Program Overview

Introduction to Curtin University Programs

Curtin University offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. The university has several campuses, including locations in Australia, Colombo, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.

Curtin Dubai Foundation Program

The Curtin Dubai Foundation Program is a full-time pathway designed to support students as they transition into their undergraduate degree. This foundation program offers a unique learning experience for high school students seeking an internationally collaborative environment focused on critical thinking, research, academic writing, computer productivity, and mathematical foundations.

Foundation Program Details

• Location: Curtin Dubai campus
• Study method: On-campus
• Study mode: Full-time
• Intake: January, May, or September
• Duration: 2 trimesters, 8 months

Foundation Program Streams

The Curtin Dubai Foundation Program offers several specialized streams, including:

• Foundation in Business
• Foundation in Information Technology
• Foundation in Hard Sciences and Engineering
• Foundation in Design
• Foundation in Health Sciences

Admission Requirements

The minimum academic requirement for entry into the Foundation Program is successful completion of any of the following (or equivalent):

• Grade 11
• Five IGCSE/GCSE/O-levels with a grade of C or better Accepted English qualifications include:
• IGCSE/O-level English with a grade of C or higher
• SAT score of 1000, with no band less than 400
• IB English with a score of 4 English proficiency tests are also accepted, with specific requirements for different pathways.

Scholarships

Curtin Dubai provides tuition grants up to AED 10,000 to students enrolling in the Foundation Program.

Course Structure

The Foundation Program course structure varies by stream, with each stream offering a unique set of subjects and learning outcomes.

Business Stream

• Trimester 1: Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Computer Productivity, Mathematical Foundation I, Introduction to Management
• Trimester 2: Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Project Management

Information Technology Stream

• Trimester 1: Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Computer Productivity, Mathematics Foundations Intensive
• Trimester 2: Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to Programming, Mathematical Foundation III

Hard Sciences and Engineering Stream

• Trimester 1: Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Introduction to Programming, Mathematics Foundations Intensive
• Trimester 2: Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Physics, Mathematical Foundation III

Design Stream

• Trimester 1: Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Computer Productivity, Mathematical Foundations 1, Introduction to Management
• Trimester 2: Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Design Thinking

Health Sciences Stream

• Trimester 1: Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Computer Productivity, Mathematical Foundations 1, Introduction to Management
• Trimester 2: Advanced Critical Thinking, Research, and Writing, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Human Biology

Fees

The program fees for the Curtin Dubai Foundation Program vary depending on the stream and intake period.

• Curtin Dubai Foundation Program (Non-Engineering): AED 43,470 (Jan, Feb, May 2026), AED 52,500 (Sep 2026 or later)
• Curtin Dubai Foundation Program (Engineering): AED 54,338 (Jan, Feb, May 2026), AED 54,600 (Sep 2026 or later)

Scholarships and Bursaries

Curtin Dubai offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students in their studies.

Undergraduate Programs

Curtin University offers a range of undergraduate programs, including:

• Arts and Design
• Business and Management
• Engineering (Honours)
• Health Sciences
• IT and Computing

Postgraduate Programs

Curtin University offers a range of postgraduate programs, including:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals
• Master of Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Business Administration in International Business
• Master of Cyber Security
• Master of Engineering Management

Doctoral Programs

Curtin University offers a range of doctoral programs, including:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Teaching Areas

Curtin University has several teaching areas, including:

• Engineering
• IT & Computing
• Business & Management
• Health Sciences
• MBA - International Business
• Master Of Engineering Management

Campuses

Curtin University has several campuses, including locations in:

• Australia
• Colombo
• Dubai
• Malaysia
• Mauritius
• Singapore