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 be fully admitted 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.
Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Applicants
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Programs of Study
UNF offers more than 55 bachelor’s degree programs for undergraduate applicants.
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Admission Requirements
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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
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Programs of Study
UNF offers more than 30 master’s/doctoral programs for graduate applicants.
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Admission Requirements
Application requirements and deadlines can be accessed through the Graduate School. Each graduate program has specific application requirements that can be found on the website linked.
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Deadlines
Application deadlines may change depending on program of study. Please refer to the Graduate School for specific deadlines.
Foreign and Transfer Credit
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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. For any evaluations of high school credit, be sure the evaluation includes a GPA calculation. If you have any 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.
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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
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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
If you are interested in applying for scholarships, graduate assistantships, or other funding opportunities please check the Scholarships and Funding section.