how to achieve entry into a university in australia
Is your dream to study at a university in Australia and complete a degree that helps you achieve your career goal?
Do you need to improve your subject knowledge so that you can meet university entry requirements?
The Western Australian Universities’ Foundation Program at Canning College can help you take the next step by preparing you for entry into university in Australia.
Students who join the WA Universities’ Foundation Program in April 2022, will complete it in December and be ready to enter university in 2023.
Designed specifically for international students, the WA Universities’ Foundation Program will prepare you for entry into a variety of degree courses at many universities.
Online or on campus
If you are unable to travel to Perth, you do not have to delay your studies. You can start the WA Universities’ Foundation Program using our live and interactive online learning system. When travel resumes, you can complete your study experience with us in Perth, Western Australia.
Our online system was launched in 2020 and has already helped students enter top Australian universities, such as The University of Western Australia, University of Melbourne and University of Queensland.
The strength of our relationship with Western Australian universities’ also makes Canning College a great choice for students looking to study at Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and the University of Notre Dame Australia.
Whether your goal is business, law, physiotherapy, engineering, arts, nursing or another area of study, the WA Universities’ Foundation Program provides you with the preparation and academic credentials to achieve your aim of entry into an Australian university.
What you get from us
Unlike many other Foundation Programs, the WA Universities’ Foundation Program is an academic program that prepares students for tertiary studies at many universities. This means you will improve your skills and knowledge in many subject areas, including English, as you achieve entry into a leading university.
In 2021, 84% of Canning College’s WA Universities’ Foundation Program students achieved the minimum standard for entry into an Australian university. These students recently started university courses in a wide range of areas including, Medical Radiation, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Animal Science and Nursing.
Care and support to make it easier
As a Western Australian State Government College focused exclusively on the education of international students, you can be assured of our commitment to your education. And our expert staff will provide care and support to help you get the most out of your entire experience.
Many students choose to remain in Perth after the completion of their tertiary studies and continue to enjoy the safe, friendly and relaxed environment. With the strongest projected economic growth in Australia, the state of Western Australia is also a great place to pursue employment opportunities in a range of industries including mining, health care, construction, scientific services and finance.
Our city has a rich multicultural population, with 32% of people born in 190 overseas countries.
What you need
Students who have completed the equivalent of Year 11 (see table below) in their home country and have achieved an English standard equivalent to IELTS of 5.5 are eligible to enrol in this program.
The minimum entry requirements for all our programs can be viewed here.
If you haven’t met this academic standard, you can enrol in a Canning College Bridging Program that will prepare you for the WA Universities’ Foundation Program. You may also like to consider enrolling in the Certificate IV in University Access Program, which can be completed in just six months and leads directly into some university courses. The Certificate IV is also a pathway into our Diploma of Commerce, which is equivalent to first year university studies.
Country | Foundation Program entry requirements |
|---|---|
Hong Kong | Average 50% or higher in relevant academic subjects in Form 5 |
Indonesia | SMA2/Year 11, average 7.0 |
Kenya | KCSE or O Levels with C grade average |
Malaysia | SPM with minimum 4 C grades in academic subjects. Sen Middle 2 with C grade average. |
Philippines | Year 11 with minimum grade average of 75% |
Singapore | 4 C grades at O Level; N Levels also considered |
Vietnam | Year 11 with minimum GPA 6.5 |
Zambia | ECZ or O Levels with C grade average |
Zimbabwe | 4 C grades at O Level/ZimSec |
Choose your university in Australia
You can take a big step towards achieving your university and career goals by joining the WA Universities’ Foundation Program in April 2022. You may also be eligible for an academic scholarship.
Contact our team at canning.col.info@education.wa.edu.au, speak to one of our approved education agents or start your application using the APPLY NOW button below.
WA Universities’ Foundation Program CRICOS Course Code: 076495K