Foundation Studies Programs

Your pathway to a UNSW bachelor’s degree

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A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. 

Our programs are designed to suit your academic and English skills and prepare you for studying at university. We support you with personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW. 

Your supportive pathway

High School Year 11/12 progresses to UNSW Foundation Studies Program progresses to First Year at UNSW Sydney High School Year 11/12 progresses to UNSW Foundation Studies Program progresses to First Year at UNSW Sydney

Why study with UNSW College?

Flexible entry points

If you’ve just missed out on entry or need help to meet English and academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree, our range of Foundation Studies Programs is for you. They are tailored to different abilities and move at a pace that works for you – with the right support and flexibility to reach your study and career goals faster.

Be degree-ready

Do you want to study a degree in Architecture, Business, Cyber Security, Medicine, Quantum Engineering or any of our hundreds of other professional pathways? The content you study in our Foundation Studies Program has been developed in consultation with the UNSW faculties so you will be prepared for your degree.

A supportive pathway

You will enjoy a personalised learning experience with individual support from dedicated and experienced teachers. Regular feedback and ongoing assessments will keep you moving forward. Prepare to challenge yourself, get ready for life at UNSW and make lasting friendships along the way.

Which Foundation Studies Program is for me?

Diploma & Foundation Studies
UNSW Global Pty Limited ABN 62 086 418 582 trading as UNSW College™ currently delivers Diplomas and Foundation Studies on behalf of UNSW Sydney - CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).

From 6 May 2024 and 3 June 2024 respectively, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of Diplomas and Foundation Studies under its own CRICOS Provider Code - 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

Pre-Masters
From 15 January 2024, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of the Pre-Masters Program under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

Academic English
UNSW College™ delivers Academic English under CRICOS Provider code 01020K. See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information. © 2023 UNSW Global Pty Limited

ABN: 62 086 418 582