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GBSB Global Business School - Online programs
Foundation Program in Business
- Spain Online, Spain
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
Distance Learning
English
A comprehensive 9-month program at GBSB Global Business School, designed to enhance your English proficiency and prepare you for university studies in Europe, with flexible learning options in Barcelona, Malta, and online. Study at a top business school ranked by QS, Forbes, Financial Magazine, and many others. Choose a state-accredited institution with affordable prices. Students can choose to study the full program or select separate courses from the program.


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GBSB Global Business School
Foundation Program in Business
- Barcelona, Spain
- Birkirkara, Malta
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
A comprehensive 9-month program at GBSB Global Business School, designed to enhance your English proficiency and prepare you for university studies in Europe, with flexible learning options in Barcelona, Malta, and online. Study at a top business school ranked by QS, Forbes, Financial Magazine, and many others. Choose a state-accredited institution with affordable prices. Students can choose to study the full program or select separate courses from the program.


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Link Campus University
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Foundation Year for Engineering
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English, Italian
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Start your journey toward an Engineering degree with a dynamic Foundation Year designed for international students. Strengthen your preparation through courses in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Applied Sciences, while developing critical thinking. Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in engineering studies and future innovation.


Kingston University
Foundation Year in Business
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Set yourself up for success. This Foundation Year in Business at Kingston College will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your studies to degree level. Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll develop your professional skills and get to grips with numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law.


Link Campus University
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Foundation Year Economics
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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Kickstart your global future with our Foundation Year in Economics, crafted for international students looking to join undergraduate degrees in business, economics, and management. In a welcoming and supportive setting, you'll bridge your background to Italian university standards through hands-on modules in Italian language, Social Sciences and Mathematics. Build real skills and confidence to hit the ground running!
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Global Banking School, Malta
Foundation Degree - Business Management and Study Skills
- Saint Julian's, Malta
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
12 months
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Foundation Degree in Business Management and Study Skills provides an academic and professional foundation to students in essential and contemporary areas related to business and management, together with the essential study skills needed to succeed in higher education.


Italian Academy
International Foundation in Business and Economics
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
An International Foundation in Business and Economics is typically a preparatory program designed to help international students gain the necessary academic and language skills to succeed in undergraduate business and economics programs at universities, including Italian universities.


NCUK
International Foundation Year in Business
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Dublin, Ireland
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Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
6 months
On-Campus
English
NCUK International Foundation Year will give you specialist English language, study, and cultural skills that are an essential part of your degree course. This unique combination will help you to get into the University of your choice and get on with your future career.


Kühne Logistics University
Preparation Program - Foundation Year for BSc Business Administration
- Hamburg, Germany
Foundation Year
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
KLU’s Business Foundations Program (Studienkolleg) is the perfect starting point for international students transitioning to European education models and preparing for a Bachelor’s degree in business and management. This one-year program not only bridges educational gaps but also integrates students into KLU’s vibrant community from day one. Upon completing the program and passing the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung), students seamlessly transition into the second year of KLU’s Bachelor program. Along the way, participants gain academic preparation, cultural immersion, and valuable career insights, ensuring a smooth transition to university life in Germany and setting the foundation for a successful global career.


Cardiff University Kazakhstan
Foundation Year Program
- Astana, Kazakhstan
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Russian
The Foundation Year is designed to provide students with the academic knowledge, English language competencies, and study skills needed to progress into degree-level studies. All Foundation Years include an Academic Skills module to give you a solid base in preparation for specialised modules.


NCUK
International Year One in Business Management
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Foundation Year
1 year
On-Campus
English
The International Year One in Business Management is a first-year undergraduate equivalent Program that builds students' knowledge and skills in the Business field. You will also study our integrated English for Academic Purposes module which is accepted in lieu of IELTS and will help you improve your English language skills.


Link Campus University
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Foundation Year for Healthcare
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English, Italian
Fast-track counseling
Begin your journey toward a degree in Medicine with a specialized Foundation Year. Develop a strong background in Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry, strengthen your critical thinking skills, and prepare effectively for the IMAT and other medical admission tests while studying in a supportive and internationally oriented academic environment.


NCUK
International Foundation Year in Engineering
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Budapest, Hungary
- + 58 more
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
6 months
On-Campus
English
NCUK International Foundation Year will give you specialist English language, study, and cultural skills that are an essential part of your degree course. This unique combination will help you to get into the University of your choice and get on with your future career.


ERC Institute
Foundation Certificate in Business Management
- Singapore, Singapore
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
6 months
On-Campus
English
The purpose of offering this programme is to provide students strong foundation in English and Business before embarking on higher learning programme course. This course is designed to offer critical fundamental knowledge in business studies and also aims to equip students with the right perspective into using English in business environment. Our key objective is to allow students to apply entry to various Universities around the world.


VATEL Bordeaux - International Business School - Hotel, Tourism, Wine & Spirits Management
Foundation Year to Prepare for the MBA
- Bordeaux, France
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, French
This is a one‑year intensive pathway designed for students entering with prior higher‑education experience. It allows them to acquire Vatel’s academic methodology and complete the required professional internship. After completing the Foundation Year students continue directly into our MBA programme.


Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Foundation Year
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus, Blended
English, Italian
Italy: synonym of wonder, especially for the new generations who live abroad and who wish to enter into contact with the culture and the educational system that the Beautiful Country is able to offer. The scenario assumed by RUFA to contact students attracted by Made in Italy, starts from this assumption not intended only as a sign of distinction and style, but also as a qualitative approach to life.


Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Advanced Degree Entry (Foundation) Programme in Management + Year 1: Management
Foundation Year
Full time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
Our Advanced Degree Entry Programme (ADEP) provides you with a fantastic opportunity to progress to a degree in one semester. With the guidance of our dedicated teachers, this foundation programme will bridge the gap between your school qualifications and the demands of a university. The ADEP will help you to develop your subject knowledge whilst providing a firm foundation in IT, research and writing skills and academic English as well as allowing you to become familiar with our assessment and examination techniques.
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Learn more about Business and Management Foundation Year programs
Foundation Year programs in Business and Management give you a structured entry point into the discipline, covering core areas like economics, organizational behavior, and introductory accounting. You'll develop the analytical and communication skills that undergraduate study expects you to bring from day one.
The learning environment fosters intellectual curiosity and the kind of independent thinking that defines strong business practice. Through applied coursework, you'll examine how markets function, how organizations are structured, and how decisions get made at every level of a company. Modules in data interpretation and business writing help you articulate ideas clearly and support arguments with evidence.
By the end of the year, you'll be ready to progress into a full Business and Management degree with confidence in both theory and practical reasoning. That foundation feeds naturally into undergraduate pathways in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or operations. Many who take this route go on to roles in consulting, commercial management, or the public sector, giving you a broad range of directions to explore as your studies develop.