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Foundation of Express Preparation Program

University of Newcastle College of International Education

  • Newcastle, Australia
  • 0.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Newcastle College of International Education campus

About the program

Twelve-week program for Year 12 graduates preparing for first-year Adelaide University study.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain central concepts in Express Preparation Program
  • Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
  • Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Further study (Adelaide University first-year bachelor's degrees)

Curriculum

  • One 12-week trimester (about 3.5 months) of academic preparation for Year 12 graduates
  • covering academic English and study skills aligned to the chosen Adelaide University degree. Progression depends on reaching the required score.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Year 12 or equivalent (country-specific lower averages than Foundation Studies)
  • English IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Year 12 or equivalent (country-specific, e.g. Australia Year 12 average 45% or ATAR 50; China Senior Middle 3 with 55%; India ISC/CBSE Year 12 with 52% across 4 academic subjects)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements for your country and the intake dates. Apply through the Applicant Portal or an authorised agent. A paper application form may also be accepted. Upload certified copies of transcripts
  2. qualifications and English translations. An interview
  3. Genuine Student form or financial documents may be requested. Accept the offer in the portal with passport details
  4. then pay fees through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and lodge the student visa in ImmiAccount. Receive the Welcome Guide and orientation details about four weeks before the start.

Other costs

Tuition per year$17,750 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit$47,460 AUD

Program details

CampusNewcastle City Campus (NUspace)
Faculty or schoolPathway Programs
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteCollege of International Education program scholarships range from 5% to 30% of programme tuition for eligible full-fee international students beginning in 2027. Awards are normally assessed automatically; amount depends on grades, nationality and programme, with progression conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.25 years.