26 Foundation Education Courses in Australia

26 foundation education courses are registered for international students in Australia, at 13 universities. Every course below carries its own CRICOS course code and the provider code it is registered under, so you can check it on the register yourself.

International Foundations at VU

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

Victoria University

Melbourne

A$26,000

Total course fee

32 weeks

CRICOS 096078F

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International Foundations at VU (Extended)

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

Victoria University

Melbourne

A$39,629

Total course fee

51 weeks

CRICOS 096079E

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Standard Foundation

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane

A$24,480

Total course fee

1 year

CRICOS 065045E

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Standard Foundation Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

Macquarie University

Sydney

A$30,900

Total course fee

42 weeks

CRICOS 085296J

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Standard Foundation Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

University of New South Wales

Sydney

A$41,100

Total course fee

36 weeks

CRICOS 000725G

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Standard Foundation Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

UNSW College

Sydney

A$42,700

Total course fee

36 weeks

CRICOS 114315M

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Standard Foundation Studies Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

Eynesbury College/Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology/Eynesbury College Academy of English/Eynesbury/Eynesbury International

Adelaide

A$35,120

Total course fee

42 weeks

CRICOS 074931M

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Standard Plus Foundation Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

University of New South Wales

Sydney

A$46,000

Total course fee

47 weeks

CRICOS 019277D

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Standard Plus Foundation Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

UNSW College

Sydney

A$47,800

Total course fee

47 weeks

CRICOS 114317J

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Swinburne Foundation Program

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

Swinburne University of Technology

Melbourne

A$33,040

Total course fee

36 weeks

CRICOS 113264C

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University Pathway Program - Fast Track

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

University of Tasmania

Hobart

A$20,975

Total course fee

17 weeks

CRICOS 0100809

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University of Canberra International Foundation Studies

Foundation /Curriculum & Instruction /Full Time

University of Canberra

Canberra

A$29,256

Total course fee

1 year

CRICOS 089733E

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Frequently asked questions

What does the CRICOS course code mean?

Every course an Australian provider may teach to international students is registered on CRICOS with its own course code, under a provider code. Both are shown on each course below so you can verify the course on cricos.education.gov.au before you apply.

Are these tuition fees the full cost?

The fee shown is the provider's own published international tuition on the register. It excludes OSHC, living costs and student services fees. Where a provider publishes no fee we leave the field blank rather than estimate one.

What are the entry requirements for Foundation Education in Australia?

Entry is set by each university, not nationally or by state. For a foundation you will generally need the preceding qualification at the grade the university states, English at IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent, and for international students a Confirmation of Enrolment before a subclass 500 student visa can be granted.