Foundation programs worldwide

Across every region we cover there are foundation programs to weigh up. Use the filters to compare tuition, duration, language of instruction and application timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the right program?

Pick a country to browse its dedicated listing, or search across all of them. The filters combine, so you can narrow by degree level, field of study, delivery mode, duration, tuition and language of instruction at the same time.

What is the difference between degree levels?

A bachelor's degree is the first university qualification, typically three to four years. A master's builds on it with one to two years of specialised study, and a doctorate (PhD) is a research degree beyond that. Diplomas and certificates are shorter, more focused qualifications.

Can I study online or part-time?

Yes — use the Delivery Mode filter to show programs recorded as online, hybrid or on-campus. Only programs whose delivery mode is on record can match, so an empty result does not always mean nothing is offered.

Why do some programs show no tuition fee?

We only display fees that institutions publish. When a program shows no fee, check its official program page — linked from the listing — for current tuition and funding options.

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1,732 programs found

Foundation in Music

Kolej Universiti Fairview

Malaysia

ucf.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Performing Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Business Studies

Saito University College

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

saito.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 10,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Design

Saito University College

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

saito.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Applied Design

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 10,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Hospitality

Saito University College

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

saito.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Hospitality Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 10,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Police Science

Saito University College

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

saito.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Emergency & Disaster Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 10,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Arts

Kolej Universiti Vision (Previously known as : Kolej Vision)

Shah Alam, Malaysia

vision.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Arts

Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

klmuc.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Science

Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

klmuc.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 8,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Arts

Lincoln University College World rank #4,977

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

lincoln.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 8,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Science

Lincoln University College World rank #4,977

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

lincoln.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 10,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Information Technology

Lincoln University College World rank #4,977

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

lincoln.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Science

Manipal University College Malaysia

Malacca, Malacca, Malaysia

manipal.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 13,500 / total

Program page

Foundation in Business

Netherlands Maritime Institute Of Technology (NMIT)

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: MYR 8,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Arts

Southern University College

Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

southern.edu.my/chinese/home.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 8,160 / total

Program page

Foundation in Science

Southern University College

Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

southern.edu.my/chinese/home.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 8,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Business Management

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University

Alor Star, Malaysia

unishams.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Delivery: On Campus

Foundation in Islamic Studies

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University

Alor Star, Malaysia

unishams.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Islamic & Quranic Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Information Technology

University College Bestari

Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, Malaysia

ucbestari.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Islamic Studies

University College Bestari

Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, Malaysia

ucbestari.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Islamic & Quranic Studies

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Business Management

University College of Agroscience Malaysia

Alor Gajah, Malacca, Malaysia

ucam.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: MYR 9,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Science

University College of Agroscience Malaysia

Alor Gajah, Malacca, Malaysia

ucam.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: MYR 10,400 / total

Program page

Foundation in Management

University College of Aviation Malaysia

Malaysia

aviation.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Physical Science

University College of Aviation Malaysia

Malaysia

aviation.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Program page

Foundation in Business Previously known as : Foundation in Arts

University College of MAIWP International (UCMI)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ucmi.edu.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: MYR 16,300 / total

Program page

How to Use This Program Directory

Picking a program is a bigger commitment than picking a university — it decides what you will actually study every day, how long it will take, and what qualification you will graduate with. This directory brings together hundreds of thousands of programs from universities worldwide so you can compare them on the details that matter: degree level, field of study, duration, tuition, and language of instruction.

Start with the country, or countries, you are seriously considering — it shapes tuition, visa rules, and the language you will study in. Each country has its own listing page with browse links for every degree level and major field of study, so you can move from "programs in Germany" to "master's computer science programs in Germany" in two clicks.

Then let the filters do the narrowing. The degree level filter separates bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and shorter qualifications; the tuition filter compares fees within a currency you choose; and the delivery mode filter surfaces online and hybrid options for studying without relocating. Filters combine, so a few selections usually reduce thousands of programs to a readable shortlist.

Finally, open the details of each shortlisted program to compare duration, entry requirements, intakes, and scholarships side by side — and follow the official program page link to verify current fees and deadlines before applying. If you spot a missing program or an error, let us know; we keep the directory accurate and up to date.

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Foundation programs worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the right program?

What is the difference between degree levels?

Can I study online or part-time?

Why do some programs show no tuition fee?

Foundation in Music

Foundation in Business Studies

Foundation in Design

Foundation in Hospitality

Foundation in Police Science

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Information Technology

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Business

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Business Management

Foundation in Islamic Studies

Foundation in Information Technology

Foundation in Islamic Studies

Foundation in Business Management

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Management

Foundation in Physical Science

Foundation in Business Previously known as : Foundation in Arts

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