Foundation programs worldwide

This directory covers foundation programs offered across the countries we track.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels are available?

Programs are offered at these levels: Foundation, Micro-credential, Certificate, Diploma, Trades - Apprenticeship, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Master of Philosophy, Doctorate, Professional Doctorate.

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Fields you can browse include Business & Management, Law, Engineering & Technology.

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1,776 programs found

Foundation in Life Sciences (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya QS 2027 #56

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 19,600 / total

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Foundation in Physical Sciences (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya QS 2027 #56

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 19,600 / total

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Foundation in Social Sciences (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya QS 2027 #56

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 15,100 / total

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Foundation in Islamic Studies (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya QS 2027 #56

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Islamic & Quranic Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 15,100 / total

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Foundation in Business Studies

Mila University

Nilai, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 24,000 / total

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Foundation in Engineering

Mila University

Nilai, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: General Engineering

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 24,000 / total

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Foundation in Science

Mila University

Nilai, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 24,000 / total

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Foundation in A-Level (Arts) (3 Subjects)

SEGi University QS 2027 #701-710

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 13,235 / total

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Foundation in Physical Science

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia QS 2027 #158 =

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,500 / total

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Foundation in Social Science

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia QS 2027 #158 =

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Social Sciences & Education

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,500 / total

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Foundation in Life Science

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia QS 2027 #158 =

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Religious Studies

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,500 / total

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Foundation in Arts (Accounting, Business, Economics)

Kings University College

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,600 / total

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Foundation in Information Technology

Kings University College

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,600 / total

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Foundation in Management

UNITAR International University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 8,340 / total

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Foundation in Arts

UNITAR International University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 7,125 / total

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Foundation in Law

Advance Tertiary College (ATC)

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Field: Law

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 17,000 / total

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Foundation in Medical Sciences (UniKL RCMP)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur QS 2027 #1401-1504

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Medicine

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 15,000 / total

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Foundation in Cambridge International A Level (Science) (3 Subjects)

Crescendo International College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 17,000 / total

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Foundation in Cambridge International A Level (Commerce) (3 Subjects)

Crescendo International College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 15,000 / total

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Foundation in A Level (Science) (3 Subjects)

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology THE 2026 #1001-1200

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 28,890 / total

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Foundation in A Level (Arts) (3 Subjects)

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology THE 2026 #1001-1200

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 28,890 / total

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Foundation in Computer Technology (FICT) (UniKL MIIT)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur QS 2027 #1401-1504

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 15,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Information Technology

Xiamen University Malaysia

Sepang, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 18,000 / total

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Foundation in Business

Asia Metropolitan University

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,600 / total

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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.

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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

What degree levels are available?

Which fields of study can I browse?

Foundation in Life Sciences (Open Channel / SATU)

Foundation in Physical Sciences (Open Channel / SATU)

Foundation in Social Sciences (Open Channel / SATU)

Foundation in Islamic Studies (Open Channel / SATU)

Foundation in Business Studies

Foundation in Engineering

Foundation in Science

Foundation in A-Level (Arts) (3 Subjects)

Foundation in Physical Science

Foundation in Social Science

Foundation in Life Science

Foundation in Arts (Accounting, Business, Economics)

Foundation in Information Technology

Foundation in Management

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Law

Foundation in Medical Sciences (UniKL RCMP)

Foundation in Cambridge International A Level (Science) (3 Subjects)

Foundation in Cambridge International A Level (Commerce) (3 Subjects)

Foundation in A Level (Science) (3 Subjects)

Foundation in A Level (Arts) (3 Subjects)

Foundation in Computer Technology (FICT) (UniKL MIIT)

Foundation in Information Technology

Foundation in Business

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