Overview
The Foundation Program is created to prepare you for entry into the undergraduate program of your choice.
The program is designed to help you learn the academic skills required to succeed at university and provide you with opportunities to enhance your language, research, maths, and IT skills along with subject knowledge and content.
Progression
- Students who successfully complete the foundation program, can progress directly to their related undergraduate degree.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Students will be required to complete 8 units to graduate from the Foundation program, including the following four core units:
- FDN022 – Advanced Academic Communication Skills
- FDN020 – Essential Mathematics
- FDN024 – Information Technology
- FDN025 – Advanced Academic Writing and Research
Also, students will select 4 units of the following specified elective options:
- FDN013 – Management
- FDN014 – Marketing
- FDN016 – Accounting
- FDN017 – Introduction to Project Management
- FDN018 – Mathematics I
- FDN023 – Intercultural Studies
Please refer to the Murdoch University Dubai website for the most up-to-date course structure and unit information, as course requirements may be subject to change.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Intake Dates: January, May and September
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
General Studies View 3 other preparation in General Studies in United Arab EmiratesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Academic entry requirements vary depending on the applicant's country of study and secondary school curriculum. Please refer to the country-specific entry requirements on our website for detailed admission criteria: https://www.murdochuniversitydubai.com/apply/academic-entry-requirements-2026/
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents46880 AED / year≈ 46880 AED / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents46880 AED / year≈ 46880 AED / year
Living costs
Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
We offer a 50% scholarship for our Foundation Program.
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