9 Banking and Finance Foundation Year Programs

Kickstart your global future with our Foundation Year in Economics, crafted for international students looking to join undergraduate degrees in business, economics, and management. In a welcoming and supportive setting, you'll bridge your background to Italian university standards through hands-on modules in Italian language, Social Sciences and Mathematics. Build real skills and confidence to hit the ground running!

The International Year One in Accounting Finance is a first-year undergraduate equivalent Program that builds students' knowledge and skills in the Business field. You will also study our integrated English for Academic Purposes module which is accepted in lieu of IELTS and will help you improve your English language skills.

Our Business Bridging Program has been specifically designed for students who do not meet the academic requirements of our bachelor’s programs. It provides students with knowledge of the most important areas of business, covering essential theories of economics and management so that candidates can succeed in EU’s three-year bachelor’s programs.

The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you to study an undergraduate degree in the exciting setting of Durham city. This programme lasts for three terms.

This course is specially designed for international student whose first language is not English. It will provide you with extra academic support to help with admission to undergraduate courses. It will help you develop an understanding of key business and finance-related concepts.

Students can enter at either Year 0 (University Foundation) or Year 1 (First Year Degree), depending on their qualifications. Students are guaranteed progression to the second year of a relevant degree, providing that progression criterion are met.

The course is designed for those who would like to improve their current skills through degree-level study and meet local businesses' employment needs.

For over 35 years CATS UFP has provided a high quality, successful qualification. Through consistent improvement using teacher and student feedback, classroom experience and by working closely with universities CATS UFP demonstrates the interrelated nature of business and finance using financial and quantitative models, theories, and techniques to support analysis of contemporary publicly trading businesses, markets, and economies. The content of Financial Trading UFP is designed to engage international students through topics and issues that are relevant across the globe.

The Accounting Program prepares students for entry-level positions in accounting and enhances the skills of individuals currently employed in the accounting field.