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Your Pathway to leading UK and Irish Universities
Guaranteed Placement in
Top UK & Irish Universities
Didn’t get the exam results you expected? Fast track your career, DIFC accepts students who have sat IB-MYP and O Levels.
Have you considered studying abroad? The NCUK International Foundation Year with DIFC is your ideal pathway to leading universities in Ireland, UK and beyond.
Your Undergraduate Pathway
with Flexible Payment Plans
4,000
University courses
40
Universities to choose from
5
Top 100 ranked Universities
NCUK International Foundation Year?
The IFY is designed for students as an alternative to the 2-year A Level pathway to undergraduate study.
The course is specifically tailored to suit the needs for international students and provides academic preparation for your first year of undergraduate study in Ireland or the UK. It also ensures you meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen degree programme.
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Business/Law, Humanities
- Engineering
- Computer Science/IT
- Science
- Health Sciences
Application Process
Complete online application form
Attach academic certificates, results, transcripts, English Language level certification (IELTS), passport and CV
We will assess your application and respond within 3 working days. If successful we will issue a Conditional Offer Letter and invoice
To secure your place on the programme, full fees must be paid (payment plans may be available)
We will send you a Final Acceptance Letter (which you will need for your visa application) and information about accommodation options
Apply for your visa (if required). We will help you with your visa application
Receive your visa and book your flights to Ireland!
Tuition Fees
 | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| Business & Management Foundation Year | €15,600 |
| Engineering & Technology Foundation Course | €15,600 |
| Sciences Foundation Course | €15,600 |
| Health Science (Medicine) Foundation Programme | €17,800 |
Cork scholarship available for September intake worth up to €2,000
Join DIFC’s January 2020 Intake
You can still join DIFC for the September 2018 academic year. Your visa can be processed in as little as 4 weeks, depending on where you are travelling from. Get in contact with us today and we will help you fast track your application and visa.
Our January intake allows SPM students to use their trial SPM results for admission purposes, rather than waiting for your final SPM results in March.
This pathway will save you a full year on your study plan, as you’ll already be halfway through your Foundation Year by the time you get your SPM results.
4 Pathway Options
Business & Management
for progression to Business, Law, Finance, Humanities & Arts degrees
Engineering & Technology
for studying Engineering or Computer Science related degrees
Sciences
for studying Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing
Health Science
for studying Medicine, Dentistry or Nursing
