University First International Foundation Programme
(China Only)

University First International Foundation Programme

The University First International Foundation Programme is a three-term intensive course that prepares students from outside the UK for studying at a wide range of universities in the UK. The total length of study is one academic year.

What is an International Foundation Programme?

International Foundation Programmes are designed for international students whose school leaving qualifications from their home country will not allow them to progress directly to a British university degree programme. If you have only completed 12 years of school education it is likely that you will need to complete an International Foundation Programme before you can apply to university.

Why choose University First?

University First International Foundation Programme is a high quality international foundation programme that offers international students a fantastic experience to study in a UK college environment. University First students will enjoy the following during their study:

A minimum of 24 study hours per week
Personal tutorial throughout the programme
Experienced lecturers and course tutors
Modern teaching facilties
Learning Resources Centres (libraries)
Intensive English studies and IELTS test preparation
Access to wide range of college facilities and enrichment activities

Why study at Nottingham College International

Nottingham College International will offer the University First Foundation Programme in 5 subjects to include Business, Architecture, Engineering, Science and Management & Economics.
We have been welcoming international students for over 30 years.
We are on the highly trusted sponsors list with UK Border Agency.
Our international students consistently achieve outstanding results and progress to top British universities such as the University of Nottingham, Aston, Bath, Exeter, Keele, Loughborough, York, Sheffield Hallam, Newcastle and Oxford Brookes.
Some of our international students have achieved grades in the top 5 for the whole of the UK for their A-Level subjects.
We have a long-standing relationship with the University of Nottingham, having developed our International Foundation Programmes in association with the University.
We are accredited by the British Council for teaching English as a Foreign Language.
We are a member of the British Council’s Education UK Partnership, English UK and UKCISA – UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Entry Requirement

Over 17 years old
High school certificate with average academic grades over 80%
"IELTS 5.0 for the September intake and 5.5 for the January intake. For Management & Economics IELTS 5.5 is required for September, with IELTS 6.0 for January.

Start Date and Duration

September 2012 to June 2012 (9 months)

January 2013 to August 2013 (9 months)

Course fee

Tuition fees (2012-2013): £12,950 pounds per year Students shall make a deposit payment before accepting offer of University First Programme.

Existing Nottingham College International agents in China must deal with the College directly to submit applications and claim commission. Please contact the International Office

Email: enquiries@nottinghamcollegeinternational.co.uk
Tel: 00441158842218 or 00441158842489

For individual and new agent queries in China, please contact University First Asia Office at: jessica.wang@originsight.com or +86 10 8515 1899 ext. 607.

Student Bursary

Outstanding students from Chinese mainland are entitled to bursaries up to 10,000 pounds per year. For further information, please liaise with University First Asia Office.

The bursary policy for UF students (Chinese mainland) is as follows: