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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi/Programmes/Foundation Year in Sciences

Foundation Year in Sciences

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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 (common)

  • Precalculus 1 (MATH-001)
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra (MATH-009)
  • Measurement and Uncertainty (PHYS-014)
  • Introduction to Algorithms (MATH-011)
  • Methodology (PHYS-012)

Semester 2 (Mathematics track)

  • Elements of Calculus (MATH-002)
  • Discrete Mathematics (MATH-006)
  • Active Science (MATH-008)
  • Introduction to Geometric Optics (PHYS-015)

Semester 2 (Physics track)

  • Elements of Calculus (MATH-002)
  • Mathematics for Physics (PHYS-007)
  • Active Science (PHYS-006)
  • Electrokinetics (PHYS-008)
  • Introduction to Geometric Optics (PHYS-015)

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school diploma with a strong record in mathematics and science subjects.
English: IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL 530 (iBT 71), or MoE 80% in English; English-medium curricula are exempt.

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

Qualification

Foundation

Subject Area

Foundation

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 71,700/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.

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