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What is Foundation Studies?
Foundation Studies is a university preparation program for international students who need additional academic preparation before an undergraduate degree. It develops academic English, subject knowledge and university study skills, including assignment writing and presentations.
The right program depends on your previous studies, English level and intended degree. Duration varies by provider and course option.
Griffith College Foundation Program
Griffith College offers a bridge between secondary school and university study at its Brisbane City and Gold Coast campuses. Students develop academic communication and computer skills, study intercultural topics and take electives suited to their intended study area.
Duration: 8 months (two trimesters).
Progression: The program can lead to a Griffith College diploma or selected Griffith University bachelor degrees. Entry depends on the chosen course and its requirements, including the required GPA and English level for bachelor pathways. Some degrees have additional requirements, such as a portfolio.
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UQ College Foundation Program
UQ College prepares international students for undergraduate study at The University of Queensland (UQ). Based at UQ’s St Lucia campus in Brisbane, the program builds academic English and study skills, with subjects selected to meet the prerequisites of the intended degree.
Duration: 10 months for Standard Foundation or 4 months for Accelerated Foundation. The accelerated option has higher academic and English entry requirements.
Progression: Students must pass all five courses and meet the required GPA, English level and subject prerequisites for their chosen UQ degree. A packaged undergraduate offer is conditional on meeting these requirements.
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UTS Foundation Studies — UTS College
UTS Foundation Studies is delivered by UTS College on behalf of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). At the UTS campus in Sydney, students build academic and English skills and study a range of subjects to prepare for university learning.
Duration: 8 months for Standard or 12 months for Extended. The extended option provides an additional semester to develop English and academic skills.
Progression: Students who achieve the required GPA can enter the first year of most UTS bachelor degrees, subject to the chosen degree’s requirements. An alternative pathway is through a UTS College diploma before progressing to UTS, subject to the relevant progression requirements.
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Planning your university pathway
Foundation enrolment alone does not guarantee admission to a degree. Academic results, English requirements, prerequisites and any additional selection criteria depend on the destination course. Course availability, duration and entry requirements may change. Contact us to check the latest information and discuss a pathway suited to your qualifications and goals.
