• Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 
  • Develop your skills • Build your future • 

Start Strong.
Go Far.

Discover how WeinbergU Foundation Program in Zurich or in Basel, Switzerland can help you build confidence, earn university credit, and start strong.

My colleagues are always asking me, "Where did you go to school and how did you learn so much?" and they say, "What a great way to learn business."
Lautaro Musi
Foundation and Bachelor's Degree Alumnus

Foundation Program

A Bridge to Your Future.

1-Year   /   Basel or Zurich 

Every great journey needs a solid start. The Foundation Program gives you the skills, confidence, and support you need to succeed in university and beyond.

With us, you’re not just getting ready—you’re getting ahead.

Get Ready. Feel Ready. Be Ready.

  • Build confidence in English, math & academic writing
  • Adjust to Swiss and international university life
  • Understand how business really works
  • Explore your strengths and future career options

Who's it for?

  • You’re coming from a non-Matura background
  • You’re switching academic systems
  • You’re not quite sure what to study yet
  • You need a year to level up your English or confidence

Where You'll Go Next

  • Join any Weinberg bachelor’s degree — guaranteed admission
  • Pursue real-world internships and career opportunities
  • Transfer to another bachelor's program
  • Gain skills to start working immediately, if you choose

The Weinberg Foundation Program is your launchpad to greatness—guaranteeing acceptance into any of our bachelor’s programs upon successful completion. It’s your gateway to a world of academic and professional possibilities, not just within the vibrant communities of Paris, Stockholm, London, and across Switzerland, but also right here at WU. 

Whether you’re aiming to continue your academic journey with us or jump into the dynamic working world, our Foundation Program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to do so with confidence. 

At WU, you’re not just starting an educational journey; you’re gearing up to seize a world brimming with opportunities.

A Smarter Way FORWARD

This isn’t a gap year or a backup plan. It’s a smarter way forward.

If you’re ready to grow, learn, and take control of your next step…

—let’s go!

Book a Discovery Call

Learning by Doing. Not by Memorizing.

In the Foundation Program, you won’t spend your time cramming for multiple-choice tests or writing essays no one will ever read. We teach in real places, through real projects, and assess you on what you can actually do.

What sets us apart?

Our Foundation Program is built on four simple principles—Real Learning, Real Growth, Real Support, and Real Results.

Real Learning

Forget just reading about it— you’ll get hands-on from day one. Real-world projects, challenges, and teamwork that actually matter.

🔧 No tests just for testing. We solve real problems.

Real Growth

Not sure you’re ready? That’s why we’re here.
You’ll get support, feedback, and space to grow—so by the time Year 1 starts, you’re not just ready, you’re proud of how far you’ve come.

💬 We build people, not just grades.

Real Support

Everyone’s different.
We’ll help you figure out how you learn best—and give you personal guidance to match. You don’t have to fit a mold to succeed here.

🧠 Your goals. Your pace. Your path.

Real Results

This isn’t just prep—it’s launch.
You’ll come out with the mindset, tools, and clarity to keep going—whether that means studying in Switzerland, Paris, London… or jumping into a career.

🚀 Big plans? Good. You’re just getting started.

Testimonials

What our Foundation Students
Have to Say About WeinbergU

"The professors really have time for each of us, and they go into great detail in each of their subjects."
Andrew Campbell
United Kingdom
"This is an awesome university! Teachers want students to get the maximum amount of the experience and the whole atmosphere is like a big supportive family."
Guilia Herz
South Africa
“I gave the professors a hard time, but they didn’t give up. They kept pushing me forward. Looking back, that made all the difference.”
Neil MacHour
Morocco / France
“I’m not someone who speaks much, but I can say this: the school gave me hope and a future. I’ll always be very thankful.”
Guilia Herz
South Africa
Accelerated & Not Repeated

Two terms, 10 classes, and half of them count towards the bachelors!

Our Foundation Program Courses don’t just prepare you for university—they gets you there faster. Unlike traditional prep years that sit outside your degree, half of your courses in our Foundation Program count toward your bachelor’s degree, meaning you don’t lose time or credits. You’ll start building your transcript on day one, with small classes, expert support, and a clear pathway to success. Most students graduate in three years—on time, on track, and ahead of the game.

FOUNDATION COURSES

  • Academic And Career Success
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Study Skills & Time Management
  • Work / Life Balance
  • Cultural Awareness & Global Citizenship

TRANSFER COURSES

  • Macroecomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Computer Applications
  • Communications
  • Tour De Suisse