International Year One
Paris, France
Foundation Year
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 20,580 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for the 2-semester course | all programmes are subject to a €450 registration fee
Key Summary
About: The OnCampus Paris International Year One is a one-year (2-semester) pathway programme accredited by the University of Hull. You study at the Marais Campus in central Paris and use the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS) to access Year 2 of undergraduate degrees in Europe. Successful students get guaranteed progression to partner universities, subject to meeting entry criteria. Includes mobility.
Career Outcomes: The programme prepares you to enter undergraduate degrees that lead to careers across sectors. Graduates often continue into business, engineering, hospitality, finance, or research. Typical roles include business analyst, engineering trainee, hotel manager, financial services associate, research assistant.
This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of international university partners.
You will study your programme at our Marais Campus located in the heart of Paris.
The International Year One programme at OnCampus Paris is accredited by the University of Hull. Students are able to access Year 2 of undergraduate degrees in Europe via the European Credit Transfer Scheme.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
- Course length: 2 semesters
- Hours per week: up to 26
This programme includes a range of academic modules specific to the progression degree. English language will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately if you need additional support to develop your English language.
The pathways available on the IY1 at OnCampus Paris are shown below:
Business
All students study the following modules:
- Academic English Language Development
- French for Beginners
- Quantitative Methods for Business Decision Making
- Management Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Economics for Business
- Marketing and Advertising
Students will also benefit from personal tutorials every week
Fashion Management
All students study the following modules:
- Academic English Language Development
- French for Beginners
- Economics for Business
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Fashion Business
- Branding and Marketing in the Fashion Industry
Students will also benefit from personal tutorials every week.
This programme is designed for international students who do not quite have the academic grades and/or English level to start the first year of an undergraduate degree at one of our university partners, but have a stronger profile than a IFP student.
This programme lasts one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into two semesters. You will undertake up to 26 hours of classroom-based study per week.
Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.
You will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the programme to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the programme. Full assessment of the programme will take place in the final term. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the university environment, and include project work, essays, presentations, and unseen examination.