About the Program

Most students will begin their journey at National University on the Foundation Program. The dedicated faculty team at our purpose-built Airport Heights Campus welcomes students and gives them the best possible preparation for their degree programs.

Most students will begin their journey at National University on the Foundation Program. The dedicated faculty team at our purpose-built Airport Heights Campus welcomes students and gives them the best possible preparation for their degree programs. On entering Foundation, students take a placement test to ensure that they start their studies at the appropriate level. Students passing Foundation Level 2 will have a minimum English language level equivalent to IELTS Band 5.

Available modes of study: Full Time [FT] and Special Part Time [SPT].

GFP Level Semester Starts Duration
Foundation F1 September 17weeks
Foundation F2 February 17 weeks
Foundation F3
(Medicine & Pharmacy and MLS Students only)
June 7 weeks

Why study this program?

The Foundation Program gives students the best possible start to their academic career in higher education and introduces them to university life. This includes a range of theoretical and practical aspects across the components and a range of extra-curricular activities including sports and clubs.

What will you study?

The comprehensive Foundation Program covers three key areas: Computing Skills, Mathematics, and English Language and Study Skills. All components are assessed through coursework and exams. Details of each component are as follows:

Courses Hours per week Syllabus
English Language & Study Skills 16 Reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, and study skills (including cooperative learning, time-management, and self-study strategies)
Mathematics 7 Algebraic and fractional expressions, linear equations, geometry, polynomials, trigonometry, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, statistics and probability.
Computing Skills 3 Computer fundamentals, file management, internet and email, Word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets.
English for Specific Purpose [ESP] 16 Demonstrate an understanding of intermediate level science texts in English, confidently use scientific terminologies in written  and spoken discourse; demonstrate an understating of chemistry in terms of its basic principles; demonstrate an understanding of anatomy & physiology and body systems in their basic scope.

Fee Structure

Fee Structure table for School of Foundation Studies
Programs Duration year Fee per credit hour Yearly Credit Hours Fee per year
Local Students (OMR) International Students (OMR) Local Students (OMR) International Students (OMR)
Foundation for Engineering 1 120 140 30 3,600 4,200
Foundation for IT 1 120 140 25 3,000 3,500
Foundation for CAT 1 120 140 30 3,600 4,200
Foundation – Medical Laboratory Sciences 1 120 140 35 4,200
4,900
Foundation for Medicine and
Health Sciences
1 140 160 35 4,900 5,600
Foundation for Pharmacy 1 140 160 35 4,900 5,600
Hostel fees
Duration Average Fee (OMR)
Monthly 75