your path to the University of Bristol

Learn more about the University of Bristol International Foundation Programme, and apply when you’re ready. If you have any questions, contact us and we will happily help you find your best route to this great university!

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