International Admission Requirements
Because of the detailed information and the special processing required for admission of an international student, you must submit the University International Application for graduate admission.
Other admission requirements for international students are the same as for U.S. students, with the exception of the TOEFL requirement specified below. (See General Admission Requirements for details.)
Ph.D. students: The University International Application and all supporting documents must be received at FSU by February 1. This is earlier than the University’s application deadline and supersedes it.
Specialist (post-Master’s) and Master’s students: The University International Application and all supporting documents must be received at FSU by the deadlines stated on the website of the FSU Office of Admissions.
If you have additional questions about the expectations for international students, contact Graduate Admissions: gradadms@admin.fsu.edu, (850) 644-6200.
The University also provides the International Center to serve international students: intctr@admin.fsu.edu, (850) 644-1702.
TOEFL Requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): International applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official score on the TOEFL exam. This requirement may be waived with documentation of successful completion of at least one academic year of study in a country whose official language is English.
Minimum scores:
Master’s applicants: 550 on the written exam, or 213 on the computer exam, or 80 on the internet-based exam.
Specialist applicants: 600 on the written exam, 250 on the computer exam, or 100 on the internet-based exam.
Ph.D. applicants: 600 on the written exam, 250 on the computer exam, or 100 on the internet-based exam.
Questions? Please contact the FSU Office of Admissions: gradadms@admin.fsu.edu, (850) 644-6200
Orientations
Required:
- Ph.D. students are required to attend the College’s doctoral student orientation held each year on campus before Fall semester classes begin.
- Master’s and Specialist students are required to complete online Graduate Orientation prior to enrolling in classes.
- All international students, including those transferring from another U.S. institution, are required to attend the International Student orientation presented by the International Center prior to enrolling in classes.
Optional:
- The FSU New Graduate Student Orientation, presented by the Office of Graduate Studies, is optional for international students.
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