The University of York opened its International Pathway College with Kaplan in 2016, and it teaches from the Piazza Building on the university's Heslington campus. Foundation and pre-master's courses cover business, law, social sciences, science and engineering. Complete the course at the required level, with good attendance, and progression to your chosen York degree is guaranteed. Courses come in two, two-and-a-half and three-term lengths.
York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Official website: york.ac.uk
Pathway college run with Kaplan
University of York (Russell Group)
2016
Piazza Building, Heslington campus
£20,000 – £26,000
International students, pathway programmes, per year
£11,500 – £14,500
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 york.ac.uk before you apply.
International Foundation Programme (Business, Law and Social Sciences)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 50
International Foundation Programme (Science and Engineering)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 50
Pre-Master's Programme (Business and Management)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Pre-Master's Programme (Science and Engineering)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 60
Study on York's campus in a building shared with degree students.
Guaranteed progression when you meet the grade and attendance conditions.
Courses in two, two-and-a-half or three-term lengths.
Students who pass progress onto University of York degrees.
York's management school and computer science department are common next steps.
York graduates can stay in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
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The Heslington campus sits south-east of the city, built around a large lake with ducks and geese. Buses run into the centre in about 15 minutes.
York is a walled city with the Minster, the Shambles and the River Ouse. Leeds is 25 minutes by train and London about two hours.
CAS from University of York
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
The college takes applications year-round. Apply three to four months before your intake so the CAS and visa are done in time.
Pathways start at several points in the year, mainly September and January, with some pre-master's lengths starting later. The shorter course lengths suit students with higher English scores.
You'll apply for a Student visa. University of York 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.
Business, law and social sciences foundations are popular, and the business pre-master's is the busiest postgraduate route. Foundation entry needs completed secondary school and IELTS around 5.0; the pre-master's needs a degree and IELTS 5.5.
Kaplan offers some scholarships on pathway fees for certain intakes. The University of York also has international scholarships for the degree you progress to.
