Standard Plus Foundation Program
Generic programmes and qualifications
A Foundation Studies program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. The 12-month Standard Plus Foundation Program covers the same material as Standard, with a few extra subjects that suit your stream, such as Business Studies and Critical Skills and Collaboration. This program gives you more time to build your knowledge, skills and confidence before starting university.
Official- Duration
- 11 months
- Qualification
- Non AQF Award
- Campus
- Kensington
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 019277D
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Course overview
A Foundation Studies program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. The 12-month Standard Plus Foundation Program covers the same material as Standard, with a few extra subjects that suit your stream, such as Business Studies and Critical Skills and Collaboration. This program gives you more time to build your knowledge, skills and confidence before starting university.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
HSC (Pakistan)
605
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Year 11 Completion
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $50,894per year | International students |
Where it is taught
The University of New South Wales
PrimaryHigh St, Includes the Randwick campus at, 22/32 King St, Randwick NSW 2031, Kensington, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Standard Plus Foundation Programunswcollege.edu.au
- UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.au
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