University of Canberra International Foundation Studies (100CC.1)

About the course

The University of Canberra International Foundation Studies program is a one-year pathway designed for international students to progress into first-year undergraduate study. Delivered on campus at UC College (Bruce, ACT), it helps you build academic skills, study confidence and foundational knowledge aligned to university expectations. This is a Foundation Studies pathway within a university preparation context. The programme builds core academic English, study skills, and subject fundamentals for university degree entry.

Career outcome

This program is designed as a pathway rather than a direct career qualification, supporting progression to UC undergraduate degrees. Graduates typically move into bachelor-level study and then pursue careers aligned to their chosen destination degree across areas such as business, IT, communications, health or design. It is a Foundation Studies preparation program for further tertiary study. Supporting progression into undergraduate degree programmes in the chosen discipline.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)