Top Foundation Year Programs in General Studies

It is an intensive course that is prepared by the best specialists of “Synergy” University. During the year you will gain fundamental knowledge of Russian and major/minor disciplines which will prepare you for studying all our programs.

Residence in Moscow

The University provides with comfortable accommodation in a charming district of Moscow, in close proximity to the study campus, and just 15 minutes from the city center by metro. You will receive an official visa and registration for the study period.... [-]

Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate engineering and science degree at The University of Manchester, including use of university science labs.

Course options available

There are three options available for this course:

Offering direct entry into the first year of a university degree in a range of subjects such as engineering, mathematics, applied geology, renewable energy and physics.

There are two course options available:

Our progression guarantee:

We guarantee to find you a place to study on an appropriate degree and university if you successfully complete your International Foundation programme, follow professional advice offered by INTO staff and meet minimum attendance requirements.... [-]

SIST provides a Foundation Year that is oriented for students who still have difficulty in mastering the English language. The program for the foundation year is not limited to teaching the language, but it aims to also enable students to learn all the tools needed to conduct academic research and how to deliver professional presentations. Apart from mastering the English language, the students will learn all the business tools that will prepare them to access level 1 in confidence.

SIST has formulated a preparatory year for beginners in the English language.

The Foundation Year will allow students to build a solid foundation through intensive and accelerated training programs, created in conjunction with the British Council.... [-]

You are young, ambitious and are looking for inspiration? You have finished high school, want a taste of life at university, and yearn to learn more about the world and its cultures? Then you will be interested in our Foundation Year Program.

Planning and preparing for your academic future is an important step. Join Jacobs University’s Foundation Year Program to explore different fields of study and to acquire academic learning skills before starting your bachelor’s degree.

Based on your individual academic background and your needs and goals, you can design your own Foundation Year learning experience. As a Foundation Year student, you can attend undergraduate courses from various fields of study and choose between different types of preparatory classes to improve your academic skills. Furthermore, you live on our international campus and can enjoy the full perks of student life in the residential colleges.... [-]

Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of Computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Science related subjects at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Preparing you for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate programme at a choice of leading UK universities.

There are two course options available:

Our progression guarantee

We guarantee to find you a place to study on an appropriate degree and university if you successfully complete your International Foundation programme, follow professional advice offered by INTO staff and meet minimum attendance requirements.... [-]

Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Biomedical Sciences, Computing, Engineering, Nursing, and Science at Queen's University Belfast.

Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects including Biological Sciences, Computing, Mathematics, and Software Engineering at the University of Stirling. With this pathway, you'll also have the opportunity to progress to one of eight other leading Scottish universities - if you choose this option, you may progress to Year 1 or Year 2 of your degree, depending on the university you choose.

Business is a field that is undeniably important to society. Businesses and business leaders have been key architects of the digital age and the globalised world we inhabit. The challenge of managing finite resources in a way that satisfies a network of stakeholders is perhaps greater and more exciting than ever. The ability to critically engage with businesses and the commercial world equips young people with the tools to excel in their careers and make a meaningful contribution to the progression of society. For many students, A Level Business will lay the groundwork for an exciting and lucrative career.

Prepare for life as a science and engineering student, with university-style teaching, experienced teaches, and use of university labs for practical learning.

Course options available

The Foundation in Science programme offered at Perdana University will prepare you for the Undergraduate Programmes. The curriculum is crafted to give you a strong foundation in the undergraduate areas of study. It is also designed to give you the soft skills required for your personal development.

International recognition for research-led teaching, a dynamic environment and an excellent employment record for graduates make Perdana University your ideal destination to pursue a medical degree.

Our Foundation in Science programme offers the perfect first stage of this journey. As a one-year intensive access course for students without A-Levels, it will prepare you academically and socially to start an undergraduate science degree. Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme guarantees progression to full degree-level courses at Perdana University, which offers expert teaching staff and world-class facilities.... [-]

For more than 40 years of the faculty existence, about 10,000 people from 25 countries have been trained: Mongolia, China, Republic of Korea, India, Vietnam, Syria, Jordan, Mexico, Afghanistan, Brazil, Switzerland, Australia, Indonesia, Germany, Philippines, Poland , USA, Congo, Nigeria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Japan, Yemen, Cambodia, Laos and so on.

The material and technical base of the faculty meets modern requirements for the training of foreign citizens. There are specialized classes: multimedia computer, classes for studying physics, chemistry, biology, drawing, Russian, and its own library. The training is carried out by highly qualified teachers of 3 departments: doctors, candidates of sciences, associate professors, senior teachers with long experience, including abroad - in China, Korea, Mongolia, Japan and other countries.... [-]

This program allows students who are 17 or older and who have completed less than 12 years of formal education to earn up to an additional 60 credits in undergraduate courses in order to qualify for admission in our undergraduate degree programs. Refer to the undergraduate admission requirements for further details.

Depending on the number of credits attempted per quarter, the course selection and the course planning, full-time students may, for example, earn a Bachelor degree in either 3 academic years of 3 quarters each, for a total of 9 quarters of 20 credits each; or in 4 academic years of 3 quarters each, for a total of 12 quarters of 15 credits each. Earning credits during the summer quarter will speed up the studies. The additional requirements can be met in 1 academic year of 3 quarters of 20 credits each, or in 1 academic year of 4 quarters of 15 credits each.... [-]

The International Foundation Programme is of one academic year duration and prepares students for our undergraduate programmes. It provides a bridge for those who have successfully completed 12 years schooling with a good school leaving qualification but do not possess the qualifications for direct entry to one of our degree courses. This programme would also be extremely valuable for those who took ‘A’ levels or equivalent, but whose grades may have fallen below the expectations to qualify for an undergraduate programme.

This programme introduces students to our teaching and assessment methods, highlights the importance of independent learning and lays the foundations for a learner-centered environment in which students are proactive in advancing their own education. Importantly, it includes subject-related business study, providing an excellent grounding for any of the Business undergraduate courses we provide.... [-]