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International Foundation in Computing, Science and Engineering

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

Prepare to enter Year 1 of a career-focused computer science or engineering degree informed by 125+ years of excellence. Experiment in state-of-the-art laboratories and develop practical, future-proof skills.

City St George's, University of London is located near 'Tech City' and the UK headquarters of Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Study a pioneering degree program with placement opportunities at global companies and industry accreditation.

Key Information

  • The only international student preparation program in the UK that is fully validated and quality assured by City St George's, University of London and tailored to the undergraduate curriculum.
  • Guaranteed progression to a range of undergraduate degrees at City’s School of Science and Technology.
  • Experiment in the university’s modern laboratories, conduct research and present on cutting-edge industry issues.
  • Study at our dedicated learning center in the heart of London, with tailored 24/7 support.
  • Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
  • 85% of our students achieved a 1st or 2:1 in their degree (summer 2022 graduates).

Course Details

International Foundation in Computing, Science and Engineering

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong, China
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao, China
  • Macedonia, Republic of
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palestinian Territory
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Age Requirement

16

All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course.
Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. Students applying to progress to degrees in music may need to provide a Music Protfolio - *Additional Information: - Students intending to progress to Music, Sound and Technology: - applicants must evidence some prior experience with music technology through submission of a portfolio of work samples. The portfolio should feature a minimum of two contrasting works that show experience with music technology. This could be, for example, compositions, recordings, sound design, mixes, remixes, multimedia work or software.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in writing and a minimum of 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 25th June 2027

  • Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 23rd April 2027
  • Term 3: 26th April 2027 - 25th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 18,500.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 295.00 - 350.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 19,645.00 - 19,700.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Degree Program Components
120
You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Hours
Academic English and Study Skills40 Credit Hours
Advanced Mathematics and Statistics20 Credit Hours
Foundation Computing20 Credit Hours
Introduction to the Study of Business20 Credit Hours
Mathematics for Science and Computing20 Credit Hours
Elective modules
Engineering Science20 Credit Hours
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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