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Meet the Foundation Year teaching team

13 September 2022

As we gear up for teaching in the new academic year, our teaching team wanted to share some of their thoughts on the coming year. You can find out more about their academic interests and teaching areas here . What are you most looking forward to in teaching on the Foundation Year? Dr Corinne Roughley: Firstly, I’m really...

Cambridge Foundation Year places for 2022 entry

22 August 2022

Please note that all places on the Cambridge Foundation Year for 2022 have been filled. We are not offering any places via UCAS Clearing and we are not using the University of Cambridge's August Reconsideration Pool to reconsider applicants for this or any other programme at Cambridge.

First ever Cambridge Foundation Year places offered to talented students who have experienced educational disadvantage

25 April 2022

More than 50 students from backgrounds of educational disadvantage have been offered a place on the University of Cambridge’s first-ever pre-degree foundation year. Following a rigorous admissions process, offers have been made to 52 students. Free and fully funded, the Cambridge Foundation Year is aimed at engaging an...

Next steps for 2022 entry applicants

28 January 2022

The UCAS deadline for 2022 entry has now passed. We are unable to consider late applicants. For those who have applied, if you haven’t already completed the FYSAQ you will have until 2 February 2022 . If you have disability, specific learning difficulty (including Dyslexia and Dyspraxia) or long-term illness and need us to...

2022 entry UCAS deadline approaches!

20 January 2022

A reminder to applicants that if you wish to be considered for the Cambridge Foundation Year, you must apply via UCAS by 18:00 (UK time) on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Applicants who submit their form between today (20th January) and the deadline will have until 2 February 2022 to complete the Foundation Year Supplementary...

Applicant communications over the Christmas and New Year period

7 December 2021

The Foundation Year offices will be closed between Friday 24 December 2021 and Monday 3 January 2022 inclusive. During this period, we will not be able to respond to email enquiries. We will also be unable to assist with FYSAQ issues, process new UCAS applications, or issue FYSAQ forms within the usual 48 hours from us...

2022 Offer Holder Day Announced

7 September 2021

On Tuesday 28th June 2022, all offer holders for 2022 entry to the Foundation Year will be invited to Cambridge to meet other offer-holders, explore their Colleges and learn more about their upcoming year on the course. Sessions on the day will cover: Course curriculum and teaching; Student life at Cambridge; The next...

The Foundation Year Open Evening is now open for bookings!

3 September 2021

Want to find out more information about the Foundation Year? Then come along to our Open Evening on 29 September4:30pm - 6:00pm - bookings are now open! This Open Evening will be delivered virtually by staff from the Cambridge Foundation Year. Attending the Open Evening will give you an insight into the Cambridge...

Foundation Year applicant support programme launched

12 August 2021

If you are planning to apply for 2022 entry, we want to support you every step of the way. We are running a free optional applicant support programme for all applicants applying to the Cambridge Foundation Year for 2022 entry. This will include: A monthly newsletter with top tips and guidance on your application A monthly...

Christina Dawson on philanthropy and the Foundation Year

12 July 2021

Philanthropist Christina Dawson, one of the founding benefactors for the Cambridge Foundation Year, has spoken about what motivates her to give back and how philanthropy can help disadvantaged students fulfill their potential and expand educational access. "The Cambridge Foundation Year is a fresh and practical approach to...