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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 receive standard admission 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.

  • 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. When evaluating college or university credit, be sure to select a course-by-course evaluation.

    Foreign Credential Evaluation Requirements for Graduate Applicants:

    Most international graduate applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States must submit a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation that includes an overall academic GPA and confirms U.S. bachelor's degree equivalency. 

    However, certain graduate programs have approved exceptions to the foreign credential evaluation requirement. Please review the program-specific exceptions below to determine whether an evaluation is required for your intended program of study.

    Programs Exempt from Foreign Credential Evaluation Requirements: 

    Brooks College of Health (BCH) 

    Doctor of Health Administration 

    Master of Health Administration 

    Master of Public Health 

    M.S. in Health Informatics 

    College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) 

    Biology 

    Mathematical Science 

    Psychological Science 

    Master of Public Administration (MPA) 

    Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA) 

    Coggin College of Business (CCB) 

    Applicants who are applying to UNF through an international recruitment agency are not required to submit a foreign credential evaluation. 

    Applicants who are not applying through an agency must submit a foreign credential evaluation that meets the university's requirements. 

    College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction (CCEC) 

    Foreign transcript evaluation requirements are waived for all programs within the college. 

    Important: These exceptions apply only to the requirements specifically identified above. Applicants should follow all other applicable graduate admission requirements and contact The Graduate School or the International Center with questions about their individual circumstances.

  • 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.