Applicant guidance for the 2-year Foundation Programme
This guidance provides information about the national application process to the two year UK Foundation Programme. This includes the national application timeline and information about each stage of the process, from completion of the application form on Oriel, to allocation to a Foundation School and training programme. These pages will be updated on an annual basis, ahead of the application window.
Non-urgent advice: Important
Before completing an application for any part of the national application process, applicants must read the full guidance available to them on this website. The hints and tips provided within an application form are intended as prompts only and these do not replace the detailed applicant guidance on the website.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they understand all relevant requirements and each stage of the application process before submitting an application. This includes application processes for Eligibility, Pre-allocation and the main application process for the 2-year Foundation Programme on Oriel.
A summary of the changes made to the application process for the 2027 Foundation Programme can be found in Key changes for UKFP 2027.