Your Pathway to Leading Degrees in Australia
Dreaming of a career in business, engineering, medicine, nursing, IT, psychology, or teaching? The Foundation Studies Program at the University of Adelaide College offers international students a direct and supported pathway into a wide range of bachelor degrees at Adelaide University—Australia’s newest world-class university.
Guaranteed Entry into Adelaide University (From 2026)
Students commencing their Foundation Studies Program in 2026 will benefit from guaranteed entry into the new Adelaide University upon successful program completion. Once you achieve the required progression score, you can transition seamlessly into your packaged bachelor’s degree—often without the need to resubmit English test scores.
Why Choose the Foundation Studies Program?
- Direct Pathway to University: Packaged offer with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for both your Foundation and bachelor’s degree.
- No Additional English Tests: In most cases, you won’t need to retake IELTS/PTE to begin your university degree.
- Tailored Streams: Select subjects aligned with your future degree—e.g., Health & Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Business, IT, and more.
- Flexible and Focused Learning: Weekly classes combined with 20–25 hours of independent study prepares you for university expectations.
- Supportive Services: Our College Services team will help you choose the right subjects and meet all requirements for your desired program.
Specialised Support for Health-Related Pathways
Planning to study Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Midwifery? These programs may include additional entry criteria such as interviews, quotas, or higher academic benchmarks. We’ll ensure you understand these clearly and are well-prepared to meet them.
Study Areas
Choose your preferred stream based on your future university major:
- Architecture and Design
- Arts
- Aviation
- Business and Economics
- Communications and Media
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Information Technology
- Mathematics and Data Science
- Psychology and Social Work
- Science
- Teaching and Education
Start Planning for 2026
The information on this page is for students starting in 2026. If you’re commencing in 2025, visit the dedicated Foundation Studies 2025 page or speak to a Boomerang advisor for updated details.