Graduate
International Graduate Student
Visa Restrictions for Countries with Travel Bans
- Who is Affected: Nationals of these countries who are outside the U.S. and do not hold a valid U.S. visa are subject to these restrictions, which are reviewed periodically by the U.S. government.
- DS-2019 (J-1) or I-20 (F-1) Visa Restrictions to USF: At this time, we are unable to issue visas to students or scholars from these countries who are outside the United States and covered by the travel ban.
Applying to graduate school is an exciting advancement in your academic career. Rather than a complicated application process, let's keep it simple. These resources explaining the admissions process, important deadlines, residency and more will help you navigate each step.
Before you begin your application, carefully review all requirements and deadlines for graduate students.
Before You Apply
When you're applying to grad school, it's important to be prepared. With help from these resources, you'll be ready to apply now.
Apply to USF
Students from all over the world have found their place at USF. Each of those journeys started with a graduate application. What are you waiting for?
After You Apply
Once you've applied, complete the rest of your application package. If you've already been admitted, complete your next steps to become a Bull!
USF Admissions Resources
Cost of Attendance
View our tuition rates for graduate students. They’re among the lowest in the nation!
Academic Requirements
Learn about the minimum requirements that international graduate students must meet to successfully apply to USF, including which required materials to submit.
Disclosures
USF NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The University of South Florida encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected group status in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity.
The University of South Florida does not discriminate in admissions*, educational programs or activities. Any questions or inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
*Title IX coordinators are unable to answer admissions-related questions or inquiries.
APPLICANT SELF DISCLOSURES
The application process limits requests for information to prior conduct and academic information. In the event an Applicant independently and voluntarily discloses additional personal information such as past emotional trauma, physical disabilities, or mental health challenges as part of a personal essay or statement, the self-disclosure of unsolicited personal information will not be considered a student report and those self-disclosures may not result in University initiated referrals for intervention or student support services. In the event an Applicant is admitted, at the time of full enrollment a student may initiate contact with the available student success offices for support or guidance.