Soon Kiat Ker
My tutors helped me a lot and the programme design on the NCUK International Year One qualification is very similar to university study
Malaysia
The University of Manchester
BSc (Hons) Management
Fast-track to the second year of a university degree
What is the International Year One?
The International Year One allows you to study the first year of an undergraduate degree at an NCUK Study Centre, locally or in the UK, and progress directly into Year 2 of a degree at university.
The International Year One has five subject routes to choose from with progression options to 300+ degree courses across 26 leading universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Who is it for?
Designed exclusively for international students, the International Year One will give you the confidence to study at an international university by equipping you with the English language and academic study skills needed to be successful at university.
As the International Year One is delivered by our Global Network of Study Centres, you can choose to start your university degree locally in your home country (or nearby), or at one of our Study Centres in the UK.
The International Year One is a credit-bearing qualification equivalent to the first year of a university undergraduate degree and is trusted by universities worldwide.
Choose your subject route:
Key Benefits
- Guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of a bachelor’s degree at an NCUK University
- Graduate with a full bachelor’s degree (your degree certificate will be the same as if you studied all years at university)
- Better preparation for university by benefitting from smaller class sizes compared to large university lecture halls
- Choose from hundreds of degree courses at universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
- Benefit from our English for Academic Purposes module which improves your academic English and is accepted by universities in lieu of IELTS
- Keep your options open – if you’re unsure of the exact degree course that you want to study, by studying the International Year One you can experience studying modules in your subject area and then finalise your university degree choice for the 2nd year of university study
- Flexible study options – choose from our Global Network of Study Centres
- Save money on tuition fees by completing the International Year One locally in your home country
- Continue your journey to the UK by choosing to study at one of our UK Study Centres, experiencing UK culture and meeting students from different international backgrounds
- Didn’t meet the entry requirements of your preferred university? The International Year One also gives you a second chance to get into top-ranked universities worldwide
University Progression
Successful completion of the International Year One guarantees* you a place at an NCUK University (subject to meeting the terms of the NCUK Guarantee).
Your university progression options will vary depending on the subject route that you study. To see the university progression options available to you, please view the ‘subject route’ qualification page (above) that is most relevant to you.
Entry Requirements
To be accepted onto the International Year One qualification, applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria shown below:
Academic requirements:
- 48 points with 2 x D grades from the NCUK International Foundation Year
- 2 x D grades at A level
- Scored 24 points or more on the International Baccalaureate
- A GPA 2.0 first-year pass from a US degree
NB: For entry onto the International Year One in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, applicants must have passed in both maths and physics in the qualification they use for entry.
English language requirements:
Students must be able to show English language ability at IELTS 5.5 level or equivalent prior to entry. If your qualification isn’t shown above, you can view our full list of country-specific entry requirements by clicking the button below:
NCUK International Year One alumni!
Testimonials
Hnin Pwint Phyu
Getting into such a great university and receiving the NCUK Prize Award has been my biggest achievement so far.
Myanmar
University of Leeds
BA (Hons) Management
Xiayi Jiang
The EAP module on the NCUK International Year One qualification helped me a lot – I was able to improve my communication skills and the teachers were very good and patient.
China
University of Sheffield
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Get to where you want to be
Start your journey to a world-class university and study the International Year One today.
- Choose from our Global Network of Study Centres
- Improve your academic and English language skills by completing the International Year One
- Get a place at a leading university
- Graduate with an internationally recognised degree, ready to succeed in your career