35 years of Foundation Studies

In March 1989, we opened our doors to our first Foundation Studies cohort, preparing students for university life in Australia.

Foundation Studies 35 Years Inspiring Minds Badge
  • 40,000+
    graduates in Foundation and Diploma
  • 1st
    in Australia to deliver pathway programs
  • 50+
    years preparing students for university
UNSW College has really helped me to broaden my skill set making me feel more confident and engaged
UNSW College Foundation Studies Standard Plus Student Bowen from China

Bowen

Foundation Studies

Your journey starts here

Pathway finder

Want to be an engineer, architect, journalist or scientist? Find out how to get there.

Student experience

There’s so much to experience at UNSW College. You’ll be making new friends, exploring Sydney and living independently, maybe for the first time ever. Learn more about what we have to offer.

Entry requirements

At UNSW College, every application we receive is carefully considered. Students will receive an offer to the relevant program based on their academic and English test results.

Progress to UNSW Sydney

Choose a UNSW College program and stream that aligns to your chosen degree. You will develop key learnings in subjects that will prepare you for university.

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Diploma & Foundation Studies
UNSW College™ currently delivers Diplomas and Foundation Studies on behalf of UNSW Sydney - CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).

From 26 August 2024, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of Diplomas and Foundation Studies under its own CRICOS Provider Code - 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

Pre-Masters
From 6 May 2024, UNSW College™ will commence delivery of the Pre-Masters Program under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K and TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

Academic English
UNSW College™ delivers Academic English under CRICOS Provider code 01020K. See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information.

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