International students should carefully review the minimum requirements section of the respective program of interest. If you have questions please contact ahc-dess@ufl.edu.
The University of Florida welcomes international students to join our diverse population of learners. UF seeks students from around the world who have the desire to succeed and can positively contribute to our academic community by demonstrating strong academic performance. International students are welcome to apply to our master’s degree and graduate certificate programs, as well as to take our non-degree classes.
Any additional application materials that are needed for international applications are included on the minimum requirement pages (below):
TOEFL
The English Language Skill Requirement for Admissions
- If your native language is not English, or if you graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a non-English speaking country, you will need to submit your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or other Graduate Council approved English language skills test scores.
- Non-English speaking countries are those which are not included in the Admissions Office list of English speaking countries.
- To be admitted to a graduate certificate program, the applicant must score the following on the TOEFL:
- Paper-based: 550
- Computer-based: 213
- Internet: 80
IELTS Test Scores
IELTS Academic 6.0*
* UF is registered to receive IELTS scores using the IELTS Results Service E-Delivery. Scores should be sent to the University of Florida, which only accepts scores from this E-delivery service. UF does not accept paper Test Report Forms or unofficial copies of IELTS Test Report Forms from students. Applicants should contact the IELTS test center where they took the IELTS to request their official test results be sent to our account name: The University of Florida. An institution code is not required.
Transcripts
Transcript/Mark Sheet and Diploma/Degree Certificate: International Applicants
If either your bachelor’s or graduate degree(s) were earned outside of the United States, please see the transcript and diploma requirement below.
Graduate applicants must submit an official, original document in the native language of each transcript/mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate from each university or college attended. If your reported nation of citizenship’s language is not English, certified, literal (exact) English translations are required. The English translation may come from your university or may be completed by a certified translator.
Your transcript/mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate with English translations if required should be assembled by you and sent to the address below in one package. If you would like your transcript/mark sheet and diploma/degree certificate returned to you, you must provide a return shipping label and return packaging in the package that you send. You must also include this checklist, filled out, in the package that you send containing your documents.
Packages must be sent to:
University of Florida
Attn: Distance Education Support Services
1225 Center Dr. Room #4332
Gainesville, FL 32610
*We must have your original diploma verifying that the degrees reported were earned. We keep the diploma locked and safe until after your application materials are processed and an application decision can be made. Once a decision is made, we will send your diploma back to you via the label and packaging that you provide. While the University of Florida handles all documents with care, we are not responsible for documents that are lost or damaged in the mail.