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Durham University International Foundation Year
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Age
from 17 years old
Age: 17+
Durham University is a progressive university that combines a long tradition with the most modern teaching methods. The educational institution is included in the top one hundred of the best universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education ranking.
The University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 leading UK research universities. Durham University's scientific work is of a high level and is of international importance. More than 83% of research projects are ranked among the top in the world according to the Research Excellence Framework in 2014.
Durham University has trained many eminent scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs, musicians, entertainers, broadcasters and athletes. Among the most famous alumni: the representative of the film industry and winner of the "Oscar", "Emmy" and "Grammy" Peter Ustinov and track and field athlete, Olympic champion and reigning world record holder since 1995, Jonathan Edwards.
Today, almost 18,000 students from 156 countries study at the university's bachelor's and master's programs.
KEY FACTORS
- It is part of the Russell Group, an association of prestigious British universities.
- Included in the top 100 best universities in the world (THE World University Rankings).
- Ranked 5th in the list of leading British universities (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide) after Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and Imperial College.
PROGRAM
University International Foundation Year
Preparatory programs are conducted especially for foreign students, which take place on the basis of the university and help prepare for admission to Durham University. During the training, applicants improve their English proficiency and improve their knowledge of academic subjects. After completing the International Foundation program, you can enter the first year of the bachelor's degree in the chosen specialty. Students choose the direction of study they are interested in:
- Business, economics, accounting and finance.
- Humanities, jurisprudence and social sciences.
- Science and engineering.
A foundation year programme is a gateway into full higher education study. It’s an extra year added on to the beginning of your full bachelor’s degree, to prepare you with the foundational academic skills that will help you go on to successfully earn your bachelor’s degree afterwards.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation - the seat of the university.
COST, 2026-2027
£26,500 - £28,750 per year (depending on program)
Included in cost
- Teaching
Additionally paid
- Accommodation
- Air travel
- Visa
- Insurance
- Airport transfers
- Educational company services
SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMPANY
- Help with choosing the right program.
- Paperwork (translation of documents confirming education; assistance in writing curricula, motivation letters; consultations on the collection of documents confirming the financial viability of the sponsor).
- Supervising the student in the first month of study: helping to resolve issues related to resettlement, billing and adaptation in a new educational institution.
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