# Undergraduate Education

> Undergraduate study abroad: 3-year degrees, UCAS applications, fees of £10,000–33,000 a year, IELTS UKVI requirements, foundation options and student visa.

- Page: https://efceducation.com/en/undergraduate/
- Language: English
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Türkçe sürüm: https://efceducation.com/lisans/ (Markdown: https://efceducation.com/lisans.md)
- Publisher: EFC Education

## Undergraduate education abroad

Degrees usually take 3 years. Minors and double majors are available, and 4-year "sandwich courses" include a year of work experience.

## Undergraduate study at a glance

An undergraduate degree abroad usually takes 3 years; applications go through UCAS, and tuition is £10,000–33,000 a year.

- **Duration:** Usually 3 years; sandwich courses take 4 years, including a year of work experience
- **How to apply:** Through UCAS, up to 5 choices
- **Tuition:** £10,000–33,000 a year
- **Language:** IELTS UKVI; students without Foundation can also be accepted with IELTS Academic
- **Grades:** A GPA of at least 60 is recommended
- **Without A Levels:** A Foundation program is required
- **Other routes:** International Year One, conditional offer
- **Visa:** Student visa (Tier 4): CAS, IELTS UKVI, bank statement, English transcript and diploma

## Ways to apply

### UCAS

Applications go through UCAS. You need a high school diploma, A Level / IB / SAT scores, IELTS / TOEFL and references.

### Foundation program

Required for students without A Levels; it builds language and academic skills.

### International Year One

For students whose grades or language level fall short, it leads straight into the second year of a degree.

### Conditional offer

Students who do not yet meet the requirements are accepted once they do.

## UCAS application steps

You can choose up to five courses on UCAS.

### 1. Create an account

Enter your personal details.

### 2. Education and choices

Add your schools, grades and chosen courses.

### 3. Projects and experience

Share your projects and any work experience.

### 4. Letters

Attach your personal statement and references.

### 5. Payment

Pay the UCAS application fee.

## What you need to know

### Costs

Between £10,000 and £33,000 a year, depending on the city, course and scholarships. Add accommodation, transport and food to your budget.

### Requirements

- **School grades:** A GPA of at least 60 is recommended; higher grades open better universities.
- **Language:** IELTS UKVI is required. Students without Foundation can also apply with IELTS Academic.

### Additional exams

- **AP and SAT:** Some universities require them.
- **IB:** Highly valued by universities and a real advantage.

### Visa

For the student visa (Tier 4) you need:

- CAS (acceptance letter)
- IELTS UKVI result
- Bank statement
- English transcript and diploma

## Our consultancy services

EFC Education offers students who want to study abroad:

- Research of suitable schools and application support
- Visa application procedures
- Accommodation and flight arrangements
- Orientation and technical support

[Get in touch](https://efceducation.com/en/contact/)