International Students
Welcome, International Students!
The Office of Graduate Studies welcomes students from abroad. A diverse student body is a cornerstone of both Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ and the Office of Graduate Studies’ educational philosophy. This is a critical component of a successful graduate student experience. Currently, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ is home to more than 2,300 international graduate students and 190 research scholars from over 120 countries. In addition, we have many faculty members and visiting scholars from across the globe.
Office of International Services
The Office of International Services (OIS) at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ is the main administrative and immigration advising office for international students and research scholars from over 130 countries.
Office of Admissions: International
The Office of Admissions has assembled information on how to apply, application requirements, deadlines, cost of attendance, immigration information, how to qualify for Florida residency and more.
Multilingual Writing Center
The Multilingual Writing Center offers one-on-one writing consultations to international and/or multilingual Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ graduate students from any field who may encounter unique challenges in the academic writing process.
Class Registration Restriction for F-1 Visas
NOTE: F-1 student visa regulations allow students to enroll in only one 3-credit hour online/distance learning course per the official full-time equivalent for the degree level of study. Therefore, the F-1 visa is not appropriate for any degree program that is offered completing via distance learning or online courses.