International Foundation Programme (IFP)

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Duration

10 Months

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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.

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/-