International Foundation programmes
International Foundation programmes enable international students from a wide range of countries to develop the necessary skills to meet the demands of an undergraduate degree programme at the University of St Andrews.
These international pathway courses provide excellent preparation, combining academic subjects with language development alongside the skillset for successful study at a British university. Find out why you should study an international foundation programme
IFP courses
International Education Institute
The International Education Institute at the University of St Andrews provides high-quality foundation, pathway, postgraduate, pre-sessional and short courses for international students.
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