Foundation University

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   The short answer

   Foundation University is a public university in the Netherlands with undergraduate and postgraduate study options. It suits students who want a broad subject range and are checking a university with both bachelor's and master's degrees.

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   What you can study

   Foundation University offers 41 programmes across bachelor's and master's degree levels. Example programmes include Accounting and Finance, Acting for Screen, Stage and Future Media, Anthropology, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Biomedical Science, with some options that include a foundation year.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements for their chosen programme. The university website should be used to confirm required documents, deadlines, and any country-specific instructions before applying.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in the Netherlands will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan for those separately.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it on the official website for each programme. Before applying, check visa requirements, entry qualifications, document translation needs, and whether your chosen course has a foundation year option.

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   How it compares

   There are 49 universities in the Netherlands, so Foundation University sits in a fairly crowded national market. Its main differentiator is the mix of public status, 41 programmes, and study options spanning bachelor's and master's degrees, which gives applicants a broad choice without needing to look only at one level of study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.