Integrated Foundation Programme
Unique chance to become an IDU student!
Integrated Foundation Programme is specifically designed for students of 11th grade of school or last year of college, lyceum, or those with completed secondary education who fell short of passing the IDU ICAT examination, but wish to study at the University.
In addition to subject-specific knowledge and skills, students are guided to develop a range of transferable skills, thus building up a foundation for success in further undergraduate studies.
- Full-time
- Intakes: September, January, May
Overview
Integrated Foundation Programme is specifically designed for students who study at or have completed their secondary education in Uzbekistan. There are two entry points for the programme. The first entry point is for students currently studying at the last year of school/lyceum/college in Uzbekistan. This entry point includes two additional modules Mathematics Foundation and English Foundation. Mathematics Foundation is taught in the Uzbek language and designed to provide students with mathematical skills and competencies to pursue learning at higher levels of study. English Foundation is taught in English and designed to improve the level of English of students for them to be able to undertake modules in English at higher levels of study. The total duration for both modules is six months and students can take classes in either online or offline mode while continuing their studies at their respective schools/lyceums/colleges. Students who choose online mode for year 1 need to make sure that they have stable internet connection and technology to attend classes.
Progression from the first entry point to the second is subject to successful completion of all the assessments on the programme in year 1. IDU academic regulations for progression apply.
The second entry point is for students who have successfully completed their secondary education and demonstrate eligibility for studying at the programme by meeting the admission requirements as specified in this handbook. Total number of credits to be accumulated is 120 by the end of the programme. All modules are taught in English. Successful completion of the programme is defined by the IDU academic regulations.
Throughout the programme you will be taught by a professional team of lecturers who have been selected for their academic competence and practical understanding of their subjects.
In the computing pathway you will learn about how innovative technology works and how to take advantage of it. You will learn in-depth mathematics required for computing students, English for specific purposes with the focus on IT-related areas, problem solving in science and mathematics, information technology and web development.
In the business pathway you will learn about how businesses operate and how to manage organisations in a business environment. You will learn about marketing, business environment and human resource management, English for business purposes, and problem solving and mathematics to develop your skills.
You can develop the skills and knowledge that you need to study at undergraduate level. Building on your strengths and working on your weaknesses, so that you can feel confident that by the end you are ready to commence a degree course, and to apply the skills to undertake direct and independent learning, which will help you to achieve your potential. This will allow you to embark on Level 4 study in an appropriate undergraduate discipline, confident that you have developed the skills and chosen the most relevant subject area(s) to specialise in, which will allow you to perform strongly at degree level and enhance your career aims.
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Entry Requirements For The First Year
- English
Hold a recognized certificate of the English Language competence:
- to get 10% or more marks in IDU ICAT English examination; OR
- IELTS 4.5 overall score; OR
- other language proficiency certificate like CEFR, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, LINGUASKILL, TOEIC;
- Education
- Proof of study at year 11 of a secondary school in Uzbekistan or equivalent level in academic lyceum, vocational college or international equivalent.
- Age
- Be 17 years of age at the start of the second academic year of enrollment.
Recognized Prior Learning
Recognized Prior Learning procedure might be invoked for recognizing credits for the first semester of study. Depending on the ICAT results students might get exemptions from English Foundation of Mathematics Foundation or both. For more information you can contact IDU Front Office on +998 71 230 50 80.
Programme Structure
Students must take all core modules to have 140 credits in case of admission to year 1 or 120 credits in total in case of admission to year 2.
| Module Title | Credits | Period | Type | Language of instruction | Contact class hours per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| Mathematics Foundation | 10 | Semester 1 | Core* | Uzbek | 8 |
| English Foundation | 10 | Semester 1 | Core* | English | 8 |
| Year 2 | |||||
| Mathematics for Computing | 40 | Semester 2/3 | Core* | English | 8 |
| Communication and study skills | 20 | Semester 2/3 | Core | English | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Computing | 20 | Semester 2 | Core | English | 4 |
| Problem Solving in Science and Technology | 20 | Semester 3 | Core | English | 4 |
| Web Development Fundamentals | 20 | Semester 3 | Core | English | 4 |
*It is possible to recognise these credits through Recognised Prior Learning (RPL).
In the first semester, students will take two core modules. Both core modules constitute a bundle that should be passed in order to progress to the second year of study.
In the second semester students will take the three core modules on Mathematics for Computing, Communication and Study Skills, Fundamentals of Computing. This will build a foundation of core skills and knowledge for further modules on the course. Mathematics for Computing & Communication and Study Skills. Overall, for a 20 credit module you will have 200 learning hours, which includes contact class hours, independent learning, assessment and lab work time. In the second semester students will undertake 3-core modules.
