The University of Newcastle College of International Education is the official international college affiliated with the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. The College offers foundation, degree transfer, and other pathway programs that feed directly into University of Newcastle bachelor degrees. Students usually receive a packaged offer combining their Foundation Studies and future degree, and an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) for visa purposes upon acceptance.

 

Why Study Foundation Studies at Newcastle CIE?

• Guaranteed entry into University of Newcastle bachelor degrees upon successful completion (meeting required scores).
• Tailored subject streams aligned with your future degree (e.g., Business, Engineering, Health).
• Builds academic skills (e.g., essay writing, research, presentations) and English for university coursework.
• Supportive learning environment with small class sizes and student support services.
• Packaged offers include both foundation and degree, simplifying visa and enrolment processes.

 

Programme Structure

You will study a total of 8 courses — comprising foundational academic and discipline?linked electives.

Core Academic Courses

• English for Academic Purposes

• Introduction to Academic Communication

• IT for Academic Studies

• Australian Studies

 

Elective Courses (Choose 4 Based on Your Stream)

Business & Commerce

• Accounting

• Economics

• Legal Studies

• Introductory Mathematics

• Introduction to Media

• Media Production

• Legal Studies

• Introductory Mathematics

Engineering, Science & IT

• Computer Science

• Mathematics for Science & Engineering

• Chemistry

• Introductory Mathematics

• Media options

Health Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Human Biology

• Introductory Mathematics

 

Disciplines & Progression

Upon successful completion, students can progress to Year?1 of more than 130 bachelor degrees at the University of Newcastle across fields such as:

• Business, Management & Commerce
• Engineering, Science & IT
• Health Sciences
• Arts & Communication
• And many more academic pathways

 

Highlights & Support

• Packaged offers include both the pathway and your future degree, simplifying your study and visa process.
• Designed to bridge academic and English skills gaps between high school and university.
• Small class sizes and academic support to ease transition to university level study.
• Access to student services, orientation sessions, and study support.

 

Career Outcomes

While Foundation Studies is not a degree itself, it enables entry into university programs that lead to careers such as:

• Business analyst, accountant, marketing professional
• Engineer, data analyst, IT specialist
• Health professional roles
• Media, communications, arts industries

 

Visa Requirements

International students require an Australian Student Visa (Subclass?500) to study full?time. Key requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for both foundation and degree
• Evidence of sufficient funds (tuition + living costs)
• OSHC (health insurance)
• Valid passport and academic records

 

Latest Updates & Tips

• Intakes in February and September offer flexibility depending on degree start dates.
• Express Preparation Program (1 trimester) also exists as a shorter prep option — useful if you need academic readiness quickly before starting your degree.
• Foundation Studies in Medicine is a specialized pathway with additional selection steps, including interviews and assessments.