International Foundation Programme
International Foundation Programme
The first step towards your Kent undergraduate degree
Our one-year full-time International Foundation Programme (IFP) is the perfect first step towards realising your ambitions.
It's designed for international students as a way to bridge the gap between your current knowledge and qualifications and undergraduate study level.
Guaranteed progression to your chosen degree
We offer guaranteed progression to over 230 undergraduate courses at Kent. Meet the progression requirements for your degree and you can begin your studies without making a UCAS application to the University.
Kent's undergraduate degrees are some of the best in the UK, designed to challenge you and take your studies to the highest level.
In 2022, 100% of our students progressed onto Kent degree programmes.
You'll be a full member of our diverse student community from day one, with access to all the study, social, sports and support facilities the University offers.
Our Canterbury campus is situated close to the medieval city of Canterbury, while our Medway campus is built on a former historic naval base. Both campuses have excellent links to London and beyond.
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International Foundation Programme (IFP)
Mercy from Nigeria talks about her experience studying the IFP at Kent.
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Welcome to Canterbury
Our self-contained Canterbury campus provides a welcoming environment and a close-knit student community. Campus life revolves around six colleges, the Templeman Library, the Gulbenkian arts centre and the Mandela Building (home of Kent Union) – all set among green and tranquil open spaces.
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Accommodation
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Campus Life
Find out What it's like to live, study and socialise on our Canterbury Campus
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City Life
Explore the bars, restaurants and attractions that make our city so popular with students
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Professional-Standard Facilities
At our Canterbury campus, you learn using professional-standard facilities and equipment
International Programmes on Social Media
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Some fantastic pics of the setup for today's Global Hangout Urban Explorer Challenge taking place at 11am in Westgate Gardens in Canterbury! 🧭📱🗺️Good luck to the participating teams of students, who will be using their smartphones to unlock GPS hotspots, complete challenges around the city, and potentially win prizes! May the best teams win! 🏆🏅Keep…
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Another lovely picture of our visitors from University of Memphis, here to study a short course in Photography in England! 📷📷📷
We hope you had a great time in London !!🎡💂🏼♂️
#London #TowerBridge #TowerBridgeLondon #UniKent #ShortCourse #PhotographyCourse -
🚨📢 REMINDER!! 📢🚨Not much time left to book for our Global Hangout Urban Explorer Challenge taking place this Friday 19 May, 11am - 2pm. 🧭🗺️Booking closes at midday on Thurs 18 May, so make sure you book your free place before that time!Explore the city, meet fellow students and take part in fun challenges and puzzles along the way using your smartp…
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Some lovely pics from our popular Global Hangout Boat Tour which took place on Sunday! 🛶🚣🏻♂️⛵Two of our student Global Officers welcomed international students on a fully-guided historical river tour, offering an opportunity to explore the city from a new angle. Our next Global Hangout is this Friday's Urban Explorer Challenge. Book your place via…
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