Dalila from Ukraine successfully passed the entrance exams and interview and was accepted onto UCL’s International Foundation Year in the Natural Sciences pathway. After successfully completing this one-year program, she will progress to the first year of a Psychology degree at University College London.
Dalila’s passion for psychology developed several years before applying. She nurtured this interest by reading specialized literature and completing online courses covering various psychological methods. This allowed her to demonstrate not only a genuine interest in the subject but also a solid foundational knowledge.
Dalila had a strong command of English and a solid academic background. As a result, she needed just one month to prepare for the entrance exams in Biology and Mathematics.
Dalila excelled in the interview, where she was asked not only about her motivation to study psychology but also about topics from Biology and other subjects. We are delighted to have supported her throughout the preparation and application process and wish her every success in her studies and future career!
UCL (University College London) is one of the UK’s leading universities and ranks among the top 10 globally in the QS World Rankings for Psychology .
The UCL International Foundation Year is considered one of the most competitive preparatory programs. Applicants must:
be at least 16 years old at the start of the program;
be in their final year of high school in their home country (not IB/A Level);
provide excellent academic results;
achieve IELTS 6.0+;
write a strong personal statement;
pass entrance exams and interviews in two subjects.
Due to its academic rigor and competitive entry requirements, UCL’s International Foundation Year is highly regarded by other top universities as well. This year, students from UK Study Centre who completed this program received offers from Cambridge and Imperial College London.
More than 70% of students on UCL’s International Foundation Year progress to UCL’s first-year degree programs, while others continue their studies at other leading UK universities.
