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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.

1Foundation
CU Collège Universel Gatineau logo
Canada

Création médiatique et journalisme

Collège Universel Gatineau — Création médiatique et journalisme is a DEC pre-university programme in arts, letters and communications. Students study areas connected to media and journalism, includin...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Media & Communication
3Foundation
CU Collège Universel Gatineau logo
Canada

Sciences de la nature

Collège Universel Gatineau — Sciences de la nature is a DEC préuniversitaire programme inspired by biology, physics, and chemistry. Students study courses such as Algèbre linéaire, Probabilité et sta...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
4Foundation
CU Collège Universel Gatineau logo
Canada

Sciences humaines

Collège Universel Gatineau — The Collège Universel Gatineau DEC Pré-Uni program Sciences humaines is designed to develop critical thinking and analysis in situations that involve social, political, l...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
6Foundation
CU Collège Universel Gatineau logo
Canada

Techniques de l’informatique

Collège Universel Gatineau — Collège Universel Gatineau offers a DEC in Techniques de l’informatique. Students study programming, web development, database management, network configuration, and cybe...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
8Foundation
CU Collège Universel Gatineau logo
Canada

Techniques de travail social

Collège Universel Gatineau — Formation DEC en Techniques de Travail Social from Collège Universel Gatineau. Students study social work through courses such as Le travail social, Relation d'aide et sa...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Social Sciences & Psychology
13Foundation
UT University of Trinity College logo
QS World #29 #4 in Canada Canada

Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program

University of Trinity College — The Margaret MacMillan Trinity One Program is a unique foundation year designed for students aiming to expand their academic horizons while integrating into the vibrant c...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
17Foundation
CN College of New Caledonia logo
#51 in Canada Canada

Carpenter

College of New Caledonia — The Foundation Carpentry course at the College of New Caledonia is designed for students looking to gain essential skills and knowledge in the carpentry trade. The progra...

FoundationLevel
6 months or lessDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
18Foundation
CN College of New Caledonia logo
#51 in Canada Canada

Carpenter Foundation

College of New Caledonia — The Carpenter Foundation course at the College of New Caledonia provides a robust introduction to the essential skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in carpentr...

FoundationLevel
6 months or lessDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
20Foundation
CN College of New Caledonia logo
#51 in Canada Canada

Welder Foundation

College of New Caledonia — The Welder Foundation course at the College of New Caledonia is designed to provide students with essential welding skills and knowledge that are critical in various indu...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
22Foundation
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

Automotive Service Technician

College of the Rockies — Course OverviewThe Foundation Automotive Service Technician course at the College of the Rockies offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of automotive techn...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
23Foundation
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

Automotive Service Technician

College of the Rockies — Automotive Service Technician at College of the Rockies prepares you to inspect, diagnose, repair, and service systems in vehicles such as cars, buses, motorcycles, and l...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
24Foundation
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

Carpenter

College of the Rockies — Course OverviewThe Carpenter Foundation course at the College of the Rockies provides aspiring carpenters with a comprehensive introduction to the trade. This curriculum...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment

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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 (60,070,457 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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