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:
11 -
Hours per week:
20+ -
Course duration:
3 Terms
(September and January Start)
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International Fees:
£33,990 (per year) -
EU Fees:
£27,990 (per year) -
Domestic Fees:
£19,485 (per year)
Why study the UFP at CATS Cambridge?
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.
an A* or A in 2022
† Over the last 10 years from those universities who accept the CATS UFP
“The CATS UFP is designed for international students who want to go to a UK university. It gives students transferable skills and helps them to best bridge the gap between school and university. Students who take this programme develop a skillset that extends beyond the classroom from research skills to presenting.”
Head of Mathematics
Rob Mathers
UFP Overview
The UFP recognises the specific academic challenges that International students face and uses assessment strategies that offer the best opportunities to demonstrate a student’s academic level and potential. Students each choose three academic subjects with exams at the end of the qualification. In addition, all students attend academic English classes designed to develop their English skills for university. Final UFP grades are determined by exams 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 – up to a maximum of three subjects. Non-native speakers will also study English as a Second Language
September Start Courses
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Block F | Business Chemistry Economics Maths Physics Sociology Visual Arts | Biology Business Economics English Literature Maths Psychology | Maths Physics Sociology | Biology Business Chemistry Psychology Sociology | Economics
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January Start Courses
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Block F |
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Physics Sociology | Biology Economics | Chemistry
| Maths
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UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Please check out the full course specifications for each of the University Foundation Programme courses at CATS Cambridge, located in our Student Hub.
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
- GCSE, University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Accounting
- Queen Mary University
- Business Management
- University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Accounting
- Queen Mary University of London
- Business Management
- University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Accounting
- University of Bristol
- Business and Management
- University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Accounting
- Maastricht University
- Economics and Business Economics
- University Foundation
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
- University of Manchester
- Biotechnology
- University Foundation
- Economics, Mathematics, Accounting
- University of Bristol
- International Foundation Finance and Economics
- University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Mathematics
- University of Manchester
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics
