Successful UFP Engineering Foundation students have gone on to excel on a variety of technology-based degree courses at a range of outstanding universities. Here are just a few of the fantastic offers current UFP Engineering and Computing students have received for this coming September:

City, University of London
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering

Loughborough University
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering

Queen Mary University of London   
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering

Surrey University
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering

University of Birmingham
Chemical Engineering

University of Brighton
Computer Science

University of Bristol  
Civil Engineering

University of Edinburgh 
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering

University of Exeter
Computer Science

University of Leeds   
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering

University of Leicester 
Computer Science

University of Liverpool 
Civil Engineering

University of Manchester  
Chemical Engineering

University of Nottingham  
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

University of Southampton
Computer Science
Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Engineering has long been a male-dominated industry, but changing attitudes are now narrowing the gender gap. More and more female students are opting to study Engineering due to fantastic career prospects, job satisfaction and rewarding salaries available to graduates. Samira studied on our Engineering pathway and has since gone on to obtain a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Manchester. She now works for Rolls Royce as an engineer. Here is what she had to say about her time on the UFP.

‘I appreciated the UFP engineering programme structure as it focused not only on my targeted subjects but it also introduced me to soft skills such as IT and programming languages, which no doubt put me ahead of my colleagues during my Aerospace Engineering degree. When I first joined the UFP, what really comforted me was how the teachers and staff were eager to help me adjust to studying in a foreign country. It is hard to live without family and cope in a new environment, so it was a relief to see teachers become my life time mentors, guiding me through my studies, personal issues and university application very step of the way.’

Our successful Engineering students go on to study a range of Engineering undergraduate courses at high-ranking British universities.

Here’s what some of our past students had to say about their time on our Engineering Foundation Course.

‘The teachers at UFP were excellent and I particularly enjoyed the multicultural environment. I have made friends from many different countries.’ Ajith, Engineering student

Received offers from:

University of Bath
University of Bristol
University of Southampton
University of Leeds

‘I really enjoyed my time at the UFP and I improved greatly in all of my chosen major modules. I especially enjoyed my Maths and Physics classes as my teacher was fantastic.’  Nursultan, Engineering student
Received offers to study Computer Science at:

Queen Mary University
City University

‘The wonderful teachers at UFP care about their students and do their best to ensure that we succeed in achieving our goals.’ Rogena, Engineering

Received offers from:

King’s College, London
University of Leeds
University of Surrey
University of Reading

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This foundation pathway prepares you for undergraduate degrees in everything from Advertising to Journalism, Film Studies to Philosophy and from History to Law.  

Students from this foundation course progress to some of the best universities in the UK. In the past few years alone, we’ve had graduates go to some very high-ranking universities, including: 

King’s College London for History 

 The University of Edinburgh for Politics 

 University of Bristol for Sociology 

University of the Arts London (UAL) for Advertising  

University of Warwick for Law with Social Sciences 

Join a course starting in January 2022 – for university entry in September 2022 –  to be considered for this scholarship.  

We are also running a similar scholarship for Engineering & Computing students, also worth up to £3000 off the fees.   

Get in touch today to find out more or apply online.  

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Do you aspire to great things in engineering or computing? Could you be the next Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Ada Lovelace?

Students keen to join UFP’s Engineering & Computing pathway have the chance for up to £3000 off foundation course fees thanks to an academic scholarship.

It is part of our commitment to STEM subjects.  Supporting students in these specialisms is very important to us. So we want to hear from all those bright minds out there who dream of being the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.  

Like UFP, UK universities are strongly supporting engineering applications, with many offering part scholarships too.    

We would love to hear from as many female applicants as possible. Follow the link here to find out more about the scholarship and how to apply:  https://test3.ufp.uk.com/course/foundation-engineering-computing/ 

Enrol in our January 2022 intake for a chance to be eligible for the scholarship.

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Have you received your WAEC result yet? We’d love to hear from all you students in The Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria thinking about what to do next with your grades.

Here at UFP, we can help. Take a new step and come to London to study because it’s officially the world’s best student city,  according to the prestigious QS Best Student City Rankings 2022.

Why pick UFP?

We specialise in preparing international students for university entry to world-class destinations. Our foundation programme has more than 30 student nationalities. So you can feel right at home here in our cosmopolitan city, among a multi-cultural, inclusive college community.

Students can do a one-year course with UFP and be ready for university entry in September 2022.

Our foundation pathways suit most undergraduate degrees. They are accepted by most British universities, with many of our students progressing to Russell Group destinations.

