Curtin Dubai Foundation Program
Curtin Dubai’s Foundation Program is a full-time pathway designed to support students as they transition into their undergraduate degree. It may also be used for admission into other international undergraduate programs; however, students must consult with our Future Students’ Centre and their university of choice to confirm specific requirements.
This foundation program offers a unique learning experience for high school students seeking an internationally collaborative environment focused on critical thinking, research, academic writing, computer productivity, and mathematical foundations. It prepares you for direct entry into the undergraduate program of your choice at Curtin University Dubai.
Curtin Dubai offers a choice of pathway streams aligned to your intended undergraduate major. Students may select from the following specialised foundations:
- Foundation in Business
- Foundation in Information Technology
- Foundation in Hard Sciences and Engineering
- Foundation in Design and Built Environment
- Foundation in Health Sciences
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The minimum academic requirement for entry into the Foundation Program is successful completion of any of the following (or equivalent):
- Grade 11
- Five IGCSE/GCSE/O-levels with a grade of C or better
Accepted English qualifications include:
- IGCSE/O-level English with a grade of C or higher
- SAT score of 1000, with no band less than 400
- IB English with a score of 4
English proficiency tests are also accepted.
- For Business, IT or Engineering pathways: IELTS overall 5.5, with no band lower than 5.0, or equivalent
- For Media & Arts pathways: IELTS overall 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 08 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
54338 AED
Average Cost of Living: 28397 AED /year
Application Fee: N/A