A Foundation Program is a pre-university course designed for international students who need additional academic preparation before entering a bachelor’s degree abroad. It helps bridge the gap between high school qualifications and university entry requirements — academically, linguistically, and culturally.

Offered by many top universities and colleges in countries like the UK, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and Malaysia, foundation programs typically last 6 months to 1 year. These programs focus on improving students’ subject-specific knowledge, academic English, and study skills — all essential for success in higher education.

Foundation courses are available in streams like Business, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Arts, and Humanities. Students can choose a stream that aligns with their future bachelor’s degree. By completing the program, students often receive direct admission to the first year of their undergraduate program at a partner university.