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78 Best Foundation Programs in Canada

Across Canada, 10 universities offer 78 Foundation programs — most run 1 year. Courses from University of Trinity College, Université de Montréal and College of New Caledonia come first, because those universities rank highest.

53Foundation
SP St. Paul University logo
#97 in Canada Canada

Certificat en communications sociales

St. Paul University — Le certificat en communications sociales de l'Université Saint-Paul est un programme de formation de niveau fondamental qui aborde les théories et pratiques de la communi...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
55Foundation
SP St. Paul University logo
#97 in Canada Canada

Certificat en innovation sociale

St. Paul University — Le Certificat en innovation sociale offert par l'Université Saint-Paul est conçu pour fournir aux étudiants une compréhension approfondie des principes et des pratiques q...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
61Foundation
SP St. Paul University logo
#97 in Canada Canada

Certificat en théologie

St. Paul University — Le certificat en théologie de l'Université Saint-Paul est conçu pour offrir une base solide aux étudiants souhaitant explorer les questions théologiques et éthiques dans...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
63Foundation
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada

Academic and Career Entrance

Algonquin College — The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program at Algonquin College is designed to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in higher education a...

FoundationLevel
24 WeeksDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
65Foundation
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada

Accounting

Algonquin College — The Foundation in Accounting course at Algonquin College is designed to provide students with a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices....

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Accounting
67Foundation
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada

Applied Management

Algonquin College — The Applied Management Foundation course at Algonquin College provides students with a comprehensive introduction to key concepts and practices essential to successful ma...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
69Foundation
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada

Autism Studies

Algonquin College — The Foundation in Autism Studies program at Algonquin College is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to support individuals with autism spectru...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Part TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Trinity College) to #141 (Université de Montréal); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Trinity College is cited most (59,684,471 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Engineering (19), Social Sciences & Psychology (11), Media & Communication (7) and Education (7). The usual length is 1 year and 6 months or less. 79% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). College of the Rockies offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Foundation in Canada?

University of Trinity College (QS World #29), Université de Montréal (QS World #141) and College of New Caledonia (#51 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Foundation course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 6 months or less the next most common.

When do Foundation courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Foundation courses in Canada?

College of the Rockies, with 17, ahead of Algonquin College (14).

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