Graduate

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE HOW TO APPLY

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Admission to USF is more competitive than ever, but we've kept the process of applying simple. Here is everything you must do to complete your international graduate application package.

APPLY IN 5 EASY STEPS

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Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete the USF online application.

 

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Step 2: Pay Your Application Fee

Pay the nonrefundable $30 application fee. 

If you need to pay via international wire transfer, we encourage you to use our Flywire system.

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Step 3: Submit College Transcripts

For each post-secondary institution you've attended, send an official paper transcript (in a sealed envelope) to:

University of South Florida
Office of Admissions        
4202 E Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036        
Tampa, FL 33620

Uploading unofficial transcripts to the application portal may expedite processing of your application. We strongly encourage this practice. Unofficial transcripts will be used for the initial review of your application. Your admission will not be finalized until we receive your official transcripts from all institutions you've attended.

All documents and transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Course-by-course evaluations are highly recommended and are required by some degree programs.

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Step 4: Submit Test Scores

If your program requires any test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.), you must request that your testing agency send your scores directly to USF. Your standardized test date must have been within five years of your desired term of entry.

Uploading unofficial scores to the application portal may expedite the processing of your application. Your admission will not be finalized until we receive your official test scores.

Testing agencies can electronically send your scores to USF using the following institution codes.

USF Codes for Testing Agencies

  • For GRE: institution code 5828
  • For TOEFL: institution code 5828
  • For GMAT:
    • VP9-M4-23: PhD in Business Administration
    • VP9-M4-04: Executive MBA
    • VP9-M4-97: MBA, Full Time
    • VP9-M4-80: MBA, Part-Time
    • VP9-M4-25: MBA, St. Petersburg Campus
    • VP9-M4-18: Master of Accountancy
    • VP9-M4-67: MA in Economics
    • VP9-M4-86: MA in Finance
    • VP9-M4-17: MS in Management
    • VP9-M4-66: MS in Management Information Systems
    • VP9-M4-40: MSM in Marketing
    • VP9-M4-74: MSRE in Real Estate
    • VP9-M4-48: MS in Entrepreneur in Applied Technology
    • VP9-4J-76: Health Administration, College of Public Health

 

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Step 5: Submit Additional Information and Answer Conduct Questions

Upload any other items required by your program (resumes, personal statements, etc.) to the online application portal.

Also, all graduate applicants are required to answer the Conduct Clearance questions of the graduate application. The answers to the two questions must be received and cleared by Student Rights and Responsibilities, if warranted, before the applicant is notified of the admission decision.

Check Your Residency Status

When you apply to USF, the Office of Admissions uses information on your application to determine whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. This classification is important because it sets your tuition rates.

If we don’t receive enough information on your application to determine residency, you will be classified as a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes. Respond to requests for information about your residency as soon as possible.

Learn how residency is determined and how to ensure you’re classified correctly.

Residency Information

Submit Your Final Transcripts

Please note: If you are admitted, your admission is contingent upon submitting final college transcripts before the first day of classes. Learn how to submit your final transcripts.

Submit Transcripts

Questions?

We're here to help! If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to GradAdmissions@usf.edu