International Students

An applicant who has earned a university degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college can apply for admission to the UF Graduate School.

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International Admissions Checklist

1. Compile native-language copies of official transcripts and diploma(s) from each post-secondary institution, including certified English translations, into one PDF per school.


2. Complete English language proficiency exam, unless your bachelor’s degree was earned from one of the exempt nations listed on the Graduate School's website. UF’s TOEFL Institution Code is 5812.


3. Complete the application steps for your program of interest. Instructions for how to apply for each program can be found on our How To Apply page.


  • Upload the PDF compilation(s) to the academic background page of your UF application.
  • Submit/confirm English language scores on your UF application.

An applicant who has earned a university degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college can apply for admission to the UF Graduate School.

Credential Evaluation

If our international office is unable to verify your diploma, they may request a credential evaluation be completed by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Below are some example companies that offer credential evaluation services with grade point average calculation. These are a sample only and mention below does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the University of Florida. You do not need to request a credential evaluation unless the international office specifically asks you to.

Example 1: Academic Evaluation Services


Example 2: Educational Credential Evaluators


Example 3: Josef Silny & Associates Inc (Please use the Josef Silny & Associates Credential Evaluation Application designed for University of Florida applicants.)



A full directory of all approved NACES member companies can be found on their website.

International Documentation

All international documentation is reviewed by the International Admissions Office as well as the UF Online Admissions Office. This process takes longer than normal and the review process will not begin until all required documentation has been submitted. Required documentation such as transcripts, diploma/degree certificates, and examination results must be accompanied by certified, literal (exact) English translations if documents are not issued originally in English.

One

Please note that we cannot accept email or faxed copies of documentation from an applicant. Only documentation sealed by the issuing institution or evaluation agency can be accepted as official by the Office of Admissions.

Two

International students currently living abroad may participate in a UF Online program, but UF cannot provide documents for F-1 or J-1 Visa application since you won’t take physical classes in the US.

Three

International students currently studying in the US on a visa status other than F-1 or J-1 may be allowed to participate in a UF Online program incidental to the requirements of your primary visa status.

Application Fee

Each application requires a non-refundable $35 application fee in U.S. currency. Online applicants may use credit cards. Please be aware that if paying by credit card, a small service fee may be charged. Foreign money orders will not be accepted. If it is difficult to submit the application fee because of currency restrictions in your country, you may ask a friend or relative in the United States to submit the fee on your behalf. Make sure your full name and date of birth are included with the fee payment. The application will not be processed without the application fee, and there are no fee waivers or postponements of payment.

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