University Preparation Abroad Students and adults ages 16 and above www.ef.com/university
Preparation for undergraduate & postgraduate studies
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Program
Prepare for your dream university Earn guaranteed placement at one of our 150 partner universities with a 6-, 9- or 11-month preparation course in one of the world’s most renowned academic destinations.
Fulfill your academic potential EF University Preparation Abroad prepares students for direct admission to a higher education program. We assure university placement by preparing students for the rigors of further education by helping them gain the language and academic skills they need to succeed. Our programs are specifically designed to achieve students’ individual academic goals, ensuring they meet the language and academic requirements of local university systems.
What’s included your program? What’s included in yourinprogram? ›› Weekly schedule of lessons (40-minute lessons) ›› Personal assistance through the university admission process ›› Expert guidance from an EF University Pathway Manager ›› Visits to universities and prospective student exhibitions ›› Minimum of one external language exam* ›› Gain certified proof of your language fluency by taking the EF Standard English Test (EFSET)
Earn assured university placement Students who successfully complete one of our preparation programs are assured direct admission to one of over 150 EF University Preparation Abroad partner institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, Australia and Germany. EF University Preparation Abroad students have continued their studies at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, London School of Economics, Cornell University and Hult International Business School.
›› Twin room in an EF Homestay incl. breakfast and dinner (Monday-Friday, all meals at weekends) ›› EF course diploma and transcript *Excluding Language Preparation, ACDP and UTP
Pathway to university
English: IELTS 5.0 or higher German: A1 or higher EF University Preparation Programs
High school or university graduate Don’t meet the requirements? Take an EF Language Preparation Program Available from 2 to 52 weeks
6, 9 or 11 months
Guaranteed admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program in the UK, US, Australia, Singapore or Germany
Choose you program EF Language Preparation Program
EF Language Preparation Program Overview EF’s Language Preparation Program helps students meet the minimum language requirements of an EF University Preparation Abroad program.
Program details ›› 2 to 52 weeks, starting every Monday ›› 6, 9 or 11 months ›› Start dates in January, April, June and September*
Locations Selected locations: EF Oxford, EF Cambridge, EF New York, EF Boston, EF San Francisco Mills College, EF Seattle, EF Munich, EF Sydney and EF Singapore
Language requirement ›› No minimum English or German level required
Results Students who successfully complete the EF Language Preparation Program can then apply to an EF University Preparation Abroad program, which assures university placement.
EF University Preparation Abroad: Our programs at a glance
EF Accelerated College Degree Program (ACDP) Overview ACDP is a two-phase program that provides students who have not yet graduated from high school with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree in the United States.
Program details ›› Phase one: 6, 9 or 11 months ›› Phase two: 2 years ›› Start dates in January, April, June (6-month program only) and September*
Locations Phase one: EF Seattle Phase Two: At one of our partner colleges. Choose from Green River College and Seattle Central College in the US
Language requirement 6-month program: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 510/62 IBT or UPIBT 45 9-month program: IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 410 PBT/34 IBT or UPIBT 39 11-month program: IELTS 4.0 or TOEFL 343 PBT/19 IBT or UPIBT 33
Results Gain a high school diploma and associate’s degree in the US.
Program details ›› 7 or 11 months ›› Start dates in January (7 months, only for students who have completed an EF or recognized foundation program, A levels, IB or equivalent) and August (11 months, all high school graduates)
Location EF Oxford
Language requirements ›› IELTS score of 5.5 or TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT, or equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test. ›› Students must reach IELTS 6.0 to start stage two.
Results Program graduates gain a Certificate of Higher Education in Business and Management from the University of Westminster and are assured entry into the second year of a business related bachelor’s degree program in the UK.
Program details ›› 1, 2 or 3 terms of up to 14 weeks each ›› Start dates in January, May and September
Locations EF Boston and Suffolk University
Language requirement ›› 3-term program: 45 UPiBT/B2-1 or TOEFL equivalent ›› 2-term program: 50 UPiBT/B2-2 or TOEFL equivalent ›› 1-term program: 55 UPiBT/B2-3 or TOEFL equivalent Minimum GPA of 2.5.
Results Assured admission to a bachelor’s degree program at a US partner university with up to 21 credits.
Program details ›› 9 or 11 months in the UK, Germany and Singapore, 6 or 9 months in the USA and Australia ›› Start dates in January, April, June (6-month program only) and September*
Locations EF Cambridge, EF Oxford, EF Boston, EF New York, EF San Francisco Mills College, EF San Diego, EF Sydney, EF Singapore and EF Munich
Language requirements ›› English 9-month program: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 510 PBT / 180 CBT / 64 IBT or equivalent on the EF UPiBT test. ›› English 6-month program: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT or equivalent on the EF UPiBT test. ›› German: A2 (9-month), A1 (11-month)
Results Assured admission to a bachelor’s degree program in the UK, US, Australia, Singapore or a Studienkolleg course in Germany.
EF Locations ›› Pre-Master’s & Pre-MBA: EF Oxford, EF Cambridge, EF New York, EF Boston, EF San Francisco Mills College, EF Sydney and EF Munich. ›› Pre-PhD: EF Cambridge and EF Munich
Language requirement ›› English 9-month program: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525 PBT/ 194 CBT/ 71 IBT or the equivalent on the EF UPiBT test. ›› English 6-month program: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 PBT/ 213 CBT/ 81 IBT or the equivalent on the EF UPiBT test. ›› German: A2 (9-month), A1 (11-month)
Results Assured admission to a Master’s or MBA in the UK, USA, Australia or Germany. Assured admission to a PhD program in the UK or Germany.
Diploma in Business & Management (DBM) Overview DBM fast tracks students to the second year of a UK undergraduate degree in a business or management-related field. The course is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree. Successful graduates of the program can enter the second year of a business or management related undergraduate degree at a partner institution.
University Transition Program Overview Enables high school graduates to fast track their university degree from a partner university. Students earn up to 21 credits during the University Transition Program, which ensures they enter the second year of university studies, saving a whole year of study.
EF University Foundation Program Overview This program helps international students fulfill language and academic requirements for university entrance abroad. Intended for high school graduates, this program bridges the gap between a student’s previous education and what is expected of them at a university abroad.
EF Pre-Master’s, Pre-MBA & Pre-PhD Program Overview EF’s postgraduate programs equip students with the linguistic and academic study skills needed to enroll in a Master’s degree, Master of Business Administration degree or PhD program at an international university.
Program details ›› 6, 9 or 11 months ›› Start dates in January, April, June (6-month program only) & September.*
*Availability and intake dates vary by countries, program and intakes.
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