Engineering Foundation Year

Become an engineer, and make a difference

Engineers use science to create practical solutions to problems. Robotics, spacecraft, skyscrapers, artificial intelligence (AI), medical innovations and computer chips all fall within the engineering field. In fact, engineers can make a difference to almost any sector or situation - could that be you? 

We’ll help you to gain new knowledge, learn academic and study skills, and develop your confidence levels so you’ll have what it takes to transform your life.

Who can apply?

The Engineering Foundation Year at UCL is for people from groups underrepresented at UCL who aspire to become engineers but do not meet the standard entry requirements for UCL’s undergraduate engineering degrees.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, you must meet a mixture of academic and non-academic eligibility criteria, and be deemed eligible by UCL Admissions for UK/home fee status. Please review our prospectus to find out more, or contact us with any questions.  

What makes it so special?

• You’ll gain the confidence and educational foundations needed to thrive as an undergraduate student.
• Our Engineering Foundation Year is available with a huge range of UCL Engineering degrees, from Chemical Engineering and Electronic and Electrical Engineering to Computer Science.
• As it’s an Integrated Foundation Year, passing it means you seamlessly continue to Year 1 of your chosen undergraduate course at UCL Engineering.
• A wrap-around support package will help you develop academically, professionally, and personally.
• A ‘buddy’ scheme with a current, undergraduate student mentor will help you to feel connected.
• UCL is the 9th best university in the world, 5th best university in Europe, and 4th in the UK  (QS World University Rankings 2024).
• Project-based and hands on learning are enhanced by the purpose-built, fully accessible UCL East campus, with cutting-edge facilities.
• You’ll be part of a community that is focused on using knowledge to bring about real world impact, with this reflected in how you are taught.

For schools and community groups

If you work with young people who might be suited to the Engineering Foundation Year, download and print these materials for display. You can also contact us to discuss how we can support your careers activities - for instance, through attendance of a careers and higher education fair.

• Download poster
• Download leaflet 

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