Learning Outcomes
By completing the course, the successful student will be able to:
LO1. Solve real world problems using mathematical and statistical techniques
LO2. Communicate scientifically using oral and written skills to provide information to a variety of audiences
LO3. Demonstrate and apply problem solving skills to a range of scientific and technological scenarios
LO4. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a range of scientific and technological subjects
LO5. Demonstrate personal development in terms of career choice
LO6. Demonstrate a range of transferable skills in: problem solving; communication; project management; working individually and in teams; self-management; and the ability to gather, evaluate and reflect on information from relevant sources and synthesise new knowledge and solutions to requirements in the domain of applications of Computer Science.
LO7. Communicate the results of your study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments
Teaching and Learning Strategy
You will engage with a range of learning activities which will include lectures, tutorials, workshops and online forums and in class discussions. The learning activities on your course will develop distinctive attributes that will make you stand out and enhance your skills for undergraduate studies. These skills will be embedded into the curriculum throughout your course.
Digitally Literate: All graduates will be users of information and communication technologies. However, on your further undergraduate course you will develop your skills to encompass literacy more fully such as learning how to find information and how to take best advantage of digital resources and the Internet to make you effective in the Information Age.
Knowledgeable and Enterprising: Throughout your course you will start building up your professional and employability skills. You will constantly nurture your own intellectual curiosity. The tools, methodologies and techniques that you will learn have been carefully selected to prepare you with the skills that are needed to succeed on undergraduate studies.
Assessment Methods
The Assessment Strategy of the Programme is based on the criterion-referenced assessment concept that is designed to assess changes in performance as a result of learning, for the purpose of seeing what and how well material has been learned.
The programme offers a variety of assessments to students that are appropriate to learning outcomes and level of study. The formal summative assessment of knowledge and understanding is mainly by written examinations and assignments, and to some extent, oral presentations. All modules provide for a variety of assessments including presentations (group and individual), essays, reports, problem-based assignments, in-class tests, exams.
| Title | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Mathematics Foundation | LO1 |
| English Foundation | LO2 |
| Algebra | LO1; LO3 |
| Mathematics for computing | LO1; LO6 |
| Communication and study skills | LO2; LO5; LO6; LO7 |
| Fundamentals of Computing | LO4; LO6 |
| Problem Solving in Science and Technology | LO1; LO3; LO6; LO7 |
| Web Development Fundamentals | LO4; LO6 |
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Student Support
Student Engagement and Support Services:
About learning engagement, class participation, parental engagement, ID cards, timetabling, group allocation, student events, accommodation, documentary support, extracurricular activities, clubs and societies:
Email: info@idu.uz
Financial Services:
About contractual obligation, payment of fees, debt clearance, scholarships and grants
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Administrative Services:
About students status, confirmation letters, programme and module registration, enrolment, academic offences, extenuating circumstances, progression, referrals, deferrals, withdrawals, academic leave, submission of documentation:
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Academic Support and Extracurricular Services:
In support of your individual learning needs and interests the University runs a number of extracurricular activities, which are available to students on demand. You need to approach the Subject Area Leaders of the University
Email: info@idu.uz
Students Union Services:
IDU Students Union is a student organisation formed and managed by students, which is open to your opinions, feedback and wishes. Students Union helps the university to develop its services for students and strives to ensure that no student is left behind and every IDU student has a right to be represented by the students union at the university governance level.
Email: info@idu.uz
Quality Assurance Services:
Matters related to quality of education, programme structure and its learning outcomes, academic regulations and policies of the university as well as students initiatives directed at enhancing the quality of education can be addressed to the IDU Quality Assurance Office.
Email: info@idu.uz
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are reviewed on an annual basis. The fees applicable to a particular academic year will be published on the University website.
| Year | Mode | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | Full Time |
38 000 000 / 33 000 000 UZS |
Academic Calendar
The programme is delivered in two 12-week long semesters. At the end of each semester students will have a consolidation week and an assessment week, in some cases followed by a short break.
IDU is running a three semester Academic year with September, January and May semesters, where the month indicates the beginning of each semester. Depending on the semester of entry your learning journey will last for the two consecutive semesters.
| Semester Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| September | September-January |
| January | January-May |
| May | May-September |
Recognized Prior Learning procedure might be invoked for recognizing credits for the first semester of study. Depending on the ICAT results students might get exemptions from English Foundation of Mathematics Foundation or both. For more information you can contact IDU Front Office on +998 71 230 50 80.