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 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 World rank #4,861

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 World rank #689

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 World rank #689

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 World rank #689

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 World rank #2,811

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 World rank #4,569

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 World rank #4,569

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 World rank #2,811

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

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Foundation in Information Technology

Xiamen University Malaysia World rank #1,696

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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APU Foundation Programme (Architecture & Design Route)

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation World rank #2,896

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Architecture

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 26,800 / total

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APU Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation World rank #2,896

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 26,800 / total

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APU Foundation Programme (Engineering Route)

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation World rank #2,896

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: General Engineering

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 27,500 / total

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APU Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation World rank #2,896

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Finance, Banking & Insurance

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 26,800 / total

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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 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

APU Foundation Programme (Architecture & Design Route)

APU Foundation Programme (Computing & Technology Route)

APU Foundation Programme (Engineering Route)

APU Foundation Programme (Business, Finance & Social Sciences Route)

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