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
Foundation in Health Sciences
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Curtin University Dubai
Dubai International Academic City,
Blocks 10 & 11, Fourth Floor,
Dubai,
Dubai, UAE
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
May 2027
Curtin University Dubai
Dubai International Academic City,
Blocks 10 & 11, Fourth Floor,
Dubai,
Dubai, UAE
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
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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