Foundation Studies (1 years)

About the course

Foundation Studies is a pre-university pathway program designed to prepare international students for higher education at RMIT. You’ll build academic skills and knowledge needed for study in Australia, with structured support and on-campus learning in Melbourne. Successful completion can help you progress into a range of undergraduate programs, depending on your chosen pathway and results in this Foundation Studies course. The programme builds core academic English, study skills, and subject fundamentals for university degree entry.

Career outcome

Foundation Studies is a pathway program rather than a career qualification. On completion, students are typically prepared to apply for and transition into undergraduate study at RMIT, supported by stronger academic writing, research, numeracy and study skills. Outcomes focus on progression to bachelor-level programs and improved readiness for tertiary learning in an Australian university environment through this Foundation Studies program. Supporting progression into undergraduate degree programmes in the chosen discipline.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)