Undergraduate Programs / Pre-Bachelor Foundation Program

Introduction

This program allows students to start their Undergraduate program who are 17 or older and who have completed less than 12 years of formal education. Such students will earn up to an additional 60 credits in undergraduate courses on top of the regular program requirements. Refer to the Undergraduate admission requirements for further details.

Language

All courses are taught entirely in English at all campuses.

Duration

The additional requirement of up to 60 credits can be met in 1 academic year of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or in 1 academic year of 4 quarters of 15 credits each.

 

Program options

Study Abroad

The Study Abroad option allows students to transfer for one or more quarters to another campus without experiencing program interruptions or extensions. Courses and programs remain fully compatible across all campuses, however not all majors and minors are available at all campuses. Refer to the program schedule for further details. Students may also study abroad with one of our academic partner institutions or propose another school, college or university and have their study abroad program approved for credit transfer.

Part-time Studies

The Part-time Studies option allows students with flexible working hours to complete courses that fit with schedule, including online courses, and to spread their studies over a longer period of time, earning fewer than 15 credits per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a national passport or residence permit.

e.g. earning half the typical number of credits equals twice the duration of the full-time program

Accelerated Studies

The Accelerated Studies option allows students to increase the maximum number of credits per quarter, and to have previous relevant work experience and other successfully completed training programs evaluated for credit transfer.

Summer School

The Summer School option allows students to accelerate their studies by earning up to 20 additional credits per academic year. Summer school is available at main and satellite campuses only.

Private Tutoring and Private Coaching

The Private Tutoring and Private Coaching options allow students to schedule additional one-on-one sessions with professors or study coaches to catch up on missed contact hours or to receive additional academic support. Sessions are charged per hour and take place on-campus at a time that is convenient for both the student and professor or coach.

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Earn a second degree at UIBS for an additional 60 credits, or continue with one of our academic partners around the world.

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  • "The school had an incredible nurturing environment that I felt comfortable growing in. It was very challenging as well; I felt very open talking to my professors and fellow students about pushing myself forward academically and as a person." Scarlett, Bachelor Student

  • "I’ve been able to create long-lasting friendships with international people from all over the world. UIBS has given me all the professional skills and tools I needed to develop in my career." Elvitz, Master Student

  • "The school is so diverse; you have the possibility to travel the world and change campuses. During the global study trip, so many campuses came together, and even if you don’t know the students, you have something in common and everybody is just one big family." Philip, Bachelor Student

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