Foundation Studies Program
Trinity College is one of the leading Foundation Studies programs in Australia, specifically designed to help international students transition into top university courses. The coursework you'll undertake as a student is engaging, challenging, and tailored towards your desired study pathway.
You'll benefit from our unique curriculum structure, completing two core subjects and three elective subjects from the 11 on offer. This academic program will develop your confidence and creativity, equipping you to express yourself and achieve your goals.
Dedication to academic excellence is one of the many reasons to study Foundation Studies at Trinity College. Our curriculum has a proven record of 30 years' experience and expertise in preparing students for success. That's why more than 1500 students come through this program every year, and go on to study at the University of Melbourne and other leading universities.
Intakes
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Foundation Studies students are:
- at least 16 years of age at the time of commencement
- high-achieving secondary students in their countries of origin
Bangladesh
- Completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with B in relevant subjects
India
- Completion of CBSE 11th Standard with 65%
- Completion of CBSE 12th Standard with 60%
Fast Track
- Completion of CBSE 11th Standard with 75%
- Completion of CBSE 12th Standard with 70%
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
35560 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A