Foundation Studies Certificate

The University of Auckland’s Foundation Studies Certificate (Level 3) prepares you to enter an undergraduate degree at the University of Auckland. This programme offers university preparation for international students who need additional English language and academic support to progress to study at the University of Auckland. You can choose from two programme lengths depending on your academic grades and English language level:

• Standard
• Intensive 

This programme is delivered by Taylors College on behalf of the University of Auckland, and taught on the Taylors College campus.

What you will study
During the Foundation Studies Certificate programme, you will study English language and four elective subjects to prepare you for your undergraduate degree. Both the standard and intensive length programme offer the same subject options and you will study core and elective subjects. You will also develop important study skills and employability skills. 

Core subject
English for Academic Purposes

Elective subjects
You will choose four of the following elective subjects based on your progression degree at the University of Auckland.

• Accounting
• Art*
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Classical Studies
• Economics
• Geography
• Information Technology
• Mathematics with Statistics
• Mathematics with Calculus
• Physics