International Study Centre
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Your Pathway to A Top Ranking University

Durham University International Study Centre

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Invest in your future at the International Study Centre

Benefit from a unique university experience

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A world top

100

university

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ranked
5th
in the UK

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Ranked 
5th
in the UK

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International Foundation Year

Develop your English language and academic subject skills with our three-term programme and progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the top-ranking Durham University.

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Accelerated International Foundation Year

Successfully completing the Accelerated International Foundation Year lets you progress to your undergraduate studies in just two terms. The programme is designed for high-achieving students ready to take the next step.

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Pre-Masters

Build upon the skills of your existing undergraduate degree in order to study a postgraduate degree in the UK. Our programme helps you bridge the gap between your studies.

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English Preparation

Our online English Language preparation courses will help you develop your English language skills to the level required to begin your chosen pathway programme.

Sumeya from Kenya

"I needed a year to actually adjust. I didn’t want to throw myself right into the course in the first instance. I felt, because it was a different country, I would need time to figure myself out before I finally started my degree."

Sumeya from Kenya
Studying International Foundation Year in Humanities, Law and Social Science
Aiming to progress to LLB (Hons) Law

Bruce from China

"The ISC's flexible curriculum and dedicated staff helped me reach my academic potential. I received tailored training in academic English and medieval history, laying the foundation for my future studies."

Bruce from China
Studying International Foundation Year in Humanities, Law and Social Science
Graduated with BA English Literature

Dana from UAE

"The International Study Centre essentially helps you prepare for the course that you're entering at a specific university. It taught me all of the basics, all of the foundations that I needed to know for my specific course."

Dana from UAE
International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering

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Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.