University in just 1 year

The University Foundation Diploma is a 9 month programme leading to admission to the first year of a university degree. We have been running the University Foundation Diploma for more than 20 years and over 50 universities have awarded places to our students.

This Diploma is an academically demanding course, accepted by UK universities as the equivalent of ‘A’ levels. This programme incorporates an intensive Academic English component designed to improve a students I.E.L.T.S score.

Special features

Choose where and what you study
Students can choose to study a wide range of degree subjects at the vast majority of British universities

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Small Class Sizes
In contrast to most university foundation programmes, class sizes are small, giving you the close individual attention you need from your lecturers

Outstanding Tutors
Tutors have outstanding academic qualifications from leading universities and have many years of experience in teaching on foundation programmes

Flexible Start Dates
Students can start the programme in September, January, April and July

Continue with OBC
Students also have the option of staying at Oxford Business College after the Foundation Diploma for the degree in Business Management

Full Support with UCAS
The Oxford Business College gives individual counselling in selecting universities and applying for undergraduate degrees via UCAS

Application Admission for the University Foundation Diploma is direct to Oxford Business College.

Entry requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

(International students require IELTS 4.5 or equivalent)

Mode of study

Full-time

Duration of programme

9 months

Course start dates

January, April, July, September

E-mail the admissions team or call (+ 44)1865-791908

Oxford Business College  65 George Street  Oxford  OX1 2BQ  United Kingdom