Admission Information
International Admission Information
The college admissions journey can be complex for international students, whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate program.
This page assembles all the information we think you'll need to navigate the admissions process smoothly. You'll learn how to apply, application requirements, deadlines, cost of attendance, immigration information, how to qualify for Florida residency and more.
If you're curious about USF, find out why international students succeed here.
Student Type
Explore the different student classifications — freshman, transfer, graduate and more. Click below to determine which one applies to you.
Undergraduate Students
Find out whether you're considered a freshman or transfer student, then learn more about the application process, application deadlines and academic requirements.
Graduate Students
Get more information about becoming an international graduate student. Learn how to apply and view application deadlines, academic requirements and majors/programs.
Cost of Attendance
View our tuition rates and calculate your costs, plus each of the scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, student jobs and payment methods available.
Immigration Information
Explore the types of U.S. visas that are required for international students to attend USF. Learn which visa type applies to you and how you can obtain one.
Residency Information
Your residency classification determines whether you’re charged in-state or out-of-state tuition. Find out how to ensure you’re classified correctly.
Counselor Information
You want the best for your students, and so do we! Sign up to get resources designed to help college counselors support students throughout the USF admissions process.
Find Your Country
View information specific to your country, including your recruiter, academic criteria, the number of students enrolled at USF, student testimonials and on-campus student organizations.
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.