Foundation (UTP Stage I)

Foundation (UTP Stage I) at TMUIC is designed to prepare you for entry to university-level programs in Arts, Commerce, Creative Industries, Engineering, Economics and Finance, and Science.
After successfully completing this program, you will progress to International Year One (UTP Stage II).
Foundation (UTP Stage I) Program
Depending on your goals for university, students will need to complete 8 courses and achieve a minimum standing as specified for each pathway to progress to International Year One (UTP Stage II).
Please see below for a sample of courses that may be offered in Foundation (UTP Stage I):
Interdisciplinary Special Topics 101
Interdisciplinary Special Topics 102
Integrated Learning Skills
Beginning with Algebra
Business Management
English SkillsReading
Functions, Calculus and Vectors
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning
Introduction to Physics
Introduction to University Writing
World Issues
All direct and integrated entry students are required to take (and pass) ILC101– Introduction to our Learning Community in their first term of study unless exempted. Students who are exempt from ILC101 will be required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills.
70% Jump Rule
Students may be eligible to “Jump” to International Year One (UTP Stage II) if in a single term they successfully complete four Foundation (UTP Stage I) classes (not including ILSILC) with a minimum 70% in each course.
International Year One (UTP Stage II):
Upon successful completion of the Foundation (UTP Stage I) program, students will be eligible to progress to the following International Year One (UTP Stage II) programs provided they meet the minimum average in their core courses:
Arts (BA) 60% average
Commerce (BComm) 65% average
Creative Industries (BA) 65% average
Engineering (BEng) 65% average
Economics and Finance (BA) 65% average
Science (BSc) 65% average

The minimum age requirement at TMUIC is 17 years old. Students must turn 17 by the last day of their first semester to be admitted.

GCSE A level - 3 x D grades in GCSE O level Combination of 3 x D grades in O/AS/A level in 3 different academic subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB) - International Baccalaureate diploma 20 points

Entry requirements vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canada.