Your Gateway to European Bachelor’s Degrees in English
International Foundation Programme (IFP) offered by the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in collaboration with Gulf Medical University.
International Foundation Programme (IFP)
Embark on a tailored, ten months academic foundation designed to open doors to top-tier English-taught Bachelor’s programs across leading universities in Austria and Germany.
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) offered in the UAE is ideal for students who have completed 12 years of schooling and wish to pursue high-quality, industry-relevant degrees in Europe.
- Direct entry into European universities after just 1 year of study in the UAE
- Focused preparation in science, business, engineering, computing, and biotechnology
- A seamless path for international students to transition into top-ranked public universities in Austria and Germany.
- Taught in English with an optional German language pathway for selected programs
- Over 20 undergraduate programs available through partner universities
Partner Universities in Austria & Germany
Students who complete the IFP successfully can apply to a range of Bachelor’s programs at:
- University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
- University of Applied Sciences Krems
- University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten
- Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Germany)
These universities offer degrees in fields like:
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Global Sales and Marketing
- Electrical and Energy Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence Solutions
- Tourism & Health Informatics
- Creative Computing & Innovation Management
- …and more!
- Duration: 10 months (2 Semesters)
- Medium of Instruction: English
- Includes core academic modules and university readiness support
- German language module for students interested in German-taught programs
Progression to Degrees in Europe
Graduates from the IFP are eligible for direct admission to Bachelor’s programs in Austria and Germany, including:
- Business Administration, Informatics, Creative Computing
- Tourism and Leisure Management, Applied Chemistry
- Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Engineering, Medical Biotechnology
Some programs offer dual-degree options or international internships (e.g., with Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland).
Entry Requirements
- Completion of 12 years of schooling with passing grades
Foundation Year Fees – Austria Track
| Description | Amount in AED |
| Tuition Fee for International Foundation Program – Austria | 47,250/- |
| Discount @ 20% | 9,450/- |
| Total Fees After Discount | 37,800/- |