International Foundation Diploma Program

Foundation is an international academic program that provides direct access to university education in various countries around the world.

The program is based on the UK education model and corresponds to Level 3 in the international qualification system. It is designed for students who have completed secondary education and wish to strengthen their academic and language preparation before entering undergraduate studies.

Through the Foundation program, students gain access to more than 1,000 universities worldwide, including institutions in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and universities in Uzbekistan offering international, joint, or flexible education programs.

The program also allows students to continue undergraduate studies at STARS International University, and in some partner or independent universities, it offers the opportunity to start from the second year.

Program Structure:

1. Academic English:
2. Development of academic writing, reading, debating, speaking, and presentation skills.
3. Study and Research Skills:
4. Working with sources, conducting research, managing academic projects, and adapting to university-style thinking.
5. Applied Mathematics and Digital Skills:
6. Preparation modules tailored to finance, economics, engineering, medicine, IT, and humanities fields.
7. Subject-specific Modules:
8. Courses aligned with future specializations: business, management, technology, design, biology, law, and others.

International and National Academic Opportunities:

– Direct access to undergraduate studies in over 1,000 universities worldwide;

– Opportunity to start from the second year at selected private and international universities in Uzbekistan;

– Entry into international or joint programs at public universities;

– Continue undergraduate education at STARS International University;

– Entry without IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT based on internal assessment (upon successful completion of the program).

International Status and Recognition:

The program is delivered using educational materials developed by a UK Awarding Body in strategic partnership with STARS International University.

This awarding body is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), the official UK government regulator.

The diploma awarded upon program completion has international legal validity and is widely recognized in academic and professional circles.

Who is this program for?

– Students planning to pursue undergraduate studies at international universities;

– Applicants who want to strengthen their academic and language preparation before entering university;

– Families looking for a reliable, understandable, and legally recognized educational pathway for their children;

– Graduates aiming to study international programs offered by foreign and local universities.

Study Formats:

The program is available in two formats — traditional (offline) and distance (online),

Conducted with full methodological and administrative support from STARS International University.

Entry Requirements:

1. IELTS 5
2. TOEFL 35–453
3. Internal exams:

– English – from 2 points (20 questions)

– Logic (IQ) – from 2 points (20 questions)

– Math – from 2 points (20 questions)

Duration of study: 1 year