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5 Best Foundation Programs in the United Arab Emirates

There are 5 Foundation programs in the United Arab Emirates, spread across 3 universities; the most common length is 1 year. The list starts with courses at Khalifa University, University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

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UW University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus logo
#18 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

International Foundation Year

University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus — The International Foundation Year at the University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus provides students with a robust pathway to higher education. This course is specially des...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
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PU Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi logo
#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Foundation Programme in Intensive French

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — Course OverviewThe Foundation Programme in Intensive French at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is meticulously designed for students who wish to acquire proficiency i...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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PU Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi logo
#22 in United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

Foundation Year in Sciences

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi — The Foundation Year in Sciences at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is designed to provide students with a robust academic base before entering higher education in sci...

FoundationLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Khalifa University at #230 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Khalifa University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,109,587 citations and an h-index of 285.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Languages & Linguistics (1), Science (1), Education (1) and Medicine & Health Sciences (1). The usual length is 1 year. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Arab Emirates for Foundation?

Khalifa University (QS World #230), University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (#18 in United Arab Emirates) and Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (#22 in United Arab Emirates) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Foundation course take in the United Arab Emirates?

Most listed courses run 1 year.

When do Foundation courses start in the United Arab Emirates?

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 the United Arab Emirates?

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, with 3, ahead of University of Wollongong - Dubai Campus (1).

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