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 Engineering and Science

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

utp.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 21,000 / total

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Foundation in Business Management and Computing

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Information Systems & Technology

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 21,000 / total

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Foundation in A Level (Arts)

SEGi University World rank #4,861

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Language: English

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Foundation in Cambridge A Level

Kolej Yayasan UEM

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 95,700 / total

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Foundation in Cambridge A Level in Arts

Terra College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Language: English

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Foundation in Cambridge A Level in Science

Terra College

Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Arts

Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Management

University of Selangor

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 7,320 / total

International tuition: MYR 11,520 / total

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Foundation Studies in Engineering

Universiti Teknologi MARA System World rank #978

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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

Degree: Foundation

Field: General Engineering

Language: English

Program page

Foundation Studies in Law (UITM)

Universiti Teknologi MARA System World rank #978

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Law

Language: English

Program page

Foundation Studies in Science

Universiti Teknologi MARA System World rank #978

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Language: English

Program page

Foundation Studies in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)#

Universiti Teknologi MARA System World rank #978

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: English Language Studies

Language: English

Program page

Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science

Universiti Putra Malaysia World rank #469

Serdang, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Agriculture

Language: English

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Foundation in Asasi Pintar #

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia World rank #405

Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Science

University of Malaysia Sabah World rank #1,748

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Engineering & Technology #

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) World rank #3,526

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

upnm.edu.my/en/index.php University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: General Engineering

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in A Level Science

Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Natural Sciences

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 24,900 / total

Program page

Foundation in A Level Arts – Standard Route

Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Management & Strategy #

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) World rank #3,526

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

upnm.edu.my/en/index.php University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business & Management

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Medicine #

Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) World rank #3,526

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

upnm.edu.my/en/index.php University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Foundation

Field: Medicine

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Accounting

UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Field: Accounting

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 6,000 / total

International tuition: MYR 85,000 / total

Program page

Foundation in Arts (FIA)

Sunway University World rank #1,789

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 20,400 / total

International tuition: MYR 20,400 / total

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Foundation in Arts (Dual Award)

SEGi University World rank #4,861

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Degree: Foundation

Field: Liberal Arts

Language: English

Program page

Foundation in Business Administration

UNITEN Kampus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (KSHAS)

Malaysia

Degree: Foundation

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: MYR 6,000 / total

International tuition: MYR 19,800 / 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 Engineering and Science

Foundation in Business Management and Computing

Foundation in A Level (Arts)

Foundation in Cambridge A Level

Foundation in Cambridge A Level in Arts

Foundation in Cambridge A Level in Science

Foundation in Arts

Foundation in Management

Foundation Studies in Engineering

Foundation Studies in Law (UITM)

Foundation Studies in Science

Foundation Studies in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)#

Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science

Foundation in Asasi Pintar #

Foundation in Science

Foundation in Engineering & Technology #

Foundation in A Level Science

Foundation in A Level Arts – Standard Route

Foundation in Management & Strategy #

Foundation in Medicine #

Foundation in Accounting

Foundation in Arts (FIA)

Foundation in Arts (Dual Award)

Foundation in Business Administration

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