Do you want to study Business at a top Russell Group university in the UK? With our International Year One (IYO) in Business, you can progress straight to Year 2 of your degree. The prestigious University of Nottingham is ranked top 20 in the UK and top 100 in the world overall. For Business and Management Studies, it ranks 19th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026)!
Plus, you’ll get to choose from three different routes to success:
- The IYO in Business at the on-campus University of Nottingham International College
- The IYO in Business at Kaplan International College (KIC) London, studied at our flagship UK study centre
- The Digital IYO in Business, studied online via our Digital Pathways before you move to the UK to start your degree in person
Why an International Year One is a great choice
An IYO is a special type of fast-track preparation course. It combines English and academic preparation with modules equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. When you finish it, you’ll move straight into the second year of your university studies.
Benefits of an IYO include:
- Small, supportive classes
- Learn about university life in the UK so you’re fully prepared
- Build your English and academic skills
- Fast-track to Year 2, graduate in three years, and save money along the way — start your future faster!
The University of Nottingham is a top choice for international students
The University of Nottingham has an award-winning leafy green campus in the heart of the city. As the home of the legendary outlaw, Robin Hood, Nottingham has so much history to explore, as well as all the modern facilities you need.
Top 20 in the UK and top 100 in the world
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
Member of the prestigious Russell Group
#1 in the UK
for graduates entering highly skilled jobs (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2024)
3rd most-targeted UK university by graduate employers
High Fliers 2025
Top 10 best UK city for student life
UniCompare 2026
9,000 international students
from 150 countries
Live in two fantastic UK cities
You can choose to study the IYO at KIC London — our London-based study centre. You’ll study alongside other international students from all over the world in a brilliant location nestled between the famous Borough Market and the iconic River Thames. Here, you’ll benefit from expert tutors and small classes where you get plenty of individual attention.
In fact, in 2024, 93% of students who successfully passed their pathway course received an unconditional offer for their first-choice degree!
You’ll get to enjoy everything the UK’s buzzing capital city has to offer before you head off to Nottingham to start your degree. There, you can explore charming cobbled streets and quirky independent shops in a compact and walkable city, offering a completely different, yet equally exciting, UK experience.
Alternatively, study your IYO on campus at the University of Nottingham and be part of the Nottingham international student community from day one! This gives you the opportunity to explore the city and settle learn about life in Nottingham before your degree, so you can start your university studies feeling happy, confident and settled.
Students who take this route are also very successful in their studies with 91% of students who successfully passed their pathway course receiving an unconditional offer from the University.
Study the IYO in Business online
If you’re not ready to pack your bags and move to the UK, you can still start getting ready for your university journey. You’ll take the Digital IYO in Business remotely and benefit from live online classes and flexible content you can study when it suits you. You’ll have access to the same great teaching as our on-campus students, with tutors only ever an email away if you need help or advice.
Studying online is a great way to save money too — you won’t need to pay for flights or accommodation until you start your degree on campus in Nottingham.
Not convinced? We surveyed our Digital Pathways students in 2024. Out of those who responded:
100%
agreed they were happy with their overall experience
99%
agreed they would recommend Digital Pathways to a friend as a good way to study
Progress to the University of Nottingham with the IYO in Business
From Spring 2026, you can start the IYO in Business at KIC London or online. You’ll progress straight to the University of Nottingham and can begin your degree as soon as September. Applications are open today! You could progress to degrees such as:
- BSc (Hons) Business and Management
- BSc (Hons) Industrial Economics
- BSc (Hons) Management
To get started, you can get in touch to request a free, personalised call to explore your options with one of our expert Education Advisors.
