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 Science and Technology

Multimedia University World rank #1,922

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: General Engineering

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 6,500 / total

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Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

ncl.ac.uk/numed University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 27,580 / total

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Foundation in Arts

MAHSA International College (Penang)

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,350 / total

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Foundation in Science

MAHSA International College (Penang)

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 11,000 / total

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Pre-Medical Foundation

RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus

Malaysia

gopostgrad.com/en/malaysia/rcsi-ucd-malays... University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Medicine

Duration: 9 months

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 40,000 / total

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ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (AFIA)

Quest International University Perak

Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 11,000 / total

Program page

Swinburne Foundation Studies (IT/Multimedia)

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus World rank #1,568

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Media Studies & Mass Media

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 21,040 / total

Program page

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

Taylor's University World rank #1,470

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

university.taylors.edu.my/en.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 34,803 / total

Program page

Foundation in AUSMAT (Science)

Taylor's University World rank #1,470

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

university.taylors.edu.my/en.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 30,800 / total

Program page

Foundation in AUSMAT (Arts)

Taylor's University World rank #1,470

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

university.taylors.edu.my/en.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 30,800 / total

Program page

ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (ACCA FIA)

Taylor's University World rank #1,470

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

university.taylors.edu.my/en.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 16,000 / total

Program page

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

Taylor's University World rank #1,470

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

university.taylors.edu.my/en.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 34,803 / total

Program page

Foundation in Natural and Built Environments

Taylor's University World rank #1,470

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

university.taylors.edu.my/en.html University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Environmental Sciences

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 27,950 / total

Program page

Nottingham's Foundation Programme

University of Nottingham Malaysia World rank #1,560

Semenyih, Malaysia

gopostgrad.com/en/malaysia/university-of-n... University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 35,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) (Science)

UCSI University World rank #2,450

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ucsiuniversity.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 17,500 / total

Program page

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

UCSI University World rank #2,450

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 25,020 / total

Program page

Foundation in Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) (Arts)

UCSI University World rank #2,450

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ucsiuniversity.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 17,500 / total

Program page

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

UCSI University World rank #2,450

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 25,020 / total

Program page

Foundation in Information Technology

UNITAR International University

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

unitar.my University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 7,690 / total

Program page

Foundation in Management

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) World rank #2,015

Kajang, Malaysia

uniten.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 6,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Business Administration

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) World rank #2,015

Kajang, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 6,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Accounting

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) World rank #2,015

Kajang, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 6,000 / total

Program page

ACCA Foundation in Accounting (ACCA FIA)

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 9,800 / total

Program page

International Foundation Programme

University of Reading Malaysia

Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: Politics & International Relations

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 26,000 / 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 Science and Technology

Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Science

Pre-Medical Foundation

ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (AFIA)

Swinburne Foundation Studies (IT/Multimedia)

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

Foundation in AUSMAT (Science)

Foundation in AUSMAT (Arts)

ACCA Foundation in Accountancy (ACCA FIA)

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

Foundation in Natural and Built Environments

Nottingham's Foundation Programme

Foundation in Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) (Science)

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

Foundation in Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) (Arts)

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

Foundation in Information Technology

Foundation in Management

Foundation in Business Administration

Foundation in Accounting

ACCA Foundation in Accounting (ACCA FIA)

International Foundation Programme

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