International Foundation Programme in Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Key facts
- Level
- Foundation
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Duration
- 30 or 40 weeks
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £18,595 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, September 2027
Course overview
International Foundation Programme in Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at University of Kent. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 30 weeks or 40 weeks pathway study. Campus: Canterbury Campus, Kent. 2026-27 International Foundation Programme tuition: 30-week programme – £18,595 GBP40-week programme – £18,595 GBP Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Modules: Building Communication Skills; English for Academic Purposes (IFP); Digital Design; Intercultural Communication; Introduction to Business Studies; Introduction to Computer Programming; Introduction to Computer Science; Introduction to Creative Arts; Quantitative Research Methods & Statistics
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/137/business-information-technology
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3719/software-engineering
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/124/computer-science
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/124/computer-science
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security): https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4397/computer-science-cyber-security
- BSc (Hons) Digital Design: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4410/digital-design
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence): https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/6513/computer-science-artificial-intelligence
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-university-of-kent-international-foundation-programme-in-computing-engineering-and-mathematical-sciences/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes with grade 4 minimum or grade C, including native language or UCAS points 24 or IB diploma with a minimum of 24 points; we also welcome applications from IB certificate students who achieved 4s in all subjects English: IELTS 30 week course : 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in any skill) (SELT Required) 40 week course : 4.5 (with no less than 4.0 in any skill) (SELT Required)
English language
IELTS 4.5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 4, Writing 4, Speaking 4, Listening 4
Scholarships for this course
Oxford International Pathway Scholarship (Kent)
£6,500
University of Kent Progression Scholarship
16% of tuition fees
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.