SEFY Undergraduate Student Profiles

Our SEFY undergraduate students gain valuable hands-on experience, collaborating on real-world projects and building strong industry connections. This equips them with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers, with many going on to work with leading organisations across various industries.

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Mechanical Engineering student Rhia

How the foundation year gave me the skills and confidence to succeed in my mechanical engineering degree

Rhia MEng Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

Final year student Rhia shares how the foundation year has prepared her for her Mechanical Engineering degree and university life

MEng Materials Science and Engineering student Ella

If you are female, don't be put off at the thought of a male dominated degree! I promise there's more females than you think.

Ella Almond MEng Materials Science and Engineering with Foundation Year

Ella started her time at the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ on the Science and Engineering Foundation Year (SEFY). This year gave her the opportunity to settle into university life and gain the skills required for university style learning. It also gave her a solid base from which to build her engineering knowledge.

A photo of Sion in sports wear.

The course recaps all necessary material to bring your maths back up to speed

Sion Griffiths MEng Chemical Engineering

Sion took a foundation year to consolidate the knowledge he gained during his A Levels.

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International undergraduate scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international undergraduate students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee (worth up to £40,000 for four-year programmes).

Applications are open for existing offer holders for an undergraduate degree programme starting in autumn 2025.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025