As one of the largest universities in the United States, the University of Central Florida is home to over 3,400 international students from 137 countries. UCF offers countless opportunities for learning, research, and engagement both in and out of the classroom. We are eager to welcome you to the vibrant community of Global Knights!
Your admission to UCF starts with an application for admission which includes submitting the required application materials.
Complete the undergraduate application online. The application fee is $31.00 USD. International students must declare a major for admission. Some programs will be limited-access programs, requiring an additional application or prerequisites for admission. Undergraduate Applicants should visit the International Applicants page on the Undergraduate Admissions website for a detailed description of requirements, documents, and items needed for your academic admission.
Complete the graduate application online. The application fee is $31.00 USD. Some programs require a pre-application before submitting the online application. Graduate Applicants should check the website for information such as submission of transcript evaluations with GPA computation, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for those students whose first language is not English, and other requirements such as letters of recommendation or resume, which vary from program to program. For more information visit International Applicants page.
Make sure you know the deadlines for submitting application materials. The university must receive the appropriate application forms and all supporting documents prior to this deadline.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | March 1st | September 1st | January 1st |
| Masters | January 15th | July 1st | November 1st |
| PhD | December 1st | July 1st | November 1st |
| Graduate (Transfer Students) | March 1st | September 1st | December 15th |
| Undergraduate Applicants | Graduate Applicants |
|---|---|
| University of Central Florida International Admissions Services Office of Undergraduate Admissions 12585 Gemini Boulevard S. Orlando, Florida 32816 United States of America | University of Central Florida College of Graduate Studies 4365 Andromeda Loop N. Millican Hall, Room 230 Orlando, Florida 32816 United States of America |
UCF Global will issue a Form I-20 or DS-2019 upon your request. This Form I-20 or DS-2019 will help you to successfully obtain your student visa or complete a SEVIS transfer to UCF.
All Form I-20 Requests must be submitted through the myINTL portal. To access myINTL, you will need your Network ID (NID) and password. If you do not know your NID or password, please visit myUCF and select “What is my NID?”
We will also require:
All Form DS-2019 Requests must be submitted through the myINTL portal. To access myINTL, you will need your Network ID (NID) and password. If you do not know your NID or password, please visit myUCF and select “What is my NID?”
We will also require:
Students applying to any of the UCF Global Programs can learn more about the different programs and apply online on the UCF Global Program webpage.
One of the conditions to be eligible for a Form I-20 or DS-2019, is demonstrating sufficient funds readily available to a student to cover the cost of studying and living in the United States.
As an international applicant to UCF, the immigration documents (including financial support) are not needed for an academic decision to be made on your application. If you would like to wait to submit these documents until after an admissions decision is made, that is not a problem. We encourage students to submit their immigration documents as early as possible to expedite the Form I-20 or DS-2019 issuance if admitted.
The following charts provide the estimated annual expenses for international students at the University of Central Florida. Students must submit financial documents demonstrating the amount listed for their program. Students who will bring their spouse and/or children to the U.S. as dependents in F-2 or J-2 status must show an additional $3,000 USD for each dependent.
| PER ACADEMIC YEAR | Undergraduate | Graduate | MS Interactive Entertainment (FIEA) | Executive MBA | Professional MBA | MS Data Analytics | Doctor of Physical Therapy | Master of Social Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees**(Fall and Spring only) | $18,083 | $21,603 | 34,713 | $28,923 | $39,000 | $29,040 | $25,317 | $42,986 |
| Living Expenses (per year) | $15,804 | $15,804 | $15,804 | $15,804 | $15,804 | $15,804 | $15,804 | $15,804 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance (per year) | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 |
| TOTAL | $37,286 | $40,806 | $53,916 | $48,126 | $58,203 | $48,243 | $44,520 | $62,189 |
* J-1 Degree-Seeking Students must show funding for the complete length of their program (the primary source of funding cannot be personal or family funds)
** Fees are subject to change without notice. Undergraduate tuition is based on 12 credit hours, while graduate tuition is based on 9 credit hours for fall and spring enrollment. Students may be required to enroll in additional credit hours per semester depending on their program schedule. Students should check with their academic department regarding enrollment requirements. Please note some programs may have different tuition and fee rates. For the 2020-2021 Tuition and Fee schedule and for program-specific tuition and fee information, please visit https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu. Due to rising costs, financial planning should allow for a 5 to 10 percent annual increase in living expenses and/or tuition. Funding requirements will vary for students that have been offered an Assistantship/Fellowship.
| Intensive English Program (IEP) | GAA Prep | GAA III | GAA II and GAA UI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $5,254 (2 sessions) | $5,254 (1 semester) | $25,500 (3 semesters) | $17,000(2 semesters) |
| Living Expenses | $4,867 (2 sessions) | $4,867 (1 semester) | $15,804 (per year) | $15,804 (per year) |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | $1,290 (2 sessions) | $1,290 (1 semester) | $3,399 (per year) | $3,399 (per year) |
| TOTAL | $11,411 (2 sessions) | $11,411 (1 semester) | $44,703 (per year) | $36,203 (per year) |
| Dependent (if applicable) | $2,000 per dependent (2 sessions) | $2,000 per dependent (1 semester) | $3,000 per dependent (per year) | $3,000 per dependent (per year) |
*If you are married and your spouse and/or children are accompanying you to the U.S., you must show an additional funding for each dependent.
**Tuition, fees, and insurance costs are subject to change.
If you or a sponsor will be providing the funding for your education, there are specific requirements you must follow to document those funds and obtain your Form I-20 or DS-2019.
To help you navigate this requirement, please review the following acceptable examples of financial supporting documents:
If your financial support will come from your personal funds, you may submit a recent official bank letter or statement only. The account must belong to you (the applicant).
If your financial support is from anyone other than yourself, you are required to submit an affidavit of support that must be signed by your sponsor, along with a recent bank letter or statement from your sponsor’s account. For the affidavit of support, you can use the Affidavit of Support Form or use a separate affidavit statement that contains the name of the sponsor, relationship to the applicant, name of the applicant, and the U.S. Dollar amount available for the purpose of the applicant’s educational expenses.
As another option, you may submit a bank letter on official letterhead containing the name of the sponsor, relationship to the applicant, name of the applicant, amount of funds available for the purpose of the applicant’s studies (must include the currency of the funds and type of account).
If your sponsor will be providing financial support from a business account, then you must submit a recent bank statement from the business account, an official bank letter indicating the name of the individual(s) who have signatory power, and an affidavit of support for the individual(s) listed.
For the affidavit of support, you can use the Affidavit of Support Form or use a separate affidavit statement that contains the name of the sponsor, relationship to the applicant, name of the applicant, and the U.S. Dollar amount available for the purpose of the applicant’s educational expenses.
