Our community thrives on the diverse perspectives of international students. On this page, you will find details for applying to our full-time programs, which are open to international applicants eligible to study in the United States.
Please note that the online Master of Business Administration, the online Master of Science in Accounting, and the online Master of Science in Management do not qualify students for an F-1 visa.
If you would like to study in the United States and need a program that qualifies for F-1 status, we encourage you to consider our on-campus graduate management degrees, specifically the Full-Time MBA, MS in Financial Analysis, MS in Marketing Intelligence, and MS in Information Systems.
Language Requirements for the MBA, MSA, and MIM
International applicants must submit English Language Proficiency test scores*. We accept the following scores:
*Exemptions to Language Requirements
Applicants who have studied in English-speaking countries, countries where English is an official language, or where the government requires 11 years of mandatory English instruction are not required to submit English Language Proficiency test scores.
English-Speaking Countries, Commonwealths, and Territories
We recognize the following countries as predominantly native-English speaking. For applicants who are citizens of these countries and/or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or at least one year of study (please see the school or college to which you are applying), no further evidence of English proficiency is required.
Countries Where English Is an Official Language
If you are a citizen of and have completed secondary school in one of these countries, you may be admitted to graduate study at USF without presenting additional evidence of English proficiency.
Note: The university reserves the right to request additional English proficiency exams from any applicant based on the entirety of the application review; or, if the applicant’s proficiency in English should prove inadequate after admission to a program.
Degrees From Non-U.S. Institutions
If you received your bachelor’s degree or other graduate degree from an international (non-U.S.) institution, you must submit the following: