University of York International Pathway College fees and dates
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Book your accommodation with Kaplan within two weeks of securing your place on any degree preparation course and we’ll automatically apply a discount of £500 to the price*.
Our residences are modern, comfortable and close to your classes. See starting prices and more on the University of York International Pathway College accommodation page.
*Some exclusions apply. See the full terms and conditions for more information.
Tuition fees are an important financial consideration when choosing to study abroad. Here you’ll find an overview of the fees for students taking a degree preparation course at the University of York International Pathway College.
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Degree preparation course tuition fees
Here you can see the total tuition fees you’ll need to pay for your preferred degree preparation course at the University of York International Pathway College.
Foundation Certificate courses
Tuition fees for 2024-25 University of York International Pathway College Foundation Certificate courses are as follows:
| Foundation Certificate | Tuition fees (2024–25 academic year) | Course details |
| Business and Finance | From £21,490 | View course details |
| Computer, Science and Engineering | From £23,460 | View course details |
| Humanities, Creative Arts and Media | From £21,490 | View course details |
| Interactive Media | From £21,490 | View course details |
| Law and Social Sciences | From £21,490 | View course details |
| Life Science, Biomedicine and Environment | From £23,460 | View course details |
| Mathematics, Economics and Actuarial Science | From £21,490 | View course details |
- Take a Foundation Certificate to progress to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of York.
- When you study a Foundation Certificate, you’ll receive expert tutoring from experienced teachers who understand the needs of international students. When you successfully complete your course at the required level with good attendance, you’re guaranteed entry to the first year of your chosen bachelor’s degree.
Pre-Master’s courses
Tuition fees for 2024-25 University of York International Pathway College Pre-Master’s courses are as follows:
| Pre-Master’s | Tuition fees (2024–25 academic year) | Course details |
| Business with Law | From £24,490 | View course details |
| Education, Media and Social Sciences | From £23,320 | View course details |
| Management and Quantitative Skills | From £24,490 | View course details |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | From £25,090 | View course details |
- A Pre-Master’s course is a type of degree preparation course, designed to help students prepare and qualify for a postgraduate degree.
- When you study a Pre-Master’s, you’ll receive expert guidance and support from experienced staff. The course contents and structure are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students. When you successfully complete your course at the required level with good attendance, you’re guaranteed entry to your chosen master’s degree.
Degree tuition fees
The tuition fees for your University of York degree will vary considerably, depending on your chosen area of study. To get an idea of what you can expect to pay, follow the links below and find your preferred degree.
Cost of living
As well as the cost of your tuition fees, there will be various other costs associated with studying and living in York that you’ll need to consider.
Scholarships
We offer partial tuition scholarships for courses at the Pathway College. Progression scholarships for degree tuition are also available to the best performing students on their York degree preparation courses.
| Progression scholarship | Course | Value (£) |
| IPC Undergraduate Progression Scholarship* | Foundation Certificate | £3,000 for one year of an undergraduate degree |
| IPC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship* | Pre-Master’s | £3,000 for one year of a postgraduate degree |
- These are scholarships that provide some extra financial support to students when they progress to their university degree, in the form of money off their degree tuition fees. These scholarships are given to the best performing students each year.
Course dates
You can choose from multiple start dates for degree preparation courses at the University of York International Pathway College. These are grouped into the following intakes:
- Autumn (September and October)
- Spring (January)
- Summer (July)
Please note: the 1.5-term Foundation Certificate has one intake, in February.
There is no deadline for applying or accepting your offer. However, we recommend that you apply at least a few months before your preferred start date, so that you have enough time to apply for your visa, reserve accommodation, and plan your travel.
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