Foundation Year in Sciences
About This Programme
A one-year English-taught science foundation year with Mathematics and Physics tracks, bridging school and university-level study.
Course Highlights
- English-taught bridge from school to university-level science.
- Two tracks: Mathematics or Physics.
- Builds foundations in calculus, linear algebra, algorithms and physics.
- Direct pathway to the Bachelor in Mathematics (Data Science for AI) or Bachelor in Physics.
What You'll Study
An English-taught foundation year that strengthens mathematics, physics and computer-science fundamentals. Students follow a Mathematics track or a Physics track and are assessed by coefficients (60 across the year), preparing them for the Bachelor in Mathematics or Bachelor in Physics.
Semester 1 (identical for the Mathematics and Physics tracks)
- MATH-001Precalculus 1
- MATH-009Introduction to Linear Algebra
- PHYS-014Measurement and Uncertainty
- MATH-011Introduction to Algorithms
- PHYS-012Methodology
- SCEN-101Languages
Semester 2 - Mathematics track
- MATH-002Elements of Calculus
- MATH-006Discrete Mathematics
- MATH-008Active Science
- PHYS-015Introduction to Geometric Optics
- SCEN-101Languages
Semester 2 - Physics track
- MATH-002Elements of Calculus
- MATH-007 (PHYS-007 in the syllabus)Mathematics for Physics
- MATH-006 (PHYS-006 in the syllabus)Active Science
- PHYS-008Electrokinetics
- PHYS-015Introduction to Geometric Optics
- SCEN-101Languages
Entry Requirements
A SUAD admission test may apply.
Careers
Prepares students for SUAD science and engineering Licence degrees.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
A preparatory (non-degree) programme delivered by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi; feeds into CAA-accredited Licence degrees awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Programme Details
Award
Foundation Year (Sciences)
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
A science-stream secondary diploma; IELTS 5.5
Duration
1 year · 60 coefficients
Qualification
Foundation
Subject Area
Foundation
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 71,700 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.