Curtin Dubai’s foundation course is a pathway program that runs full time and is designed to support students when they progress into their undergraduate degree. This may also be used for admission into other international undergraduate programs, however, the student must speak with our Future Students’ Centre and their University of choice to confirm the same.
This foundation course in Dubai offers a unique opportunity for high school students who wish to engage in an internationally collaborative environment centered around critical thinking, research, writing, computer productivity and mathematical foundations, preparing you for direct entry into the undergraduate program of your choice at Curtin University Dubai.
Curtin Dubai provides the option to choose a pathway program based on your targeted undergraduate major. Additionally, there is the option to choose from the range of specialised topics below:
The foundation program is suitable for high school students who have completed year 11 (IGCSE’s/O Levels).
The academic and language requirements for this foundation program in Dubai are to have successfully completed Grade 11, 5 IGCSE/GCSE/O-levels with a grade of C or better and achieve an IELTS overall band score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band, or equivalent if you choose to go for the Business, IT, Health Sciences or Engineering paths.
If you choose to study foundation in Dubai within the Media & Arts specifications, then you will need to achieve an IELTS overall band score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.
Curtin Dubai provides tuition grants up to AED 10,000 to students enrolling in the Foundation Program. Please contact admissions@curtindubai.ac.ae to check your eligibility.
Trimester 1
• Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Computer Productivity
• Mathematical Foundations I
• Introduction to Management
Trimester 2
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Project Management
Single Trimester
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Mathematical Foundations I
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Marketing
Trimester 1
• Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Computer Productivity
• Mathematical Foundations I
• Mathematical Foundations II
Trimester 2
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research and Writing
• Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to Programming
• Mathematical Foundations III
Single Trimester
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research and Writing
• Introduction to Programming
• Mathematical Foundations I
• Mathematical Foundations II
Trimester 1
• Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Introduction to Programming
• Mathematical Foundations I
• Mathematical Foundations II
Trimester 2
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research and Writing
• Introduction to Chemistry
• Introduction to Physics
• Mathematical Foundations III
Single Trimester Mode
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research and Writing
• Introduction to Chemistry
• Introduction to Physics
• Mathematical Foundations III
Trimester 1
• Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Computer Productivity
• Mathematical Foundations 1
• Introduction to Management
Trimester 2
• Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing
• Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Human Biology
*Units are subject to change.
The cost of studying foundation program in Dubai can be quite reasonable if you choose Curtin University. Wherein the total tuition for Hard Sciences and Engineering is AED 54,338 or USD 14,887, and for Business, IT, Health Sciences and Humanities, it is AED 43,470 or USD 11,910.
(Inclusive of VAT)
| Location | Curtin Dubai campus |
|---|---|
| Study method | On-campus |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Intake | January, May or September |
| Duration | 2 trimesters, 8 months |
Curtin Dubai Open Days are for potential students interested in studying undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students get to explore our campus and amenities while learning more about the programs they are interested in.
