General entry requirements
Find out more about the entry requirements for the International Foundation Year at the University of Sussex International Study Centre.
| Entry requirements | International Foundation Year |
| English language*† | Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (min 5.0 in writing) |
| Academic | Good High school graduation grades or equivalent. Check the country/region-specific entry requirements below |
| Age | Applicants must turn 18 by the 1st September of the year they are due to complete their ISC course and progress |
| Nationality | Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students) |
| Additional | Computer Science: Maths/numerate subject required Engineering, Maths and Physics: Maths/numerate subject and Physics required Life Sciences: Maths/numerate subject and Biology or Chemistry required Psychology: Maths/numerate subject required |
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
†English language requirements for International Foundation Year Medicine route: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall (min 6 in writing and 5.5 in all other components)
