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Luiss Guido Carli
Foundation Programme on Social Sciences
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Part time
2 semesters
Blended
English
A two-semester preparatory programme for students with less than 12 years of schooling, enabling them to meet university entry requirements in Italy. It awards 60 Foundation Credits and blends online and on-campus learning. The curriculum covers economics, law, socio-political studies, computational thinking, English, and Italian, along with soft skills training in coding, negotiation, and public speaking. The programme includes continuous assessment and, upon completion, allows students to apply for admission to Luiss.


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University of Parma
Foundation Year
- Parma, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Blended
Italian
The Foundation Year is a full immersion preparatory program for international students wishing to enroll at the University of Parma or any Italian University or a Music Conservatory. It is organized in collaboration with A. Boito Music Conservatory in Parma.


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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.


Accademia del Lusso
Foundation Year
- Milan, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English, Italian
The Foundation Year at Accademia del Lusso Milan is aimed at those who want to study a bachelor’s degree in Italy but who do not meet the minimum schooling requirement of 12 years. At the end of the foundation year, as long as you meet all of the entry requirements, you will be able to go on to study a bachelor’s degree at Accademia del Lusso or other receiving institutions.


Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici di Pisa
Foundation Year in Italian Language and Academic Preparation
- Pisa, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
14 weeks
Blended
Italian, English
The Foundation Year at SSML Pisa is a preparatory program specifically designed for international students who wish to enroll in our flagship undergraduate program — the Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistic Mediation (Class L-12) — but need to strengthen their Italian language skills before admission.
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University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Foundation Course in Sciences (FCS)
- Pisa, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English, Italian
The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a Foundation Course in Science prepares students interested in studying a degree program in Medicine, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, and Physics.


University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Foundation Course in Humanities (FCH)
- Pisa, Italy
- Baratti, Italy
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Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English, Italian
The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a certificate of knowledge of the English language at a B2 level is required.


Edmonds College
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Foundation in International Studies
- Lynnwood, USA
Foundation Year
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
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Students who take coursework offered by the International Studies department develop abilities to critically analyze and understand global issues and cultural identities. International Studies offers college transfer courses in the humanities and social sciences.


EDULINK INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE NAIROBI
International Foundation Programme
- Nairobi, Kenya
Foundation Year
Full time
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The International Foundation Programme is a year-long academic course that is suitable for students who are, as yet, unable to meet the entry requirements for either our or other international undergraduate degree programmes. Successful completion of the International Foundation Programme will enable students to continue their studies within their chosen degree pathway. Key skills in communication, group and individual study, and business practice learned throughout the year will enable students to successfully apply for and complete a degree programme.


AAS College
Art and Design Foundation Course
- Thessaloniki, Greece
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Blended, On-Campus
English
If you want to study a Design program but you have not completed 12 years in secondary education or you cannot provide a Design portfolio, this course is ideal for you. Successful completion of it is a guarantee to get admission in year 1 of Bachelor in Design area programs.
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A foundation year will prepare students to complete their more advanced degree curriculum. With required courses, students get a good idea of what life will be like when they are accepted into their degree program and begin to pursue their dreams.