BEng Civil Engineering with International Foundation
University of Exeter International Study Centre
Combining your preparation studies with your BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree in a single four-year study plan.
If you don't meet the minimum entry requirements for this program, you should apply for the Exeter International Foundation.
Key Information
- A single study plan, meaning you can apply for one visa for the full duration of the program.
- Continue directly to Year 1 of your undergraduate degree, provided you meet the academic requirements after the first year of your study plan.
- Learn how to use software to solve problems and gain practical experience through laboratory work in the university’s electronic and materials testing laboratories.
- Progress to a UK top 25 civil engineering degree (The Complete University Guide 2026).
- Industry experience is available on civil engineering degrees.
- Recent engineering graduates now work at PwC, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover and Shell.
Course Details
BEng Civil Engineering with International Foundation
University of Exeter International Study Centre
Age Requirement
16
All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.Class size
18
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Academic Year 2025/26
5th January 2026 - 28th August 2026
- Term 1: 5th January 2026 - 3rd April 2026
- Term 2: 20th April 2026 - 12th June 2026
- Term 3: 22nd June 2026 - 28th August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 19,500.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 260.00 - 355.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 20,510.00 - 20,605.00
Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.
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