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Apply directly to Foundation and International Foundation

If you're applying for our Foundation course or our International Foundation Diploma (IFD) you should apply to us directly online.

To continue an unfinished AUB application, you need to go to our Application System.

Apply Directly (Foundation)

How to Make a Direct Application

Step 1: Complete Application

To join us next year, you'll have to apply for a Foundation course directly.

International Foundation Diploma (IFD): January 2023 – Applications are now closed.

Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media: September 2023 – Apply directly for Foundation

Step 2: Track Application

Once we've received your application, we’ll email you with your login details for the AUB applicant portal. You can use this to track the progress of your application.

If we need more information from you, we’ll be in touch. Please get in touch with us if you'd like an update on your application.

Step 3: Portfolio

If the initial assessment of your application is successful, Admissions will be in touch with you to request a digital portfolio or audition.

Portfolio Guidelines

Step 4: Accept your Offer

You can view and accept the offer via the AUB Applicant Portal – before you meet the conditions. We ask you to respond to your offer as soon as you can and we’ll expect a reply before the end of the Summer Term.

Once you've accepted your offer, we’ll be in regular contact via email and MyApplication to give you information about accommodation, your visa application (if applicable) and your arrival.

When you receive your exam results, you’ll need to email our Admissions team with a copy of your official results (this can be a scan, photocopy, or an image). We’ll email you to remind you of this.

You’ll receive a Welcome Guide in August with all the information you need to start your course. If you’re joining us from outside the UK, we’ll also send you details of our Orientation Programme.

If you change your mind about studying for a Foundation course, you can cancel your acceptance within the cancellation period of 14 days.

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Overview

Whether you're applying for a Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree, we're here to help
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Foundation

Here's everything you need to know to apply to one of AUB's foundation courses
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Undergraduate

Here's everything you need to know to apply to one of our Undergraduate courses
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Postgraduate

Here's everything you need to know to apply to one of AUB's postgraduate courses
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Short courses

If you’ve found a short course that you’d like to study, you can find out how to apply here.
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Portfolio Guidelines

Portfolios should show examples of your work – both finished and work in progress – that demonstrate your interests and skills