Since UFP started in 1989, we have never failed to place a student at a top university upon successful completion of our foundation programme. So you can be confident you’re in safe hands!

Find out more about our courses or you can apply for our January 2022 intake online.

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We currently offer six different foundation pathways, but if there is a course combination you don’t see listed, we can make it happen for you! 

In reality, all of our courses are individual to each student – because our syllabuses are specially designed to make sure the subjects you focus on are the best starting path for you. We teach the fundamentals in the first term and allow students to select modules from the wide range on offer in the second and third terms, so they can gradually begin to specialise.  All students study 3 minor modules and 3 major modules.  

Our current foundation pathways are: 

Architecture, Art & Design 

Business & Finance 

Engineering & Computing 

Law, Humanities & Social Sciences 

Medicine 

Science & Pharmacy 

Tailored foundation
If you want to study a combination of subjects that are not listed on our website or in our course brochures then you can! By offering a tailored programme, which it custom-built especially for you, you have the flexibility to apply for more specialised degrees at university. These degrees might be slightly less conventional than normal – for example in bioengineering or business and media. Or you might want to study business and biology together at university.  

There are many different combinations we can make work for you here at UFP so that you study subjects that can open more doors for you with your university education.  

‘Sometimes a student finds it difficult to make up their mind about what they want to study,’ says course director Mr Kaveh. ‘The great thing about this mix and match is that it allows you to choose more than one degree subject.’ 

For students considering an undergraduate degree in business and media, you might want to study UFP majors in economics, business organisation and photography or graphic design. For a degree in bioengineering, you might want to study biology, mathematics and physics with us.  

Or for a degree in mechanical engineering with business, you would choose to study our major foundation modules in further maths, physics and economics. For a law and business degree, it would be economics, business organisation and law.  

Almost any combination with UFP is possible! 

Talk to one of our course advisors to find out more or apply online today to join a course starting in September (2021) or January 2022 for entry into university in September 2022.

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Fast-track foundation pathways 

We are here to help. If you can’t face repeating another two years of study, our one-year University Foundation Programmes offer the best alternative. Whether you are a UK-based or international student, we will support you to reach your full potential and achieve the right grades for an undergraduate degree at a world-class destination. We offer 6 different foundation courses, that prepare you to study dozens of different degrees.   

What are the benefits of joining UFP? 

One-year progamme
You might feel in limbo at the moment, but we can get you to university, where you belong. With two start dates, you can join a course in September or January and can still take up a university place in September 2022.  

Rigorous academic standards
We won’t lie, we expect a lot from our students. But we also deliver on our promises of progression to university and success on your degree. Our teachers are highly qualified and are specialists in their field. These standards will allow you to make a smooth transition to undergraduate degree level. We are also one of the only foundations externally moderated by 5 leading universities.  

Exceptional university preparation
We like to see ourselves as something of a transition college: you get student support that really takes care of you, that gives you the room to get better at managing your own studies and learning the vital study skills you’ll need for an undergraduate degree. And that’s alongside a full UCAS service.   

Courses are specially tailored and offer a bite-size ‘teach and test’ approach (a huge hit with our students!), which removes a lot of pressure. By focusing on continual assessment rather than one big end-of-year exam, we ensure students stay on track and any learning issues are picked up on early so they can be remedied.  

Our successful approach is shown by the prestigious universities our leavers progress to and the many 1:1 and 2:1 degrees UFP alumni go on to achieve.  

World-class destinations
You might have missed out on a place to study at a top Russell Group destination like King’s College London (KCL) or University College London (UCL) or maybe you were excited about studying in Scotland or the north of England at first-class institutions like The University of Edinburgh or The University of Manchester. We regularly send students to these destinations and many more across the UK. Our students receive multiple university offers every year.   

Over 30 years’ experience
Being the older one in the business comes with advantages! Our long-standing reputation in the British education market means we are afforded trust and respect by the Russell Group universities and many others, with our foundation courses accepted by over 90 UK universities.  

State-of-the-art facilities 
UFP is part of David Game College, and is based at a former university campus in London, so we are lucky enough to have outstanding facilities, including university-grade science labs and an inspiring Architecture, Art & Design department. Or you can choose to study at our beautiful Bath campus (Bath Academy), in the south west of England.  

 You can apply online today or talk to one our course advisors to find out more.   

