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Foundation of Program
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
One-year on-campus pre-university program preparing students for first-year degree entry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational study skills and subject knowledge related to Foundation Program
- Including academic communication
- Critical thinking and preparation for further study.
Career outcomes
- Progression to a Murdoch Dubai undergraduate degree
Curriculum
- Eight units over three trimesters: four core units (academic communication
- Essential mathematics
- Information technology
- Academic writing and research) plus four electives from management
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Project management
- Mathematics and intercultural studies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 11 completion with passes (Australia: 4 passes)
- Country-specific minimum grades listed on the Academic Entry Requirements page.. Entry grade detail: Year 11 completion with 4 passes (Australia)
- Country-specific (e.g. GCE O level 3 D grades or 4 E grades
- GSSC average 50%).
Accepted academic background
Year 11 / lower secondary completion, Country-specific minimum grades listed on the academic entry requirements page.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 46
- PTE Academic 45
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the course's academic and English entry requirements and the intake rounds (January
- May
- September). Submit your application through the university's admissions process or an authorised agent. Provide official transcripts (with English translation if needed)
- English test results if applicable
- A passport copy and a visa copy (UAE residents). Receive a conditional or unconditional Letter of Offer. Pay the first-trimester fees (which may include visa fees
- Medical insurance and a cautionary deposit)
- Sign the acceptance section and email it to [email protected]. Receive confirmation and the documents for the UAE student visa process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | 47,820 AED |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 100 AED |
| Deposit | 100 AED |
Program details
| Campus | Dubai Knowledge Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Foundation |
| Department | Foundation Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is 47,820 AED per year. The application fee is 100 AED. The deposit is 100 AED. The estimated living cost is 66,000 AED.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, PTE Academic 45, Duolingo 100.

