International Foundation Year admissions are now open for the July 2026 intake. This is a golden opportunity for students to fast-track their path to university, with the option to enrol at any of MIE Pathways Study Centres in Dhanmondi, Uttara, Chattogram and Sylhet.
If you have completed O Levels, then the International Foundation Year (IFY) programme will be perfect for you. IFY offers a faster alternative to the traditional 2-year A Level route. This will allow you to start your undergraduate degree at a top-ranked university in just 9 months.
As the only NCUK Study Centre in Bangladesh, MIE Pathways ensures that you are fully prepared for your university journey with guaranteed progression to over 80 top-ranked universities worldwide.
Why Choose IFY at MIE Pathways
NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) is not for everyone. It’s perfect for students aiming to secure their future at a world-class university. So, if your focus is to get into an international, top-ranked university, then why do you need to spend 2 whole years in A-levels? Where you can gain the university entry requirements with just a 9-month NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY).
The International Foundation Year (IFY) at MIE Pathways helps you to meet the academic requirements and English language proficiency that you will need.
IFY also bridges academic gaps and prepares for graduate programmes at leading universities, ensuring guaranteed progression across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Entry Requirements
- Qualifications: HSC (NC) with GPA 2.0+, O levels with 4C minimum, GED with 145 points or above, MYP with 34 points (Grade 5 or above), GCSE/IGCSE, AS with E, E & A Levels with E.
- Age: 17 by December 31st of the start year.
Programme Highlights
- Batch start date: July 10th
- Duration: 9 months
- Class sizes: Small, ensuring personalised attention
- Modules: Four academic modules based on your field of interest, along with an English for Academic Purposes module
Unique Services & Facilities
| Feature | Details |
| Guaranteed scholarships | 50% guaranteed scholarships on tuition fees |
| Guaranteed university progression | Over 80 top-ranked NCUK partner universities worldwide |
| Apply without IELTS | Proof of English proficiency via our English for Academic Purposes module |
| Long study gap | Accepting applicants with long study gaps |
| Flexible class schedules | Timings that work around your schedule |
| Supportive learning environment | Small class sizes, experienced instructors, and comprehensive study materials |
| Local & affordable | Complete your qualification locally at a lower cost before moving abroad for your degree |
| Student support | A responsive team ready to assist with any academic or career concerns throughout your journey |
| University application | NCUK submits applications on your behalf to the selected universities, ensuring smooth progression. |
How does the IFY programme work?
Attend classes that fit into your schedule and receive individual feedback from highly experienced instructors. Here is the course structure-
- Total study hours: 1,200 hours (600 guided learning + 600 independent study).
- Subject selection: Choose from four subjects based on your chosen stream (e.g., Medical, Business, Engineering/Science or Humanities/Law).
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Focused on improving your academic language skills, which also acts as proof of English proficiency for university admissions.
Where to do the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)?
Unlike other International Foundation Year providers, NCUK has only one accredited study centre in Bangladesh. It’s MIE Pathways. If you want to do programmes under NCUK for guaranteed progression and visa success, then NCUK is the best option.
It has more than 80 universities across Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand and many more countries. So you can have a total one-stop solution from NCUK if you have completed any programme from NCUK.
Since MIE Pathways is the only accredited centre in Bangladesh, if you are willing to enrol in NCUK IFY, then do visit MIE Pathways for more details.