A trimester system has been implemented in foundation programmes since 2009.

This is achieved by more intense study and a shortening of the common foundation program.

According to its website university foundation programmes are offered in the areas of:

A foundation program has been designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to be successful in a challenging higher education environment.

The university provides foundation programmes to prepare students for entry into the degree studies.

Maine College of Art provides a strong foundation program which precedes study in the major.

The foundation program was intended to help close the digital divide by giving people in less affluent and remote regions free access to the Internet.

The foundation programs are offered as half day or full day courses.

Although some problems existed in the foundation programs at first.

All student nurses would study a common two-year foundation programme with specialisms developing after that.