Foundation Studies

The Foundation Studies Program provides a pathway to ACU undergraduate degrees for students who wish to study at university but do not have a recognised Year 12 qualification.

• If you are a domestic student you can choose to study on campus in Blacktown or Melbourne or fully online live from anywhere else in Australia, or you could choose a mix of on-campus and online study.
• If you are an international student, you can choose to study in Australia at the Melbourne or North Sydney campus or fully online live from outside of Australia.

As a Foundation Studies student, you will be immersed in the distinctive culture of the university throughout the course. You will be provided with all resources for the program including textbooks, laboratory equipment and online resources. You will become familiar with ACU facilities, resources and systems and with the academic expectations and assessment models used in undergraduate degrees at ACU. Class sizes will be small and staffed to provide a highly supportive learning environment.

Foundation Studies aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed at the undergraduate level at ACU. Regardless of whether you study on-campus or online you will be provided with live personalised support to assist you with progression to your degree program at ACU.

The Online Program

The course structure

You'll embark on an intensive 8-month program that can be tailored to your preferences. Kickstart your education from anywhere in the world with our offshore online option, you can choose to transfer to study on-campus in Australia during the duration of the program or complete the qualification completely online in your home country and benefit from live online classes led by our experienced university teachers.

Our comprehensive curriculum spans Academic English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and arts units, with dedicated support to help you excel in each subject. With a focus on smooth transitions, you'll not only gain confidence in the Australian university community but also build lasting friendships with international and local students.

The support service

Our competitive pricing covers all resources, textbooks, and online resources, helping you save on living costs by completing the program at home.

More importantly, you are guaranteed entry into most ACU undergraduate programs as long as you meet the GPA and English requirements, and there's no need for an external proficiency test at the end of the program.

We're committed to ensuring your success, whether you're onshore or offshore, with access to a full suite of support services, including academic guidance and library resources.

Enroll today and take the first step toward a bright academic future!