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University of Leeds “ International Foundation Year”

Discover the structure, history, subjects, entry requirements, application process, progression opportunities, success rate, fees, and contacts for the University of Leeds' International Foundation Year. This program, designed exclusively for international students, covers a range of subjects like Arts, Business, Engineering, and Medicine. With a successful track record since 1989, the IFY offers a pathway to over 100 degree programs. Learn about the modules, English study skills, entry criteria, and the seamless progression to undergraduate studies. Connect with the International Office for more information.

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University of Leeds “ International Foundation Year”

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  1. University of Leeds“International Foundation Year” Susan Hunter, International Office

  2. International Foundation Year • Structure • Level 0 • Only for International Students • From mid-Sept to mid-June • 1-week induction course before the usual 2 semesters • Students are fully registered as University undergraduates

  3. International Foundation Year • History • Offered since 1989/90 • Over 1400 students - see next slide • including more than 120 from Qatar • From over 60 countries • For more than 100 different degree programmes

  4. International Foundation Year

  5. International Foundation Year • Programmes • Arts • Business • Dentistry (only for students from some countries) • Design • Engineering • Joint Honours • Medicine (only for students from some countries) • Performance • Science

  6. International Foundation Year

  7. International Foundation Year • Subjects & Modules • All students take an “Undergraduate Study Skills in English” module plus modules in other subjects chosen from: • Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design, Economics, Mathematics, Performance, Physics & Social Science • All subjects except Biology are taught on Leeds’ campus • New Social Science modules have been added recently – these provided access to “Law” and “International Relations” for Qatar students who have studied the “literary stream” in High School

  8. International Foundation Year • Entry Requirements • Above average performance in the Thanawiya Amma Grade 12 examinations with good marks in relevant subjects – typically 80%+ • IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72/200/530 or equivalent

  9. International Foundation Year • How to Apply • The Leeds IFY is NOT in the UCAS scheme • Students normally apply directly either online or using the IFY’s own paper application form • Deadline – officially 30th June but this is flexible

  10. International Foundation Year • Progression • To progress to yr 1, students on the IFY need to achieve grades  “typical offer” A-level grades as given in the Leeds UG prospectus • In practice this normally means that students should obtain marks of 60%+ in all their subjects during the IFY • Students are guaranteed a year 1 place at Leeds if they achieve these grades but they can apply elsewhere through UCAS during the IFY if they wish to do so

  11. International Foundation Year • Progression • Leeds does not have any agreements with other UK universities to accept its IFY students but many have done so • If students only want to join Leeds after the IFY – they do not make normal UCAS applications – they use RPA forms once their IFY results are known

  12. International Foundation Year • Success • The Leeds’ IFY has a very high success rate • Many students have gone on to obtain good UG honours degrees – see next slide • A significant number have also continued on to PG Masters and PhD programmes

  13. International Foundation Year

  14. International Foundation Year • Tuition Fees and Living Expenses • For 2008/09 the IFY tuition fees will be £9200 • The cost of living in Leeds is in the region of £650 per month – this covers all expenses in Leeds, i.e. accommodation, heating, food, clothes, pocket money, books, travelling in Leeds, but not air fares

  15. International Foundation Year • Contacts • Sue Hunter s.hunter@adm.leeds.ac.uk 00 44 113 343 4080 • John Uren (ext.32313) • Christine Martin (ext.37976) • Gill Elliott (ext.33209 – also main IFY contact number) • Fax – ext. 32264 • www.leeds.ac.uk/international/foundation.htm • intfyear@leeds.ac.uk • Room 1.03, 11-14 Blenheim Terrace . . . • . . . 12.10, 12.11, 12.12 Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building !!!

  16. Thank you!Any questions?

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