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UNSW College Foundation Studies
at Westminster College Bangkok

Westminster College is an approved provider, licensed by UNSW College to delivery UNSW Foundation Studies in Thailand

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UNSW College Foundation Studies

This Foundation Studies program is your supportive pathway to study in Australia.  It also offers a pathway for direct application to any Australian university, including the Go8.

Be degree-ready: do you want to study a degree in Architecture, Business, Cyber Security, Medicine, Quantum engineering, or any of the hundreds of other professional pathways? The content you study in the Foundation Studies program has been developed in consultation with the UNSW faculties so you will be prepared for your degree.

You will enjoy a personalised learning experience with individual support from dedicated and experienced teachers. Regular feedback and ongoing assessments will keep you moving forward in developing both your academic

Progression

undergraduate degree in all Australian University including Go8 university

Weekly class time

Approximately 24 hours

Awarding body

UNSW College

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UNSW Sydney Ranked 19th Worldwide

QS World University Rankings, 2025.

UNSW Sydney Ranked 3rd in Australia

QS World University Rankings, 2025.

Most Employable Graduates

AFR Top 100 Future leaders Award.

Leading Innovation

#1 Australian university attended by start-up founders.

Direct Offer

a pathway for direct application to any Australian university, including the Go8.

UNSW Foundation

Your Progression Options

Your future at UNSW. Once you successfully complete your Foundation Studies program, meeting the grade point average (GPA) and English requirements, you will progress to First Year at UNSW Sydney to study any UNSW bachelor’s degree or GO8 universities. For more information on specific entry requirements for your chosen UNSW Foundation Studies, see Entry requirement section.

Group of Eight - Australia

Group of eight australia university (UNSW Foundation)
  • UNSW Sydney
  • The university of Melbourne
  • The university of Sydney
  • Australian National University
  • Monash University
  • The university of Queensland
  • The university of Western Australia
  • The university of Adelaide

UK Universities (Accepting the UNSW Foundation)

  • University of Leeds
  • University of York

Who is this program for?

The Standard Foundation Program has been designed specifically for international students who have strong results in Year 11 or 12, but have not met the entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate degree.

As a pre-university program, you can select the stream that best aligns with your chosen degree, so your learning is more tailored. You’ll also be supported to improve your English, critical thinking and presentation skills, participating in lectures and tutorials that will prepare you for university.

Why study at UNSW College?

  • Flexible entry points

If you’ve just missed out on entry or need help to meet English and academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree, our range of Foundation Studies programs is for you. They are tailored to different abilities and move at a pace that works for you – with the right support and flexibility to reach your study and career goals faster.

  • Be degree-ready

Do you want to study a degree in Architecture, Business, Cyber Security, Medicine, Quantum Engineering or any of our hundreds of other professional pathways? The content you study in our Foundation Studies program has been developed in consultation with the UNSW faculties so you will be prepared for your degree.

  • A supportive pathway

You will enjoy a personalized learning experience with individual support from dedicated and experienced teachers. Regular feedback and ongoing assessments will keep you moving forward. Prepare to challenge yourself, get ready for life at UNSW and make lasting friendships along the way.

Standard Foundation Program is a pre-university program that prepares you for undergraduate study at UNSW. It is offered on campus in Sydney and at some International Centres. You will improve your English language and academic skills, while the stream you choose will prepare you specifically for your chosen degree. The added support you’ll receive in the Foundation Studies program will give you the skills to be prepared for your next step as an undergraduate student at UNSW Sydney. 

This program is open to students with the following educational record or qualifications.

  • Completion of Year 11 of high school (completion of Year 12 not required) or equivalent
  • Mathayom 5
  • IGCSE
  • AS
  • Equivalent qualifications of 1-3 above
  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or direct admission test
  • For Commerce or Actuarial Studies Stream required IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*

Academic calendars

Intakes
– March 2025
– October 2025

  • Arts & Social Sciences, Design & Architecture, Life Science not available for intakes that progress into Term 2 at UNSW Sydney

  • Students wishing to undertake a Faculty of Science degree can typically undertake the Physical Science Stream instead of the Life Science Stream (for some programs Commerce or Commerce/Actuarial are the preferred Streams), and

  • Students wishing to undertake a Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture degree can typically undertake the Commerce stream instead of the Arts & Social Sciences or Design & Architecture Streams (for some programs Physical Science is the preferred Stream).

Standard Foundation Program fees 795,000฿ – 2025 tuition fees

Note: The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course. Fees are reviewed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed, so it’s important to remember that indicative tuition fees shown above are not guaranteed. Any update to fees is effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are for tuition only – other fees and charges are not included.

Fees Payment:
Deposit 100,000 THB (Non-refundable)
Tuition Fees: Total fees deduct deposit to be paid before programme start date
Tuition fees are non-refundable once the class start date has passed

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Study Stream

What is Study Stream?

A stream is the area of study that will help you prepare for the UNSW bachelor’s degree you want to complete. If you’re planning to study a Foundation Studies program or a Transition Program, you will need to choose the stream which aligns to your preferred degree.  

Standard Foundation Program is a pre-university program that prepares you for undergraduate study at UNSW. It is offered on campus in Sydney and at some International Centres. You will improve your English language and academic skills, while the stream you choose will prepare you specifically for your chosen degree. The added support you’ll receive in the Foundation Studies program will give you the skills to be prepared for your next step as an undergraduate student at UNSW Sydney. 

Explore big ideas and critical social issues. The Arts & Social Sciences stream is designed for students planning on studying a degree within the UNSW Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. This stream can lead you to a range of degrees including International Studies, Languages, Media, Education, Arts, Social Work, Criminology, Social Science, Music, Humanities and more.

    The courses you may be studying in your Foundation Studies program:
  • Academic English Humanities
  • Computing for Business
  • Culture for Communication
  • International Issue and Perspectives
  • Management
  • Essentials for Mathematics

Make it your business to be the best. The Commerce stream is designed for students planning on studying a degree in Business, Accounting, Economics and Arts. The Actuarial Studies stream is for students with higher mathematical ability and intending to progress to a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies.

    The courses you may be studying in your Foundation Studies program:
  • Academic English Humanities
  • Accounting
  • Business Law
  • Computing for Business
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Mathematics for Commerce
  • Mathematics for Science

Create a world the way you see it. The Design & Architecture stream is designed for students planning on studying a degree within the UNSW Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. This stream can lead you to a range of degrees including Architectural Studies, Interior or Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Design, Art Theory, Fine Arts, Planning, Construction Management and more. 

    The courses you may be studying in your Foundation Studies program:
  • Academic English
  • Computing for Design
  • Culture and Communication
  • Design
  • Essentials of Mathematics

Feed your curiosity and change the world. Offering two paths, the Physical Science stream is designed for students wishing to undertake an Engineering or Science degree, while the Life Science stream is designed for people wanting to progress to a Biological or Health Science degree. This stream is for students with a higher mathematical ability and can take you to a broad range of degrees, including Engineering, Aviation, Medical Science, Health & Exercise Science, Psychology and more.

    • The courses you may be studying in your Foundation Studies program:
  • Academic English
  • Computing for Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics for Science
  • Physics

Westminster College Bangkok partnership with UNSW College

Westminster College Bangkok partnership with UNSW College

Westminster College Bangkok proudly announces an exciting partnership with University of New South Wales (UNSW) College to deliver the UNSW Foundation Program in Thailand. This collaboration marks a significant step in providing quality educational opportunities and pathways for students in the region.  Read more here >>>Westminster College Bangkok partnership with UNSW College

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