# International Foundation Programme

**Source**: https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme
**Parent**: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/applying/foundation

### [Applications are now open for our 2026/27 programme!](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp/how-to-apply)

We are now accepting applications for our 2026/27 International Foundation Programme at the University of Edinburgh - a full-time international foundation year and pre-university programme designed to prepare international students, who are not eligible for direct entry, for undergraduate study.

[IFP Art and Design Pathway](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-foundation-programme-university-of-edinburgh/art-design-pathway)

[IFP Humanities and Social Science Pathway](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-foundation-programme-university-of-edinburgh/humanities-and-social-science-pathway)

[IFP STEM Pathway](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-foundation-programme-university-of-edinburgh/what-is-the-ifp/structure-and-content-1)

### [What is the IFP?](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about)

[Structure and Content](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/structure-and-content)

[Progression to Degree Level Study](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/progression)

[IFP Programme Dates](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/programme-dates)

[Why Study with Us?](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/why-choose-the-programme)

[Student Support](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/about/studentsupport)

### [Applying for the IFP](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp)

[Eligibility and Entry Requirements](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp/who-is-the-programme-for)

[How to Apply](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp/how-to-apply)

[Fees and Finance](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp/fees-and-finance)

[Accommodation](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp/accommodation)

[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-and-study-abroad/foundation-programme/applying-for-ifp/frequently-asked-questio)

### [IFP STEM Pathway](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-foundation-programme-university-of-edinburgh/what-is-the-ifp/structure-and-content-1)

Find out more about our IFP Biological, Chemical, Biomedical & Environmental Sciences (BCBES) Pathway, which provides progression routes to undergraduate study at the University's College of Science & Engineering and College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine.

### [Meet a Former IFP Student at the University of Edinburgh](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-foundation-programme-university-of-edinburgh/ifp-testimonials)

Risa studied on our programme in 2023/24 and has just finished her first year studying Finance and Business here at University of Edinburgh. 

Find out more about her experience on the programme including key skills she learned, which helped her to thrive at undergraduate level.

### [Meet the International Foundation Programme Staff](https://cahss.ed.ac.uk/international-foundation-programme-university-of-edinburgh/meet-the-ifp-teaching-staff)

IFP Programme Director and Lecturer Dr Anya Clayworth shares more about why the University of Edinburgh is the first choice institution for so many students.

Find out more about Anya and the other teaching and support staff team members who are dedicated to helping you both academically and wellbeing wise by following the above link.

### Newsletter

Join the mailing list, and let us know which pathway you're interested in hearing about to receive the latest news and updates about our programme.

[IFP Mailing List](https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7LJE-DX7/international-foundation-programme)

This article was published on
2024-08-28