New UK updates: brochures, progression opportunities and iCAS programs

We’re thrilled to announce some exciting updates for our UK centers – all aimed at enhancing our services and the overall student experience at INTO. 

Download our new UEA and Manchester Metropolitan University brochures today

Our brand-new print brochures for INTO UEA and INTO Manchester in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University are now here! We’ve compiled all the information you need to help your students plan their study abroad journey. 

INTO UEA brochure

Following the successful launch of our digital-first INTO UEA brochure, the full brochure is now available to download. 

The brochure provides full details of the changes that have been made to INTO UEA foundation programs from September 2024, which has seen a reduction in the number of pathways from 5 to 4 as detailed below. Students will still be able to progress to all the fantastic progression degrees able a UEA. 

• ‘Business, Economics and Society & Culture’ have become ‘Business, Economics and Data’

• ‘Humanities and Law’ has become ‘Media, Social Science and Law’

• ‘Physical Science and Engineering’ has become ‘Computing, Engineering and Science’

• ‘Pharmacy, Health and Life Science’ has become ‘Life Science, Health Sciences and Pharmacy’ 

• The Maths and Actuarial Science pathways have been removed. 

INTO Manchester in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University brochure

Celebrating 200 years of achievement, Manchester Metropolitan University is the home for bold, ambitious and creative students. 

Why choose Manchester Metropolitan University? 

INTO Manchester offers tailored pathways that prepare students for the Manchester Met, a leading modern UK university in one of the world’s most creative and inventive cities. Students are guaranteed with quality education with Manchester Met’s top schools, which include: 

• the triple-accredited Business School*, with professional accreditations and career-boosting industry links 

• the world top 5** Manchester School of Architecture, where students can learn from over 100 industry-leading experts in Manchester 

• next-generation creative degrees at the world top 100† Manchester School of Art, the UK’s second oldest art school. Students can enroll in International Foundation in Art and Design – a program unique to the study center – where students can enjoy hands-on and practical-based learning at the university’s art and design studios.  

* MBA Today List of Triple-Accredited Business Schools 2023 

** QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 

† EY UK Regional Economic Forecast 2023 

INTO UEA launches a new iCAS in Economics and Finance

We are also pleased to announce the launch of a new iCAS International Year One program, offering progression to BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance within the School of Economics at the University of East Anglia.

iCAS programs combine a pathway program with a university degree in a single visa. Students can complete the whole duration of their study plan – from pathway to university – without the need to renew their visa.

Why choose Economics and Finance at the University of East Anglia?

• Top 15 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Guardian University Guide 2023)

• Top 20 in the UK for Economics (The Guardian University Guide 2024)

Visit the program page to find out more.

INTO Queen’s announces 7 new iCAS programs

INTO Queen’s University Belfast has launched a range of new iCAS programs, providing more convenient options for students who wish to study at Queen’s University Belfast. 

The iCAS programs combine a pathway program with a university degree in a single visa. Students can complete the whole duration of their study plan – from pathway to university – without the need to renew their visa. 

In addition to the current iCAS programs, the following specialized degree programs will offer a direct route to Queen's Business School: 

• BSc (Hons) Business Economics with International Year One 

• BSc (Hons) Business Management with Placement with International Year One  

• BSc (Hons) Economics with International Year One 

• BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting with International Year One 

• BSc (Hons) Economics with Finance with International Year One 

• BSc (Hons) Finance with a Year in Industry with International Year One 

• Master of Advanced Accounting with Placement (MAcc) with International Year One   

These new iCAS programs are now open for applications.

University of Birmingham now guarantees offers to INTO London: STEM, Medicine and Health students

Marking another significant milestone, the University of Birmingham will now guarantee offers to incoming INTO London Science and Engineering Foundation students. 

Students who apply for the program will now receive a guaranteed offer letter for Birmingham inside the University Progression Pack, alongside the University of Sheffield and University of Exeter. 

The University of Birmingham is the third Russell Group university to offer this progression opportunity to INTO London’s science and engineering students.