Engineering Foundation Year at the University of Southampton is a preparatory route into engineering study, giving students a structured start before progressing to degree-level work.

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University of Southampton
Foundation
Engineering
In-person
1 Year
US$9,639
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Engineering Foundation Year at the University of Southampton is a preparatory route into engineering study, giving students a structured start before progressing to degree-level work. It introduces the core habits and knowledge needed for engineering, with a clear emphasis on mechanical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering.
Delivered in person over one year, the course offers an early university experience in a focused engineering setting. It is aimed at building confidence with the academic demands of the field while helping students develop a solid base for later specialist study.
Computer Applications
Engineering Principles
Mechanical Science
Electricity and Electronics
Fundamentals of Science and Engineering
Mathematics for Science and Engineering
Engineering Foundation Year at the University of Southampton is a preparatory route into engineering study, giving students a structured start before progressing to degree-level work.
Engineering Foundation Year takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Academic entry requirements include IGCSE: AABBB in the Science Stream. English evidence may include IELTS 5.5.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$9,639.
Engineering Foundation Year focuses on Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering within Engineering at the University of Southampton.




| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| IGCSE | Required subjectsAABBB in the Science Stream.
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| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| English requirement with Language Pathway | IELTS 5.5 overall.
Additional supportStudents may be required to attend an additional English language module in semester 1 and semester 2. |
| English requirement for Non-Language Pathway | IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in all components.
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| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$9,639 |
| Estimated total | US$9,639 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.