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International Foundation Pathways to Bath

Find out about opportunities for international students to join our undergraduate degrees through foundation courses.

What is a foundation programme?

A route to Undergraduate courses at Bath when your current qualifications may not be suitable.


Foundation years or programmes are courses designed to support students who are not yet suitably prepared for direct entry to university study.

If you have completed your secondary education in your own country and are unable to be considered for our undergraduate courses, you may want to consider a foundation pathway.

We do consider students who have studied suitable courses elsewhere, including through our partners. Our MPharm Pharmacy with Preparatory Year course is not available to international students.

We are currently finalising our arrangements for International Foundation Pathways for 2026. If you are interested in our International Foundation Pathway and would like to hear more about it, please complete this form.


Options for foundation programmes

There are many foundation routes considered at Bath


There are numerous institutions that offer foundation programmes suitable for joining Bath's undergraduate courses

If you are an international or UK student and you are considering or currently studying a foundation programme elsewhere, you can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for any advice on the suitability of your foundation course for entry to our undergraduate degrees.

Find out more about studying at Bath as an international student here

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