Navitas runs the University of Northampton International College (UNIC) on the university's Waterside campus beside the River Nene. It's a pathway for international students who need a foundation year, a supported first year or a pre-master's before joining a Northampton degree. Class sizes are small, and students use the university's library, halls and facilities.
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Official website: unic.navitas.com
University of Northampton
Navitas
Waterside campus, Northampton
£13,500 – £17,000
International students, foundation and pathway programmes
£10,000 – £12,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on unic.navitas.com before you apply.
International Foundation Year (Business)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Foundation Year (Computing)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Year One (Business)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Pre-Master's Programme
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Pathway classes on Northampton's Waterside campus.
Progression into University of Northampton degrees.
Smaller classes with extra study support.
Students who meet progression grades continue into Northampton bachelor's and master's degrees.
University graduates can apply for the UK Graduate route.
Northampton's logistics and business services firms offer part-time and graduate work.
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Postgrad
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Waterside opened in 2018 on former industrial land by the Nene, a short walk from the town centre. Halls are on or near campus.
Northampton is a market town with a long shoemaking history and modest rents. London Euston is about an hour by train, and Birmingham is a similar distance.
CAS from University of Northampton
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
UNIC accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply about three months before your start date so there's time for the CAS and visa.
Foundation, first-year and pre-master's programmes usually start in September and January. Check current dates, as they can change.
You'll apply for a Student visa. University of Northampton gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Foundation years in business and computing, International Year One in business and the pre-master's are the main options. Foundation entry needs completed secondary school with around IELTS 5.0; pre-master's entry needs a bachelor's degree.
Navitas offers some scholarships for UNIC students, usually as a tuition reduction. Check the college website for current awards.
