NCUK International Foundation Year

NCUK is unique in UK higher education. Established in 1987, NCUK is a consortium of leading universities dedicated to giving international students GUARANTEED ACCESS to universities worldwide and helping them succeed when they get there. The NCUK main office is located in Manchester, UK with other key staff members being located in China and the wider Asia region.

With a diverse set of qualifications available as well as opportunities for qualified students to progress directly to university, NCUK supports thousands of students each year on their academic journeys. NCUK QUALIFICATIONS are recognised by universities from within the NCUK Global Network and beyond, giving students the best start and guaranteed access to an NCUK UNIVERSITY upon successful completion of their NCUK qualifications.

NCUK qualifications are designed in collaboration with NCUK universities and combine high academic standards, with language, study, social and cultural skills. Taught by quality assured partners, students can study at NCUK Study Centres located around the world including APIIT. These qualifications are backed by fantastic levels of service and support, and an outstanding track record with over 35,000 students progressing to university since inception.

Students who progress to NCUK Universities have a choice to study one of thousands of different degree courses, and enables them to progress to enriching careers following graduation or obtaining further degrees.