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It is our intention, unless we are instructed otherwise by the UK government, for ALL classes to revert to in-person only from Monday 1^st February 2021. We hope that students will use the 4 weeks of online classes as an opportunity to make their travel arrangements (if they are overseas), quarantine in the UK (if this is required based on their country of departure) and prepare for the new term without the pressure of physical attendance in the College.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO A-LEVEL OR GCSE STUDENTS OF THE DAVID GAME COLLEGE LONDON, OR UFP ART & DESIGN STUDENTS. (As Art & Design cannot be taught online, students for this pathway are being asked to still attend the College in person. However, the risks to them will be reduced as there will be no other students in the UFP department, and they will have sole-access to the entire 5^th floor of the College with all recommended safety measures in place.)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the College:

Telephone: 0044 207 727 7774

Email Admissions Department: admissions@localhost (if you are a new student starting in January 2021)

Email Student Support: r.ferguson@localhost (if you are an existing student)

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Why should you choose a foundation year over A Level?

A foundation programme such as the UFP provides a supportive environment and acts as a stepping stone that bridges the gap between your GCSEs and university. While it is recognised as an A Level equivalent, a foundation year is a faster alternative route to university, that eases you back into an academic environment while providing access to a wide range of degree courses at over 90 universities.

Instead of committing to 2 years of study, a foundation programme is a one-year course. This is ideal for British students who may be disappointed with their A/AS Level results but are reluctant to repeat another 2 years studying.

What can you study?
On a foundation programme, you can choose to study a particular pathway that relates directly to your area of interest and desired degree subject. The pathway you will study will equip you with the fundamental knowledge required for your first year at university by providing a thorough introduction to each subject and allowing you to gain essential skills.

For example, if you’re a budding entrepreneur hoping to study an undergraduate degree in Business Management, you would embark on the Business and Finance pathway. If your goal is to become a pharmacist in the future, you would opt for the Science and Pharmacy pathway. Each pathway is clearly linked to university degree courses, so you can be reassured that you are studying relevant topics that will fully prepare you for your first year. See our full list of pathways here.

What qualifications do you need to join a foundation programme?
To join the UFP, you will need to have completed 5 GCSEs and achieved A-C in each. See the list of entry requirements here.

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UFP Students enjoyed a fantastic tour of the BBC’s iconic Broadcasting House here in London.

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Born in Pakistan, Hasham wanted to pursue his studies in the UK and decided to join the University of Arts of London. He would soon realise being a speaker of Urdu could be extremely valuable in the media industry in the UK.

“Moving to England to study journalism was a good idea because I got to understand journalism not only from an academic perspective but I also got a good view of the inner workings of the industry”

During the class he presented his work as an undercover reporter and our students found this very inspiring and motivating.

“Last Thursday we had a special guest called Hasham Cheema. Before he visited the UFP, we did not have a lot of opportunities to listen to real experiences in the media industry. Hasham told many stories about what he has done in the past and what kind of method he used for his documentaries. He also reminded me of the importance of planning. He is a foreigner in the UK like us, therefore, a bond of sympathy developed between him and us” (San, South Korea).

“The special guest Hasham was very friendly and natural. It seemed like he knew us. I learned many things related to documentaries, but also, more personal ones that I enjoyed very much. It was also easy to understand his experiences” (Bia, Angola)

“I enjoyed listening to Hasham. It was interesting to know how he got into the industry and hear the practical side of making documentaries, like equipment and filming difficulties, legal issues, such as what you can and cannot show on TV” (Mariia, Ukraine)

“I found the session extremely helpful and interesting, especially since I want to create documentaries in the future. Mr Hasham seemed very interested in his work and was able to explain it in detail to us. He was excited to hear about us and answer any questions about his work. Personally, I believe he was very brave for what he did in his documentary and it deserves a lot more attention. I would love to see more documentaries of this type and to hear more about him and his work. I’m really looking forward to our other special guest speakers” (Parmida, Iran)

“Hasham managed to immerse us in the topic of undercover journalism and how it manages to challenge ideologies that people have. He was very interactive with the class by speaking to us about important factors he faced doing his job. The highlight of the class was when he shared his knowledge and experience on how to deal with difficulties in our future media careers, based on each other’s countries. He was friendly and answered all our questions personally which made us interested in his film”. (Alia, Egypt).

“Mr Hasham, an undercover reporter visited us as a special guest and gave us a workshop on his job. He talked about his job and what he does. I learned that it is a very exciting job with a lot of risks. To receive permission to film someone without them knowing, we need strong evidence about them. Don’t expect it to be quick and easy, it takes a lot of time and it is very hard to get a lot of information, as we cannot ask directly but we have to direct them to say things. You, as an undercover reporter, have to be prepared with equipment, questions and situations. It was a great experience”. (Akshay, Tanzania).

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