UNF: Degree-seeking Student Requirements

At the University of North Florida, we warmly welcome students from all over the world and encourage cultural exchange and diversity. Select a category below to find out which admission requirements you will need in order to be admitted to UNF.

These admissions guidelines are intended for applicants seeking an F-1 or J-1 visa. Applicants of other visa types and immigration statuses should refer to the UNF Admissions website for more information.

Note: When searching for programs, please keep in mind that per federal regulations, in order to issue the I-20 document to apply for the F-1 visa, international students must receive standard admission to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. We are not permitted to issue immigration documents for online, part-time, or certificate* programs (*Music Certificate is the only exception). Please review our list of non-qualifying programs.

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Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Applicants

Programs of Study
Admission Requirements
Deadlines

Please refer to the Office of Admissions for official application deadlines. Check visa appointment wait times in your country at the U.S. Department of State website. Certain programs, such as limited access majors, have separate deadlines that applicants are responsible to adhere to.

Graduate Applicants

Foreign and Transfer Credit

Foreign Credential Evaluations

The foreign credential evaluation from an approved third-party credential evaluation agency as outlined by the Florida Department of Education is a document that converts transcripts from abroad to a U.S. equivalent. When evaluating college or university credit, be sure to select a course-by-course evaluation.

For graduate (master's/doctoral) applicants, all applicants that have earned a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree outside of the United States must provide evidence that the degree is equivalent to a US baccalaureate. Evaluations stating other degree equivalencies will not be accepted as proof of a baccalaureate. The evaluation must be evaluated course-by-course and include an overall academic GPA.
Technical or Vocational Certifications

Please note that vocational or occupational courses are not transferable. For example, many medical technology courses, computer technology courses, business technology courses, automotive technology and repair courses, paralegal courses and secretarial courses are considered occupational or vocational and do not readily transfer to UNF.

Cost of Attendance and Scholarships

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance is calculated based on out-of-state tuition rates for one academic year for undergraduate and graduate international students. An academic year consists of 2 semesters, with 12 credits per semester for undergraduate, and 9 credits per semester for graduate students. The estimated cost of attendance also includes all living expenses, such as housing, health insurance, meals, transportation, and other miscellaneous items.
Scholarships and Funding

The International Center offers a limited number of scholarships. If you are interested in applying for scholarships please visit the Scholarships and Funding section.

Undergraduate students can visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website for information on merit-based awards.

Graduate students can look into the possibility of apply for Graduate Assistantships, that may offer financial assistance.

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