
University Foundation Programme at Worthgate
The University Foundation Programme (UFP) - a bridging qualification for international students
UFP Facts
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Ages:
September start: 16.5+ years
January start: 17+ years -
Entry Requirements:
At least 11 years of schooling and a good school record -
Language Requirements:
September start: IELTS 4.5+
January start: IELTS 5.0+
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Average class size:
14 -
Hours per week:
20+ -
Course duration:
3 Terms and 2 Terms
(September and January Start)
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Tuition Fees:
(per year) -
International:
£29,985 -
EU:
£24,495 -
UK:
£16,995
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Fast-Track Tuition Fees:
(per year) -
International:
£24,990 -
EU:
£21,690 -
UK:
£13,990
Why study the UFP at Worthgate?
Designed specifically for high achieving international students, the UFP acts as a bridge from students’ high school education in their own country to university in the UK.
† Over the last 10 years from those universities who accept the CATS UFP
Dr. Jennifer Walters
UFP Overview
The UFP recognises the specific academic challenges that students face and uses assessment strategies that offer the best opportunities to demonstrate an individual’s academic level and potential. Students each choose three academic subjects with exams at the end of the course. In addition, all students attend academic English classes designed to develop their English skills for university.
Final UFP grades are determined by an exam as well as a significant amount of coursework which simulates the structure of most UK university courses.
Choosing a subject combination is important as universities look for students that have good grades in the right subjects. We work intensively with each student choose the best combination to help achieve their university and career aspirations.
Gain an accredited qualification accepted by 95 of the 100 top UK universities
Unlock progressing to a UK or international university
Develop skills needed to succeed at university with a focus on improved capacity to learn with confidence and independence
Improved English language fluency and proficiency
Develop the foundation knowledge needed to study a specific subject at undergraduate level
Experience life at an international school and prepare for life at a UK university
UFP Subject Choice and Structure
UFP students select one subject from each block – three subjects in total. Non-native speakers will also study English as a Second Language
September Start Courses
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Business Chemistry International Relations Psychology | Business Economics Maths Physics | Business Chemistry Maths | Economics Maths Psychology Physics Sociology Visual Arts | Biology Business History Maths Sociology |
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January Start Courses
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E |
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Business Chemistry Sociology | Physics Psychology | Economics Math’s Biology |
Questions About UFP
Students take examinations in each subject at the end of the year with results published soon after. To ensure students are well prepared they also take part in mock exams so that teachers can help identify any areas where there may be difficulties. English is tested through an IELTS examination.
Most subjects have 30% coursework which is written or practical work completed throughout the year and counts towards the overall grade.
In 2020, we introduced electronic testing so that candidates can work on a computer in a way they are familiar with, rather than using pen and paper.
UFP Testimonials
- University Foundation
- Mathematics, Sociology, Computer Science
- University of Exeter
- Computer Science w. Ind. Placement
- University Foundation
- Economics, Mathematics, International Relations
- City, University of London
- Financial Economics
- University Foundation, IGCSE
- Business, Economics, Psychology
- City, University of London
- Business Management, Digitial Innovation and Entrepreneurship

- University Foundation
- Business, Mathematics, Computer Science
- to be confirmed - 2023
- University Foundation
- History, International Relations, Sociology
- Solent University (Southampton)
- Criminology
- University Foundation
- Biology, Chemistry, Sociology
- National Medical University of Ivanofrankovsk Ukraine
- Medicine
- University Foundation
- Biology, Business, Chemistry
- University of Reading
- Environmental Science with Professional Experience
- University Foundation
- Economics, Mathematics, International Relations
- to be confirmed - 2023
- University Foundation
- Biology, Economics, International Relations
- University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Mathematics
- Loughborough University
- Economics