Certificate in Foundation Studies
02 July 2025
Complete the equivalent of your final year in high school and pathway into a degree at UC.
HOW TO APPLY
8 October 2025
11 February 2026
10 June 2026
7 October 2026
Duration
8 months
Fees
NZ$26,161
This fee is indicative only based on revision each year and does not include additional costs such as course materials, insurance, and levies.Prices include GST where applicable.
Student Services Levy (SSL)
Insurance for International students
Student loans, allowances, and scholarships
Overview
The Certificate in Foundation Studies replaces the final year of high school and provides students with a focused pathway into any of 厙ぴ勛圖s bachelors degrees.
The programme is structured across two trimesters and includes a set of core courses that develop skills and knowledge necessary for academic success at a university level, a numeracy elective, and three courses from an area of focus in Arts, Business, Engineering, or Science.
Our foundation course provides a supportive, immersive experience of university life on campus in New 厙ぴ勛圖and sets you up to successfully enter the first year of your chosen bachelors degree.
UC's Certificate in Foundation Studies is delivered exclusively by our dedicated on-campus .
Entry requirements
International student entry into the Certificate in Foundation Studies at UC varies by country and/or region. See your .
You will also need to meet our English language entry requirements with the equivalent ofIELTS 5.5, with no band below 5.0.
See our English Language Programme if you need support meeting this requirement.
Foundation Studies outcomes
Upon completing the Certificate in Foundation Studies, you can apply for one of UC's Bachelor's degrees.
Ready to start?
Hear from our international students
International students at UC share their stories.
