We are celebrating our University Foundation Programme (UFP) students’ academic achievements as they receive their results today. This hardworking cohort are now looking forward to continuing their academic journeys at some of the top UK universities in Autumn 2024.
I am delighted with the results achieved by the students on our University Foundation Programme. I also congratulate them on their top UK university placements.
The UFP at CATS Cambridge offers a clear pathway to some of the best universities in the UK for international students.
Today’s excellent results sees our UFP students leaving to us to join competitive undergraduate courses at Durham University, the University of Bristol, and the University of Bath. Our students will be reading a variety of degree subjects, including Law, Mechanical Engineering and Economics.
These talented students have bright futures ahead of them. We look forward to seeing what they achieve next.
Dominic Tomalin
Principal, CATS Cambridge
A Path to Top UK Universities
CATS Cambridge has an excellent record in supporting international students to obtain top UK university places. Over the last six years, UFP students have progressed to 67% of the Russell Group universities.* UFP alumni have also progressed to attend 60% of the current top 20 UK universities.**
Our 2024 UFP cohort have achieved places at Durham University, University of Bristol and University of Exeter, which are all Russell Group universities and current top 20 UK universities**. Students will also progress to the University of Bath and Loughborough University, currently ranked 8th and 9th in the UK. One student has achieved a place at the University of the Arts London, which is ranked second for art and design in the QS World Rankings 2024.
*19 of the 24 Russell Group universities accept the CATS UFP qualification.
**According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Strong Academic Futures
STEM subjects are extremely popular amongst our UFP and A Level students at CATS Cambridge. This year, UFP students will be studying Biomedical Science, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at British universities. In the last five years, our students have progressed to study STEM degrees at 14 of the current top 30 UK universities**. Students also choose to study other traditional academic subjects. The 2024 cohort will be studying Economics, Law and Management at top 30 UK universities.
With state of the art science labs, well resourced classrooms and highly qualified teachers, CATS Cambridge offers an excellent academic foundation for university study in multiple subject areas. Students are challenged to pursue excellence in their chosen field, and provided with the strong foundation needed to succeed.
CATS Cambridge Top 2024 UFP Results
| Nationality | Subject 1 | Grade 1 | Subject 2 | Grade 2 | Subject 3 | Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chinese | Mathematics | A* | Physics | A* | Chemistry | A* |
| Chinese | Chemistry | A* | Mathematics | A* | Physics | A* |
| Mexican | Business | A* | Psychology | A* | Sociology | A |
| Chinese | Physics | A* | Mathematics | A* | Economics | A |
| Angolan | Business | A* | Economics | A* | Mathematics | A |
| Myanmar | Physics | A* | Mathematics | A | Psychology | A |
| Malaysian | Biology | A* | Chemistry | A | Mathematics | A |
| Nigerian | Mathematics | A* | Chemistry | A | Physics | A |
| Chinese | Business | A | Economics | A | Psychology | A |
| Uzbek | Economics | A | Business | B | Mathematics | B |
| Hong Kong Chinese | Business | A | Psychology | B | Sociology | B |
Student Success 2024
“The small class sizes allow teachers to focus on each student’s individual needs.”
Sunny from Hong Kong, China
Mathematics: A*
Chemistry: A*
Physics: A*
He achieved a place at the University of Bath to read Mechanical Engineering
Sunny is a talented mathematician. Alongside his UFP courses, he has been studying A Level Further Maths, which demonstrates his passion for the subject. He has also participated in the Senior Mathematical Challenge 2023 and the Senior Kangaroo 2023 (a mathematical challenge).
“The school are very supportive. They have guided me to the best options related to my capabilities.”
Aleesya from Malaysia
Biology: A*
Chemistry: A
Mathematics: A
She obtained a place at King’s College London to read Anatomy, Developmental and Human Biology.
Aleesya participated in the Senior Mathematical Challenge 2023 and the Biology Olympiad 2023.
Congratulations to our 2024 UFP students. Your dedication to academic excellence has been rewarded with progression to top UK universities. We wish you luck in your undergraduate studies and beyond.
