Study in Australia
Foundation Full Time

Foundation Studies

at University of Newcastle · Newcastle, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

104602J

CRICOS provider code

00109J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$229,880 total

Per year

A$229,880/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Foundation Studies is a non aqf award registered on CRICOS at University of Newcastle in Newcastle. The registered duration is 1 year. The provider’s published tuition fee for international students is A$229,880 for the whole course, or about A$230,253 including non-tuition fees. It is registered under the field of education "Other Mixed Field Programmes". Figures are as published on the Commonwealth register — confirm current fees and intakes with the provider before applying.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Foundation Studies at University of Newcastle?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$229,880 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

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